Do You Put The Lights On The Tree First

So if you have a six foot tree you ll probably need 600 lights.

Do you put the lights on the tree first.

Check they work first. So i think it should go 1. Starting at the bottom string your lights around and through the tree in a random fashion. Secure your light strands by weaving them in an out of the tree s branches.

Then all the hanging decorations go on. We have a neighbor that beautifully wraps several trees in her yard each year for christmas. Lights on outdoor trees give a warm and cozy feeling. Plug them in and voila you ve seen the light.

Before you start plug in the lights to checks if all the bulbs are working. The lights should be first to go on your tree. Lights should be first you can t get the decorations on properly otherwise and see all the wires. We use two sets of white lights much to dh s dismay who would prefer naff coloured ones and do one from top to bottom around the centre of the tree and then another top to bottom going around and around the branches.

This light will shine on the star angel or snowflake that you will add later. Exception is tinsel which i think should go on before the lights its difficult to get the tinsel on after the lights without covering some of the bulbs which could be a hazard. Check out my 6 easy steps to wrap lights on an outdoor tree to decorate for christmas or to dress up an outdoor patio. Divide your tree into 3 sections.

Start at the bottom and work your way up. Try to avoid any obvious pattern or spiral. Leave them on while you work so you can see how they look on the tree. Whether it s for outdoor christmas decorations or simply to give an outdoor space better ambience.

You want the lights to look natural. Each section will have its own lights. Move from the trunk to the tip and back again spreading them evenly across the branches covering both sides.