Frost cracks occur when sap inside trees quickly freezes as temperatures drop. The condition affects trees with softer bark, ...

Every time arctic air drops south, and temperatures plummet well below zero, social media lights up with a scary (and slightly cinematic) rumor called "exploding trees." ...

As more than half of the United States braces for a powerful winter storm, some meteorologists are warning on social media ...

With severe cold hitting much of the country, some unusual phenomena like "exploding trees" could be on the way. Here's what ...

Ready to remove a real Christmas tree from the living room? Consider donating it to feed a goat. The 130-acre Topaz Farm on Sauvie Island will accept trees, stripped of their holiday decorations, 10 a ...

As the holiday season comes to a close, the time has come to get rid of that Christmas tree in your living room. But before tossing it in your trash bin, you may want to consider recycling your tree — ...

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Wondering what to do with your live Christmas tree now that the holidays are over? While it's easy to put it out with the trash, one more environmentally friendly option is using it for wildlife ...

Columbus residents can place their undecorated Christmas trees on the curb for regular trash or yard-waste collection. Several local facilities will accept Christmas trees to be turned into mulch.

As holiday celebrations wind down and decorations go back into storage, the only thing left is to take out the tree. There are options, of course. You can remove all the ribbons, lights and ornaments ...

Every December, as twinkling lights go up and the scent of pine (real or artificial) fills our living rooms, one question returns: which Christmas tree is better for the planet, a real or an ...

FRESNO, Calif. — Before the Big Day in December, Santa can be found hanging out in what may be California’s most festive neighborhood. Welcome to Christmas Tree Lane in Fresno. Christmas Tree Lane ...