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 ...

More than 80% of American households use artificial Christmas trees. At House of Holidays in Queens, New York, they sell both real and fake Christmas trees. For some folks, the real deal is the only ...

At our home, I prefer the look and smell of a live Christmas tree. When choosing a Christmas tree, select one with firm needles that don’t drop off when you lift the tree a few inches and drop it to ...

For 40 years, The Salvation Army has partnered with Walmart to carry out the Angel Tree program. Through the program, more than one million children get new clothes and toys every year. To participate ...

With the glow of the season all around, the Idaho Falls Fire Department urges residents to make safety central to their holiday traditions. According to the National Fire Protection Association and ...

If you’re thinking of planting a new tree in your yard, put down the shovel and check out this new guide from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The Michigan Communities Trees Species ...

I deeply love Christmas, so I often have the holiday on my mind well before December. In the months leading up, I’m always on the lookout for a good holiday deal — whether it be lights, garlands or ...

If you need more shade to improve your landscape, now is a good time to plant shade trees. The obvious motivation to plant shade trees is to reduce the hot sun that makes summer activities unpleasant ...

With the height of hurricane season here, you should know how to minimize wind damage. Trees and shrubs can grow too large or unbalanced to be able to withstand windstorms so it is wise to learn how ...

Master your Tree Pose (Vrksasana) with this beginner-friendly tutorial focused on alignment, balance, and confidence. This standing pose helps develop strength, stability, and body awareness — both ...