The practical features are just as impressive as its looks ... a real-world perspective from senior editor Jen Trolio, who’s using her Balsam Hill tree for the third consecutive Christmas.

Artificial Christmas trees can take on a look that rivals the most pristine ... even faux firs can rival the real deal with a few clever decorating strategies. Investing in ornaments, giving ...

Are you like me? Each holiday season I ponder the whole fake tree, real tree conundrum. Which one is better for the environment? To understand this, let’s look at some history. The first ...

While artificial Christmas trees can look stunning, putting them up can be a hassle. With each piece to assemble and branches to arrange, it’s a time-consuming task, especially when you're ...

It might be an oxymoron, but realistic artificial Christmas trees do exist. If you want a product that looks like a real pine tree, you’ll want to pay close attention to the type of needles used.

Real Christmas trees are back in fashion with a vengeance ... A cut tree is a better bet, or look for a container-grown tree. Look for freshly delivered stock. Choose one with a good shape and if you ...

The festive season is nearly over so if you have a real Christmas tree and you’re not sure what to do with it - here's what you need to know. With the big day over for another year, the ...

So, would a plastic tree be better for the environment? Listener Eleanor wants to have a more sustainable Christmas and has some great questions. What's the best way to dispose of a real tree?

Meanwhile, Alabama and Idaho are known for having lavish Christmas trees in front of their capitols. The song goes, "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas everywhere you go. " The best part ...