Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Editor’s note: Features coordinator Barbara Ellis takes a side in the “real vs. fake” Christmas tree debate. Look for the counterpoint by Editorial Page ...

That magical time of year is quickly approaching, with twinkling lights, glittering ornaments, and the sweet smell of gingerbread all around. One thing you don’t want all around, though? Shedding ...

If you spent your weekend decorating the perfect Christmas tree, you might already have a trail of needles leading in your living room - and you’ll know that your real tree will continue to drop them ...

Save dried Christmas tree needles as a free, effective mulch that won’t change your soil’s pH. Gather fallen needles to use around shrubs and perennials for moisture retention. Boil fresh green ...

It's almost time to find that special tree for the holidays. For optimum freshness, consider selectin a tree that has been grown and cultured on Quad-City area tree farms. Following is information ...