Although there's nothing quite like the scent of a real pine tree to evoke the festive season, artificial alternatives are longer-lasting, don't drop needles everywhere and come in different styles, ...

Real Christmas trees are nostalgic, but for something long-lasting, faux trees—which also require zero cleanup—could be worth the switch. But realism is just as important as upkeep and durability when ...

Sure, real Christmas trees will make your house smell nice, but there are a lot of benefits to using a faux tree for the holidays. With an artificial tree, you don’t have to worry about sticky sap or ...

There are many upsides to using an artificial Christmas tree instead of a real one, like the fact that it’s not as messy and lasts so much longer. That said, you don’t want to wait until the holiday ...

Artificial Christmas trees have come a long way. These days, they’re a lot more realistic, easier to put together, and beautifully lit with just the right number of lights. You can find trees designed ...

Curtis VanderSchaaf is an assistant professor of forestry at Mississippi State University. Every year, Americans buy somewhere between 35 million and 50 million Christmas trees, and many more pull an ...