According to Michigan State University, a healthy, living Christmas tree can absorb "up to 1 quart of water per day for each inch of diameter on the cut end." That means a tree with a trunk three ...

For me, the Christmas season does not begin until the smell of a fresh-cut Frasier fir fills my family room. Once a live or ...

As quickly as the holiday gifts and celebrations come, they seem to go just as fast. By the time the New Year’s clock strikes midnight, you’re already thinking about the best ways to pack and store ...

We answer your automotive questions to keep you safe this holiday seasonBy Keith BarryWhether hauling home a Christmas tree ...

If you spend time, effort, and money picking out the perfect Christmas tree, you want to make sure it gets home in one piece ...

Ah, December, the month when many people bring a little—or not-so-little—piece of the great outdoors inside in the form of a Christmas tree. But what kind of care does a felled tree need to look and ...

A state forester shared tips on where and how to cut a Christmas tree in Southcentral Alaska, and how to make it last.

There's always a moment when it’s time to take the lights and ornaments off the tree and pack them away until it’s Christmas once again. The simplest solution for a reduced-mess disposal starts when ...

Large trees often develop surface roots that can damage sidewalks, mower blades, and tree health. Mulch 2–3 inches deep to cover roots safely and reduce maintenance without harming the tree. Never cut ...

There are many perks to using artificial Christmas trees during the holidays. They are a one-time investment, can be easy to assemble, are available in different colors and don’t need to be watered.