The enchanting glow of a Christmas tree on a winter morning creates pure magic in any home. While traditional trees have their charm, artificial Christmas trees have become an increasingly popular ...

But Finton says that if an artificial tree is used for six years – the average amount of time people tend to keep them – “the carbon cost is definitely greater” than for a natural tree.

Every year, Americans buy somewhere between 35 million and 50 million Christmas trees, and many more pull an artificial tree out of storage for the season.In all, about three-quarters of U.S ...

Between 2005 and 2020, the total number of tree farms in Oregon — the country’s top producer of natural Christmas trees, accounting for about one-third of sales in 2019 — plummeted from ...

But Finton says that if an artificial tree is used for six years – the average amount of time people tend to keep them – “the carbon cost is definitely greater” than for a natural tree.

1. Choosing the Right Pot and Soil. Choose a pot that is about 2-3 inches larger than the root ball of the pomegranate tree. Use well-draining soil that is rich in nutrients, such as a mix of peat ...

The American Christmas Tree Association, a nonprofit that represents artificial tree manufacturers, commissioned WAP Sustainability Consulting for a study in 2018 that found the environmental ...

It’s hard to beat a real Christmas tree with its fresh pine scent and timeless look, but the holiday décor staple does come with a few drawbacks: Real trees only last a season, and when their ...

If you plan to buy an artificial Christmas tree – maybe you have allergies like I do, or you’re concerned about cost – here are some suggestions to reduce your carbon footprint. Artificial ...

A decent-quality, mid-sized artificial tree typically costs between £100 and £300, but prices can easily escalate for larger or more realistic-looking trees, sometimes reaching £1,000 or more.