Proper watering and a fresh trunk cut can keep a Christmas tree healthy and fragrant for weeks. Learn how much to water, when ...

According to Michigan State University, a healthy, living Christmas tree can absorb "up to 1 quart of water per day for each ...

Have a live Christmas tree in the house or plan to get one soon? Here is a little tool I worked up using (and REUSING) some simple materials from around the house. This device works to harness two of ...

Christmas is right around the corner now, and nothing will dampen the spirit as much as your festive fir not making it to the big day. So, if you're wondering why your Christmas tree is not drinking ...

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The moderate drought we’re experiencing through most of our region means a lot of you have been doing some extra watering. But there may be some things you don’t think about when ...

Winter is here, but gardening questions keep coming in to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension faculty and Master Gardeners ...

Newly planted container-grown trees need daily watering for several weeks, then twice weekly through the first summer and fall, and weekly for the following two summers. Ball and burlap trees require ...

A fresh-cut Christmas tree typically lasts 3 to 4 weeks with proper care. “Trees stay fresher when they're kept well hydrated and placed away from fireplaces, heat vents, or any other direct heat ...

We could use a good rain, to put it mildly. Much of the region is in severe drought. Trees are deeply affected during drought years. Have you ever seen the cut-down stump of a very old tree, and ...

Mature trees have many benefits. They provide habitat for wildlife, offer shade and enhance the aesthetics of our landscapes. They’re even known to significantly boost property values. As big and ...