As the last of the holiday lights come down and your Christmas tree starts shedding needles like confetti, it’s time to think about what comes next. Instead of dragging it to the curb, why not go the ...

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What to buy, what to serve, which events to attend — December is typically full of decisions. Here's one more for you to contemplate: What are you going to do with your Christmas tree? According to ...

Your noble fir — or maybe you went for a blue spruce, or a Douglas fir — has done its festive service. Your tree can find a new purpose as wood chips or compost, according to King County. But how do ...

With Santa’s deliveries done and presents unwrapped, families are likely preparing to take down their decorations and toss their real Christmas trees into the trash. While those who want to throw ...

Louisville residents can recycle their tree at several drop-off sites around the county once the decorations come down. Residents normally serviced by private waste haulers should check with those ...

Some Houston Christmas trees will find new life as mulch and compost for local parks once the tinsel comes down. The Houston Solid Waste Management Department's annual recycling program for natural ...

Every family has its own answer to the age-old question of when to take down the Christmas tree. In fact, often members of the same family have their own conflicting answers—which is why we sought out ...

The holiday season is here, which means Christmas tree time for many U.S. families. The Christmas tree tradition is quite ancient, actually outdating Christianity and the yearly holiday itself.

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Nothing brings winter magic to a backyard quite like a Bird Christmas Tree. It’s festive, sustainable, and gives local birds a nutritious boost during the coldest months. Best ...