Select a tree that looks fresh and whose needles are not brittle. You want one that has a strong fragrance and a dark, natural green color. Avoid bored holes in the wood, signs of bugs — like spider ...

Now that the Thanksgiving leftovers are gone and we have had the first skiff of snow in Greater Columbus, many families turn their thoughts to choosing a Christmas tree to display in the home. If your ...

Where are choose and cut Christmas tree farms in MS? Where's the best place to put a Christmas tree in my house? How much water does a Christmas tree need? For many people in Mississippi, some of the ...

Considering that America was a relative latecomer to the Christmas tree—the practice didn’t really become popular here until the mid-19th century—we sure have come to love them. While plenty of ...

Christmas is nearly here and you’re thinking about presents, house decorations and putting up a tree. What’s your tree plan this year? Lugging home a Christmas tree and decorating it in the living ...

HONOLULU (Island News) -- As you prepare to celebrate the holidays, choosing the perfect Christmas tree is part of the tradition. But in Hawaii, it's important to remember that live trees can bring ...

Can it really be Christmas without a tree? The ritual of choosing the perfect size and shape; the excitement of bringing it home; the nostalgia of unboxing all your baubles and placing them on each ...

Rutgers scientist Timothy Waller surveys evergreens at the Rutgers Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Millville, Cumberland County, N.J., where he grows and studies a host of varieties to ...

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. Every year, Americans buy somewhere between 35 million and 50 million ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Every year, Americans buy somewhere between 35 million and 50 million Christmas trees, and many more pull an artificial tree out ...

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 fresh-cut tree is in the home, the unmistakable smell of pine, spruce or fir ...

If you’re gearing up to transform your home into a Christmassy wonderland, here’s how to make sure you get the perfect tree. Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, ...