Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Every year, Americans buy somewhere between 35 million and 50 million Christmas trees, and many more pull an artificial tree out ...

Choosing a Christmas tree used to feel simple. Pack up the car, drive to the lot, find the tree that calls you and then haul it home to decorate. But with lifelike artificial trees everywhere (and ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – People are generally surprised when they learn that we put up a fake Christmas tree every year. The plastic tree doesn’t match my whole composting, gardening, wreath-making, ...

The ongoing debate over whether real or fake trees are the more sustainable option appears every holiday season, though the answer is not always clear. Last year, about 22 million real Christmas trees ...

'Tis the season for Tannenbaum. It’s just a matter of which one. The choices can seem overwhelming at first: Will a blue spruce fill the house with the sharp scent of balsam better than a white pine?

Christmas comes swiftly every year, and after a season of gift shopping, every dollar spent feels like a hefty weight. Christmas trees aren’t cheap, and those prices add up, too. Which states buy the ...

Artificial and real Christmas tree prices are comparable. However, if you want the real thing, you’re likely to pay a little extra based on the size and type of tree. This year, the cost of Christmas ...

Trees made from PVC, which is a common material for artificial trees, tend to be more affordable but may show wear faster, especially in high-traffic homes. Meanwhile, trees with PE (polyethylene) ...