Select a tree that looks fresh and whose needles are not brittle. You want one that has a strong fragrance and a dark, natural green color. Avoid bored holes in the wood, signs of bugs — like spider ...

There’s just something magical about bringing home a real Christmas tree. Sure, artificial trees may be convenient, but if you ask us—or Ree—nothing compares to the charm of a fresh-cut fir all lit up ...

While the twinkling lights on your house and the charming Christmas village on your fireplace mantel are essential parts of your holiday decor, the real star of the season is—and always will be—the ...

A fresh-cut Christmas tree can offer a magical experience in the home this time of year. The distinct smell of pine from a real tree makes for lasting memories -- and even makes picking up pine ...

Bringing a fresh Christmas tree home is a cherished holiday ritual, but it's serious work to keep it healthy and vibrant until the big day. And while there are plenty of do's and don'ts for caring for ...

If you’re thinking of cutting your own Christmas tree this year, there are several farms in the Midlands where you can do so. Most are registered either with the South Carolina Christmas Tree ...

For me, the Christmas season does not begin until the smell of a fresh-cut Frasier fir fills my family room. Once a live or fresh-cut tree is in the home, the unmistakable smell of pine, spruce or fir ...