Learn more Can an artificial tree ever really rival the real deal? Not really, but Balsam Hill makes the closest I've seen. The trees can cost well over $1,000 but come bursting with tons of ...

Gone are the days when artificial Christmas trees meant obvious plastic needles and flimsy branches. Today’s faux firs rival their natural counterparts in both beauty and convenience ...

Narrator: The quest for the perfect tree is a rite of the holiday season, and ever since the late 19th century, people have been trying to come up with an artificial version. By the 1960s ...

These lifelike artificial plants are a great compromise. If you’re a fan of the indoor jungle look but don’t have the time (or energy) to look after 101 houseplants, then picking up some ...

Artificial Living Plants Proposed here is a design for self-reproducing machines that would be harvested for the materials from which they construct themselves. They might prove more feasible than ...

You need to use an artificial tree for a decade to make it as green as a real tree Plastic is made mostly from petrol, so that has a huge carbon impact, says Dr Caplat. Then there's transportation ...

If you want a beautiful Christmas tree without the struggles that come with a real tree (constant sweeping, anyone?), try one of these artificial designs. It’s not really Christmas until the ...

With artificial photosynthesis, humankind could utilize solar energy to bind carbon dioxide and produce hydrogen. Chemists have taken this one step further: They have synthesized a stack of dyes that ...

Just like any landscape alteration, artificial turf can have an effect on nearby trees. Proper planning and tree care can help mitigate potential stress factors and support a balanced landscape.