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 ...

On the third floor of an engineering building at the University of Maryland are a bunch of six-foot tall Christmas trees. Only one of the trees was put in a stand and given lots of water every day.

Well-draining soil will dry out faster than denser types. While money trees don’t like soggy soil, they do like some moisture. If your soil dries out too fast, consider adding peat moss to help it ...

If you want a Christmas tree that lasts through the holidays, it's important to start with a fresh tree. Cut 0.5 to 1 inch off the bottom of the trunk before putting it in the stand. And make sure it ...