Natural vs. artificial: Which Christmas tree option is better for the climate?
So, which kind of tree has the lowest carbon footprint — a natural tree or a store-bought plastic tree? It's complicated, experts say.
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So, which kind of tree has the lowest carbon footprint — a natural tree or a store-bought plastic tree? It's complicated, experts say.
Experts say the decision is more complicated than you might think.
Trees are expected to cost more in 2022, especially if you want a real one. Don't let that put a damper on your holiday spirit (or wallet).
Some people are in the market for Christmas trees as soon as the end of October. That's weeks too soon, experts say.
Susan Sheldon / EyeEm/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- With the traditional start of Christmas tree shopping about one week away, growers and retailers are telling customers to ready themselves for higher prices this year. Tim O'Connor, the executive director of the National Christmas Tree Association, which supplies the Christmas tree to the White House and the vice president's residence every year and represents 38 state and regional Christmas tree grower associations, said anyone interested in fresh trees should head out to the farm lot sooner than later. "If you want to shop the Ch...