Artificial Christmas trees are one of modern man’s greatest achievements. Stored in a box somewhere for most of the year, they emerge as green and fresh as ever (with a little cleaning) without sticky ...

Christmas tree toppers are a hot topic of debate—everybody has a preference. Some folks have a tradition of using the same one year after year. And, while angels are a perennial favorite, I think the ...

Catalpas are irregularly shaped trees shrouded in deeply ridged, coarse gray bark. These quirky trees grow quickly and can easily reach heights of 40-70 feet tall. Their rapid growth rate and ...

PEOPLE spoke with an expert about everything you need to know about buying a real Christmas tree this holiday season Skyler Caruso is a Writer and Reporter of PEOPLE Digital Entertainment. She joined ...

If you want a Christmas tree that lasts through the holidays, it's important to start with a fresh tree. Cut 0.5 to 1 inch off the bottom of the trunk before putting it in the stand. And make sure it ...

Getting the tree just right for Christmas can be a satisfying project. Using a tree skirt will help to hide the tree stand and give your tree a finished look. A skirt can also help cut down on some of ...

Can you imagine San Diego without palm trees? I grew up in the San Francisco Bay area and have associated palms with Southern California since I visited my cousins in Pasadena during the 1960s. When I ...

For wildlife, not all trees are equal. Large old trees have many horizontal and dead limbs for perching, and many fissures or ...

In an era of tree house vacation rentals and biophilic design, it’s no surprise that simple backyard builds are becoming architecturally interesting and sophisticated structures for children and ...