Is It Ok To Keep Lights In A Tree All Year Around

Question From: J. Gervais - Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Q: My mom wants to keep her evergreen tree decorated all year round but is concerned about squirrels chewing electrical cords. What should I tell her?

A: Lots of folks use outdoor lights in trees year around. I have not heard of disastrous results. Best And Happy Yardening, Nancy