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As summer fades and the days shorten, the garden begins its quiet transformation. We notice leaves turning golden and blossoms fading, a hidden world of preparation is unfolding beneath the soil and within the tissues of our plants. Autumn is not simply the end of a season — it is a critical transition that determines how well plants survive the winter and thrive again in spring. Plants are finely tuned to respond to environmental signals, particularly day length (photoperiod) and temperature. As daylight hours decrease, plants produce less chlorophyll, the pigment that gives leaves their green color and drives photosynthesis. Without as much chlorophyll, other pigments, such as carotenoids (yellow and orange) and anthocyanins (red and purple), take center stage, giving us the vivid colors of fall. This isn’t just for show: reduced photosynthesis and pigment changes signal that energy is being redirected to roots, bulbs, and woody tissues, where it can be stored as carbohydrates for the winter. <br> For trees and shrubs, leaf drop is a protective strategy. By forming an abscission layer at the base of each leaf stem, plants effectively cut off water and nutrient flow, allowing leaves to fall. This reduces water loss and protects

As summer fades and the days shorten, the garden begins its quiet transformation. We notice leaves turning golden and blossoms fading, a hidden world of preparation is unfolding beneath the soil and within the tissues of our plants. Autumn is not simply the end of a season — it is a critical transition that determines how well plants survive the winter and thrive again in spring. Plants are finely tuned to respond to environmental signals, particularly day length (photoperiod) and temperature. As daylight hours decrease, plants produce less chlorophyll, the pigment that gives leaves their green color and drives photosynthesis. Without as much chlorophyll, other pigments, such as carotenoids (yellow and orange) and anthocyanins (red and purple), take center stage, giving us the vivid colors of fall. This isn’t just for show: reduced photosynthesis and pigment changes signal that energy is being redirected to roots, bulbs, and woody tissues, where it can be stored as carbohydrates for the winter. <br> For trees and shrubs, leaf drop is a protective strategy. By forming an abscission layer at the base of each leaf stem, plants effectively cut off water and nutrient flow, allowing leaves to fall. This reduces water loss and protects

As summer fades and the days shorten, the garden begins its quiet transformation. We notice leaves turning golden and blossoms fading, a hidden world of preparation is unfolding beneath the soil and within the tissues of our plants. Autumn is not simply the end of a season — it is a critical transition that determines how well plants survive the winter and thrive again in spring. Plants are finely tuned to respond to environmental signals, particularly day length (photoperiod) and temperature. As daylight hours decrease, plants produce less chlorophyll, the pigment that gives leaves their green color and drives photosynthesis. Without as much chlorophyll, other pigments, such as carotenoids (yellow and orange) and anthocyanins (red and purple), take center stage, giving us the vivid colors of fall. This isn’t just for show: reduced photosynthesis and pigment changes signal that energy is being redirected to roots, bulbs, and woody tissues, where it can be stored as carbohydrates for the winter. <br> For trees and shrubs, leaf drop is a protective strategy. By forming an abscission layer at the base of each leaf stem, plants effectively cut off water and nutrient flow, allowing leaves to fall. This reduces water loss and protects

As summer fades and the days shorten, the garden begins its quiet transformation. We notice leaves turning golden and blossoms fading, a hidden world of preparation is unfolding beneath the soil and within the tissues of our plants. Autumn is not simply the end of a season — it is a critical transition that determines how well plants survive the winter and thrive again in spring. Plants are finely tuned to respond to environmental signals, particularly day length (photoperiod) and temperature. As daylight hours decrease, plants produce less chlorophyll, the pigment that gives leaves their green color and drives photosynthesis. Without as much chlorophyll, other pigments, such as carotenoids (yellow and orange) and anthocyanins (red and purple), take center stage, giving us the vivid colors of fall. This isn’t just for show: reduced photosynthesis and pigment changes signal that energy is being redirected to roots, bulbs, and woody tissues, where it can be stored as carbohydrates for the winter. <br> For trees and shrubs, leaf drop is a protective strategy. By forming an abscission layer at the base of each leaf stem, plants effectively cut off water and nutrient flow, allowing leaves to fall. This reduces water loss and protects