STOP Hanging Christmas Lights Like This!

Wrapping lights tightly acts like a rope choking the tree. This cuts off nutrients and water (called Girdling).

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– Bulbs get hot and burn the tree's delicate tissue. – Tight wires cut the bark, inviting pests and diseases.

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Don’t wrap! Instead, gently drape the lights over the branches. Leave them loose so the tree can breathe and move in the wind.

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Never use staple guns! Use plastic clips or soft tree-safe ties to hold lights without damaging the bark.

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Don't leave them up all year! Take lights down before Spring growth starts to prevent scarring.

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Click below to learn the full step-by-step guide on safe decorating!

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STOP Hanging Christmas Lights Like This!

You might be killing your favorite tree without knowing.

Wrapping lights tightly acts like a rope choking the tree. This cuts off nutrients and water (called Girdling).

Mistake #1: Wrapping Too Tight

– Bulbs get hot and burn the tree's delicate tissue. – Tight wires cut the bark, inviting pests and diseases.

Heat & Wounds

Don’t wrap! Instead, gently drape the lights over the branches. Leave them loose so the tree can breathe and move in the wind.

The Safe Way: "Drape It"

Never use staple guns! Use plastic clips or soft tree-safe ties to hold lights without damaging the bark.

No Staples or Thin Wire!

Don't leave them up all year! Take lights down before Spring growth starts to prevent scarring.

When to Remove?

Click below to learn the full step-by-step guide on safe decorating!

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