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 ...

The USDA Forest Service sells Christmas Tree permits through Recreation.gov. Prices range from $5 to $20, depending on the location of the forest. To buy your permit in advance and find your local ...

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 ...

Several farms in Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina offer choose-and-cut Christmas trees. Farms provide saws and assistance with cutting, baling, and tying trees to vehicles. Tree ...

Tree farmers and the marketing group that supports them want more Americans to buy live-cut trees. A new Home Depot ad gave ...

Bob’s Trees has pre-cut, cut-your-own trees, a gift shop, a snack bar and visits from Santa. The tree farm is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily but starting Dec. 1, the farm will be open from 8 a.m. to ...

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 ...

Whether you’re looking for a fresh spruce, a family wagon ride or a simple stop for a pre-cut tree, several farms across the Blue Water Area are opening for the season. Many offer hot chocolate, gift ...