The freezing temperatures don't just impact people; the bitter cold can have a major impact on trees. One you can hear. Videos of so-called "exploding trees" have taken social media by storm as a ...

Chip Murrow had never heard the term "exploding trees" in his 30 years as a forester for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Is there a danger of exploding trees in Iowa? And how does it happen?

As we head into the weekend, a major winter storm system is going to slide some of the coldest air we’ve felt in years right over Michigan - and we’re going to be in a deep freeze for a few days. How ...

Severe cold temperatures hitting much of the country this week could branch out − literally. As people brace for the winter weather, some social media posts in recent days have warned of the chance ...

Social media posts warning of "exploding trees" in subzero temperatures are mischaracterizing a phenomenon known as frost cracks. Frost cracks form when water inside trees freezes and expands. As a ...

One common argument we hear against having a natural Christmas tree is the misconception that the trees are cut down from the forest then hauled away to market. The belief is that fewer trees are left ...

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JAMES ISLAND — A tree that many nearby residents cherish for its cultural and historic significance has been spared from being cut down, for now. Bryan Heatherly, of HH Action LLC, requested a ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? If chopping down a real Christmas tree is on your December bucket list this year, ...

How do you like your Christmas lights? We all have our preferences, and we’re spoiled for choice, making it easy to decorate our trees exactly the way we want. You can pick white lights, multi-color ...