Starting at the bottom string your lights around and through the tree in a random fashion.
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Place a floodlight far from the tree or area of lawn you wish to illuminate.
Use an extension cord to connect the first set of string lights and work your way from the top of the tree to the bottom.
1 when working with a real tree branches can be less uniform therefore it is best to not wrap the lights around the tree.
Uplighting for trees and general landscape lighting for greenery do more than set the mood.
If you have a tree that is placed near the wall of your.
So if you have a six foot tree you ll probably need 600 lights.
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Testing the lights before you wrap them.
For moderate lighting use six boxes of 100 light strands for a 6 foot christmas tree and eight boxes for an 8 foot tree.
Instead weave them around the tree working in triangular sections.
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If you want to add more lights simply do another pass starting again at the top and working your way down.
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Use a floodlight for a large open area.
They deter trespassing keep you safe from accidents and bring you peace of mind by dispelling the darkness.
Beginning at the bottom weave each string in and out of the branches to the top of the tree and back down.
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String lights by section.
Make sure you wrap the lights loosely on each branch for the best overall affect.
Cover more tree in sparkle with fewer lights by working the.
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Start by dividing the tree vertically in three sections.
Test each light strand to make sure it is working properly before stringing.
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When you reach the bottom hide any extra lights behind the tree.
Work your way down and around the tree hanging lights in the back as well.
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Before you start plug in the lights to checks if all the bulbs are working.
More than that you ll also shed light in a practical way.
A few strategically placed lights will leave your landscape looking naturally serene.
Follow the same procedure as for subdued lighting but add dimension to your tree s sparkle by looping the strings a.