Clear a Cutting Zone Even when you’re sure which way the tree is going to fall, you’re still not ready to fell it. Cut away any brush around the trunk and clear two escape routes on the “non ...

The tree had stood since her father was a child, a living memory woven into the fabric of their family’s story. Coming home to the empty space was more than unsettling — it felt like an invasion.

Buy a fresh tree. Evergreen trees begin to dry out as soon as they are cut at the tree farm. A dried-out tree can be a fire hazard, especially since it will be covered with electric lights.

(FOX40.COM) — People have been cutting their own Christmas trees for many years, but there are still some secrets to ensure the holiday icon thrives once it is in your home. A healthy and wel… ...

WEST STOCKBRIDGE — In the minutes after the chain saw ran through the base of the Norway spruce tree headed for holiday fame, the 71-foot giant hung in stasis before it finally laid horizontal. It was ...

Bob’s Trees has pre-cut, cut-your-own trees, a gift shop, a snack bar and visits from Santa. The tree farm is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily but starting Dec. 1, the farm will be open from 8 a ...

You can cut your own Christmas tree in all six Arizona national forests: Tonto, Prescott, Coconino, Apache-Sitgreaves, Kaibab and Coronado. You'll need a permit before you head out.

Conversely, don't cut into the trunk or main branch, that will make it difficult for the tree to heal. Leave a small "collar", the wrinkled, swollen base of the twig or branch, to allow for proper ...