Christmas Lights for Trees and Landscaping: A Landscaper's Approach

Quick answer: Kaylor Landscape started as a landscape company in Porterville in 1974. That is why we design holiday lighting around trees, planting beds and walkways, not just the roofline. Wrapped trunks and canopies, lit beds and framed paths make a property glow from the street to the front door.

Most holiday displays start at the roofline. It outlines the house, and it is the first thing people notice. But at night, the trees and landscaping are often what make a display feel complete.

Why We Look at the Whole Property

Kaylor Landscape has worked in Central California since 1974, and our Christmas decorating division has run every season since 1998. Coming from landscaping, we see a property the way a landscaper does: the trees, beds and hardscape are part of the design from the first conversation.

Trees, columns, railings, entries and walkways all frame the house differently at night. A roofline on its own can look flat. Add a few lit trees and a framed walkway, and the house has depth.

How We Light Trees

We wrap trunks and canopies as part of the design. The approach changes with the tree:

• Tall trees like the Fresno redwood above can carry thousands of lights and become the focal point of the whole property.

• Palms look striking with wrapped trunks, especially on Mediterranean-style homes.

• Olive and shade trees along a drive or walkway create a lit path to the front door.

• Front-yard trees balance the roofline and fill the space between the house and the street.

Beyond the Trees

Landscaping gives a display more to work with than trees alone:

• Lit planting beds that add a low layer of light

• Framed walkways and drives that lead guests to the door

• Garland and wreaths on entries, columns and railings for daytime color

• Ground displays and RGB specialty lighting for a focal point

• Light spheres hung from branches for events and community spaces

What Affects the Scope of Tree Lighting

Tree count, height and how fully each tree is wrapped have a big effect on the total. A row of small front-yard trees is a very different job from a single towering redwood or a long drive lined with olives.

Every project is priced from the property, and you get an itemized proposal before anything is installed.

Tips for Planning Your Landscape Display

• Walk the property at night and notice which trees you see first from the street

• Pick one or two focal points instead of lighting everything a little

• Note where your outdoor outlets are, since the location of usable power shapes the plan

• Think about the path guests take from the curb to the door

• Choose one color story, like all warm white, so the house and yard feel connected

Holiday Lighting vs. Year-Round Landscape Lighting

Christmas tree wrapping is part of our seasonal service. We install it for the holidays, repair it during the season, then take it down and store it.

If you want trees, beds and paths lit all year, that is a separate service. See our landscape lighting page for year-round options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you decorate trees and landscaping?

Yes. Coming from a landscape company, we wrap trunks and canopies, light planting beds and frame walkways as part of the design.

Do you take tree lights down after the holidays?

Yes. Takedown and storage are part of every seasonal package, so nothing stays in your trees after the season.

Do you light trees for businesses?

Yes. We decorate trees and grounds at businesses, hospitals, shopping centers and other commercial properties.

What areas do you serve?

Tulare, Kings, Fresno, Madera and Kern Counties, including Fresno, Clovis, Visalia, Tulare, Porterville, Hanford and Bakersfield.

Plan a Display for the Whole Property

Tell us which trees and features you want to highlight, and we will design around them. Request a consultation or call 800-791-3330. A team member follows up within one business day.