Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. So, I had editors test two of Balsam Hill’s top-selling models—and sifted through hundreds of customer reviews—to determine which ...

What makes a tree a tree? Or rather, why can we recognize trees in even quite abstract depictions when they are so varied in nature? Researchers have found a clue in the branches, and used math to ...

'Tis the season for Tannenbaum. It’s just a matter of which one. The choices can seem overwhelming at first: Will a blue spruce fill the house with the sharp scent of balsam better than a white pine?

Those who want a climate-conscious Christmas may find it tricky deciding what kind of tree to bring home. Is it better for the environment to cut down a live tree, or buy an artificial one that can be ...

As much as I love the look and smell of a real Christmas tree, caring for it and getting one every single year would be a hassle for me. I prefer buying an artificial tree with the intention of using ...

Pine or plastic — which Christmas tree is better for the planet? For the eco-conscious, the needling question remains something of a head-scratcher. While artificial firs can be used year after year, ...

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