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 ...

Christmas is right around the corner now, and nothing will dampen the spirit as much as your festive fir not making it to the ...

'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 ...

Put your freshly cut tree in water as soon as you bring your tree home. You’ll only have 6 to 8 hours before most species of ...

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 ...

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 ...