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How to Cut Down a Tree Safely

Safety isn’t a throwaway word when it comes to felling trees and running chainsaws. You must take it seriously. There, of ...
Here's what you need to know to keep your live Christmas tree looking fresh and healthy all holiday season long.
Key Points Getting a tree from a local farm ensures a tree has been freshly cut.Christmas trees need fresh plain water added daily to their tree stands; no additives are needed.Lights can dry out ...
As Thanksgiving approaches, many families across the country are preparing for the post-Thanksgiving tradition of putting up the Christmas tree. For those who opt for a real tree, the first mark of ...
Finding a Christmas tree to cut down has been tricky lately, thanks to hot, dry weather as well as more people wanting a holiday experience. Last year, a few farms closed for the season to give trees ...
Arizona residents can cut their own Christmas trees in national forests with a permit from the U.S. Forest Service. Permits cost $15 and are available for purchase online or at ranger stations for ...
About 30 million real Christmas trees are sold in the U.S. every year, according to the National Christmas Tree Association, including both pre-cut trees and cut-your-own. For many families, going to ...