LIGHTS
• Most important, never
skimp on lights - for
every vertical foot of tree,
use a strand of 100 lights.
• Wrap lights around every
main branch, moving
from the trunk to the tip
and back.
• Squint your eyes to blur
your vision - this is a
great designer trick that
helps you see what the
lights will look like when
it’s dark.
• Start at the top, stringing
less garland, and work your
way down, increasing the
amount of garland. Apply
horizontally or try a
‘maypole effect’; start at
the top with 4 to 5 long
strands and let them fall
down the tree - this works
great with ribbon or
beaded garland.
We suggest not cutting
the ribbon, instead tuck
it into the tree.
FLORALS
• Permanent florals such
as poinsettias and
hydrangeas should be
placed on your tree after
the garland.
Or, apply vertically. On
artificial trees utilize
branches to secure ribbon
or garland. Slightly offset
each ‘billow’ from left to
right to soften the look.
• Be sure to use enough
of the same type/colour
to achieve impact &
consistency. There are no
firm guidelines, but
between 12-18 of the same
floral on a 7.5 ft. tree will
provide maximum impact.
GARLAND
• Garland is put on after
the lights. It can be
traditional tinsel to beads
to wired ribbon.
* When using ribbon avoid
pulling too tight, allowing
the ribbon to ‘balloon’
between branches. Use
branches on artificial trees
to secure your ribbon. On
real trees, secure ribbon
with thin floral wire.
• On average a 7.5ft tree
will use 20 yds. of
ribbon/garland. A 9ft. tree
would need approx. 30 yds.
ORNAMENTS
• Space them evenly
apart. Place ornaments
in order of size from
largest to smallest, always
leaving key placement for
your special ornaments.
Create depth by placing
some ornaments closer
to the trunk.