I grew up in Northern California, where conifers are plentiful and real Christmas trees are the norm. Each year, sipping on hot cocoa, dead-set on heading home with what we deemed the best tree, we’d ...

The original box isn't the best or most convenient way to store an artificial Christmas tree. Here's why and how you should ...

Save dried Christmas tree needles as a free, effective mulch that won’t change your soil’s pH. Gather fallen needles to use around shrubs and perennials for moisture retention. Boil fresh green ...