Even the most pessimistic assessments suggest an artificial Christmas tree used for just one year produces about 40 pounds of global warming gases while a natural tree is about 17 pounds.

While artificial trees have become a trendy piece of holiday décor, they have been around for a long time. In fact, Sears sold the first artificial trees, which could be bought for $0.50.

However, each type of tree also has environmental impacts. According to the Nature Conservancy, real trees don’t require the carbon emissions it takes to produce and transport artificial ones.

Before you set up your artificial tree this holiday season, take 30 minutes to give it a proper cleaning. Christmas trees often spend the majority of the year in storage, and the conditions in ...

Wayfair’s Black Friday sale includes artificial Christmas tree deals up to 73 percent off. Shop pine, spruce, and fir trees, including snow-flocked and pre-lit options for the holiday season ...

The Holiday Season is already here and many families are faced with the age-old question: should we go for a real Christmas tree or a fake one?

From snow-dusted picks to adorable miniatures, here are the best artificial Christmas trees to spread cheer this holiday season.

Christmas trees await their harvest at Rossview Farm in Concord earlier this season. Twenty years ago, it wasn’t all that close: residents of New Hampshire opted for real trees over artificial ...

I researched thousands of artificial Christmas trees and narrowed the selection down to the top 15 that even Santa would be proud to display.

The Best Artificial Christmas Tree Deals – Starting at $25 Save on your fake holiday tree with these picks from Amazon, Balsam Hill, Wayfair, and more, featuring options for every aesthetic.

However, there are some ways you can make even a cheap artificial tree pass as the real deal. We turned to a few experts to learn the trade secrets on how to make a fake Christmas tree look real.

The Dr. Planzen 5-foot Artificial Ficus Tree is on sale at Walmart for only $40, and shoppers call it "fantastic." ...