The cool temperatures and the brilliant foliage of autumn make this a great time of year to be in the woods. There are fewer bugs, and the poison ivy has retreated slightly, so a leisurely hike around the grounds is very pleasant. There's a more practical reason I like this time of year though: The fall colors make it easy to locate and identify certain plants that blend in during summer months when most foliage is a more uniform green. Many of the plants I spot in the fall are highly undesirable invasives that pop out like stains on a white shirt now that the foliage of natives has browned and dropped to the ground.
Making the most of autumn
Making the most of autumn
Making the most of autumn
The cool temperatures and the brilliant foliage of autumn make this a great time of year to be in the woods. There are fewer bugs, and the poison ivy has retreated slightly, so a leisurely hike around the grounds is very pleasant. There's a more practical reason I like this time of year though: The fall colors make it easy to locate and identify certain plants that blend in during summer months when most foliage is a more uniform green. Many of the plants I spot in the fall are highly undesirable invasives that pop out like stains on a white shirt now that the foliage of natives has browned and dropped to the ground.