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Christmas trees are often the pièce de résistance of holiday decor. Few things draw the attention of holiday guests quite like an awe-inspiring Christmas tree, especially when that tree maintains its fresh, healthy sheen throughout December.Many families purchase fresh trees over Thanksgiving ...

The holiday season is a special time of year.Many factors combine to make the holiday season so unique and festive, and that includes all the effort people put into decorating their homes.Much thought is giving to holiday lighting arrangements and which tree to buy, but itÎÞëÊÓÆµ™s equally important ...

How to care for fresh holiday wreaths

Majestic Christmas trees garner the lionÎÞëÊÓÆµ™s share of the decorative fanfare when the holidays arrive. Trees may be the focal points of holiday decor, but the humble wreath adorning the front door is the first decoration guests are likely to see when visiting a home.Wreaths may need some care ...

When did Christmas lights become so popular?

Holiday lights are now everywhere come the holiday season.Private homeowners tend to hang the holiday lights outside their homes around Thanksgiving weekend and keep them up through New YearÎÞëÊÓÆµ™s Day. Though it might seem like a tradition without a deep history, decorating a Christmas tree with ...

Simple ways to prolong the life of poinsettias

Poinsettias and their rich red, white or variegated color schemes are the ideal backdrop for Christmas celebrations. In fact, poinsettias are among the most popular decorative flowers during the holiday season.According to the 2013 USDA Floriculture Statistics report, poinsettias accounted for ...

Pre-winter perennial pruning pointers

Foliage and football might be two things people instantly associate with fall, but thereÎÞëÊÓÆµ™s more to this beloved season than brightly colored leaves and action on the gridiron.Gardeners know that spring is an ideal time to plan and plant their favorite flowers and most flavorful fruits and ...