Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Needle cast is a broad group of fungal diseases that cause conifers to shed ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Studio McGee / McGee & Co There's nothing quite like a real Christmas tree to ring in the ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — When Lilian Matallana checks for the freshness of a Fraser fir, she rubs the branches just like any conscientious Christmas tree buyer would. The difference is that Matallana has ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Some aspects of choosing a live Christmas tree, like shape, color, and aroma, are subjective. But certain Christmas tree species ...

That magical time of year is quickly approaching, with twinkling lights, glittering ornaments, and the sweet smell of gingerbread all around. One thing you don’t want all around, though? Shedding ...

Not much compares to the fresh, invigorating fragrance of a live Christmas tree. Today, most are raised on farms as a crop, but fresh evergreens have been used as holiday decorations for centuries. A ...

If you spent your weekend decorating the perfect Christmas tree, you might already have a trail of needles leading in your living room - and you’ll know that your real tree will continue to drop them ...

Researchers have discovered what causes Christmas tree needles to drop off, and how to double the lifespan of Christmas trees in homes. Researchers at Université Laval, in collaboration with Nova ...

Putting up a live Christmas tree can be a lot of work. You have to make sure that the tree has plenty of water, sometimes having to crawl beneath the branches while trying not to dislodge any of the ...

It’s normal for deciduous trees and shrubs to drop their leaves in autumn. Many homeowners don’t realize that it’s also normal for evergreens, such as pines, to drop some needles. “Needles don’t last ...