Things You'll Need:
- Multiple strings of christmas lights (small or large bulb)
- Two ladders
- Helper
- Light-duty staple gun (optional)
- Twist ties (optional)
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Step 1
With the light strands unplugged, begin winding the lights around around the trunk of the palm tree. The tighter the coil, the brighter the tree - but you'll also need more strands. If the tree is outside, be sure to use weather-safe lights.
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Step 2
To secure the strands to the trunk, wrap them very tightly. If they are still slipping, staple the strands to the trunk - a light-duty staple gun works well. Be sure to straddle the strand with the legs of the staple to avoid puncturing the electrical wires - this could light your tree on fire.
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Step 3
Coiling the strands around the base of the trunk will be no problem, but palm trees can grow very tall. You will need a ladder to reach higher trees, and may need a helper on another ladder to help you coil the lights without falling off the ladder. Pass the strands back and forth to your helper as you coil them around the trunk.
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Step 4
Once you reach the top of the tree, you have to decide if you want to light any of the fronds. This is tricky business. You can run a loop of the strand down a frond and secure it with twist ties. If there are a lot of fronds, choose the ones closest to you, people on the ground will not even see the higher fronds after dark anyway.
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Step 5
When you are finished, plug in your lights and check out your handiwork. If the tree is outside, be sure to use a weather-safe extension cord.
