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 ...

Nothing beats the scent of a real Christmas tree. As beautiful as they look and smell, it can be frustrating when branches wither and droop before the festivities even begin. If you're wondering how ...

For many, the Christmas tree is the centerpiece of the holiday season. But dry needles and drooping branches can quickly dampen the festive mood. With the right care know-how, its fresh green can be ...

Here's the soonest you can set up a real Christmas tree so it lasts through all your celebrations. Christmas trees last four to five weeks, so you can set them up the week before Thanksgiving. Regular ...

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 ...

Setting up an artificial tree for Christmas is nice and may give you the perfect tree shape, but nothing can replace the memories made with family when you visit a Christmas tree farm and select a ...

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 ...

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Christmas trees last four to five weeks, so you can set them up the week before Thanksgiving. Regular watering and recutting the base are key to keeping a Christmas tree looking fresh. Recommended ...