The turkey has been finished, the Thanksgiving plates have been cleaned, and many Americans have turned their attention to Christmas, which brings a conundrum for some: The Christmas tree. For people ...

Every year, the Christmas tree debate returns: Is it better to cut down a natural tree for a short-lived holiday display, or use an artificial one made from non-recyclable plastic? The answer is not ...

Artificial trees have become a favored option for many families. Overall, an artificial tree requires a lot less maintenance and care than a real tree does. Additionally, the price of an artificial ...

Real Christmas trees may be nostalgic and irresistibly fragrant, but they’re also disposable, messy and problematic for pets. There are countless reasons to opt for an artificial tree instead, which ...

Every year, Americans buy somewhere between 35 million and 50 million Christmas trees, and many more pull an artificial tree out of storage for the season. In all, about three-quarters of U.S.

Curtis VanderSchaaf is an assistant professor of forestry at Mississippi State University. Every year, Americans buy somewhere between 35 million and 50 million Christmas trees, and many more pull an ...