1 Ashland was ranked the top private college for teacher education in the state of Ohio by Online Education Database in 2012. 2  Educate to Career ranked Ashland a Top Best Value College in 2014.  U.S. News and World Report listed Ashland among the top 200 national colleges and universities in 2012 and 2013.
Autumn Foliage Color. The Process of Leaf Color Change. Leaves change color during the autumn because the amounts of pigments change as the leaves prepare to fall from the trees. All leaves gradually lose chlorophyll during the growing season, and this loss accelerates before leaf fall.
Rust diseases affect a plethora of fruit, nut and ornamental trees and shrubs. Rust is often a problem with roses, but can also attack carnations, sunflowers and other flowering plants. Rust may cause leaf spots or turn the entire leaf yellow or brown. Rust also causes premature leaf drop, curling and withering of foliage.