I recently moved into a townhouse and am planning to purchase my first cut Christmas tree and would like some advice on purchasing a quality tree and caring for it. — Peter Murphy, Evanston I prefer ...

Safety isn’t a throwaway word when it comes to felling trees and running chainsaws. You must take it seriously. There, of ...

With Thanksgiving now past, many families across the country are ready for the annual tradition of putting up the Christmas tree. For those who opt for a real tree, the first mark of the holiday ...

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 ...

As Thanksgiving approaches, many families across the country are preparing for the post-Thanksgiving tradition of putting up the Christmas tree. For those who opt for a real tree, the first mark of ...

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 ...