"If it's already dry, it's not going to last long ... And don't whittle down a large tree to fit into a smaller stand—the outer layers of the wood are the best at absorbing water.

An curved arrow pointing right. Christmas trees can be a big fire hazard. Dry trees light up very quickly. Here's how to avoid it: Keep your trees watered. Don't overcrowd outlets. Do not use ...

This year's dry winter and weather pattern swings over the past decade impacting Illinois forests and home gardens ...

The vast majority of western dry forests are at risk of large, high-intensity fire because of the effects of poor forest management over the past century. The primary factors that lead to current ...