The turkey has been finished, the Thanksgiving plates have been cleaned, and many Americans have turned their attention to Christmas, which brings a conundrum for some: The Christmas tree. For people ...

If you’re going for a real tree, keep these three tips in mind to help you keep it happy and healthy all season long. Water it! This is obvious, but keeping the stand full of water can greatly extend ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ah, it happens every season—the moment it feels like Christmas is when you spot your first tree twinkling ...

The popularity of faux firs is soaring as the look becomes more convincing. But it isn’t necessarily good news for the environment. By Alyson Krueger Last year Charlene Truong Launer, a social media ...

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 ...

Choosing and cutting a Christmas tree is a beloved tradition for families who celebrate the holiday. For many, wandering among the trees until they, at long last, find the perfect one to bring home ...

It's time to discuss one of the perennial debates of the holiday season: Which are more eco-friendly, real trees or their fake counterparts? If you ask Tim O'Connor, executive director of the National ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Katie Okamoto Katie Okamoto is an editor focusing on sustainability. She’s ...

Curtis VanderSchaaf is an assistant professor of forestry at Mississippi State University. Every year, Americans buy somewhere between 35 million and 50 million Christmas trees, and many more pull an ...

Artificial Christmas trees are one of modern man’s greatest achievements. Stored in a box somewhere for most of the year, they emerge as green and fresh as ever (with a little cleaning) without sticky ...