Some tips can help your tree look as good as it did on the lot for longer.
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From picking the tree to getting it home to setting it up, the choices you make can help it stay fresher – and safer – longer.
American mistletoe’s genus Phoradendron means ‘thief of trees’ in Greek.
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This evergreen plant has some tricky ways to get ahead, but it’s a valuable part of the ecosystem.
Christmas trees at Twin H Tree Farms in Bloomington, Indiana.
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If you’re craving that freshly-cut tree smell, shop early and don’t be too choosy.
What’s happening with the trees that stay green?
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Many deciduous trees put on a dazzling fall foliage display. But coniferous evergreens hold on to their needles and stay green. A biologist breaks down these different survival strategies.