You might find yourself in a bit of a sticky situation when your tree bleeds sap. Some trees naturally have more sap, but there are many other reasons, like injury, that cause sap to leak from your ...

First enjoyed by our Neolithic ancestors, chewing gum has transformed from unpalatable tree resin to a delectable, flavorful ...

'Fresh trees have a lot of sap on the base of the trunk which can create a seal,' says Mike Lyons, owner of Christmas Trees ...

The bottom cut is necessary because it reopens the cut tree’s base that’s been sealed up with sap and allows the tree to ...

It takes a little effort and some TLC to get a Christmas tree looking ready for guests and photos—but it’s worth every ounce ...

For years, an alleged life hack has circulated online to supposedly help people maintain their Christmas trees. According to ...

Look for vibrant green needles that are pliable and don’t fall off when you gently tug them . Ensure the trunk is sticky with ...

Industry experts and academics in the field of Christmas tree handling differ in opinions about whether the temperature of water used to water a Christmas tree makes a difference to its longevity.

The main reason to prune a palm tree is for aesthetics. Unlike other shrub or tree pruning, cutting back the tree won’t ...

Weaving the endless string of fairy lights into the spiky branches can lead to nick and cuts all over your hands and wrists.

The white cotton-like masses are likely scale insects, a type of sap-sucking pest. If the infestation is minor, you can use a ...