How To Choose a Real Christmas Tree and Keep It Fresh for Weeks

Select a tree that looks fresh and whose needles are not brittle. You want one that has a strong fragrance and a dark, ...

How to keep your cut Christmas tree fresh into the new year

The two best things you can do to ensure your Christmas tree doesn't drop its needles prematurely is get a fresh one to start ...
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Christmas tree myths: What really keeps your tree fresher longer

It's the time of year when living rooms fill with the scent of pine and the annual challenge begins to keep Christmas trees ...
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Something is Making Holes in My Tree

Occasionally, homeowners will notice small holes in the trunks of landscape trees. This may not mean impending death to the tree, but it’s not good. The presence of holes usually means that an insect ...
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Here’s what you can do with your Christmas tree now that the holiday is over

For weeks, your Christmas tree has sat twinkling quietly in a corner of your home, carefully decorated with the dazzling bits and baubles you so thoughtfully placed on its branches.But now, the ...
The Baltimore Sun

Garden Q&A: What do I do about tree root holes?

Q: We moved to a property where there are many shallow, large roots spreading out from a mature tree in the lawn, and the roots have holes in a few places. Should we fill them in to prevent rot? A: ...
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5 Things That Will Kill Your Christmas Tree In A Hurry

Keep your tree away from heat sources, which will, of course, dry it out faster. That includes heating vents, sunny windows, wood stoves, and fireplaces. “The tree is transpiring more water through ...