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Net-light bushes Christmas lights on a house
Net lights are a grid of mini bulbs that you throw over a shrub in one step. They are the fastest way to light foundation plantings evenly.
Net-light bushes on a sample house. Mock-up from Pexels #3958958 (Pexels License).
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Net-light bushes: what the sources say
- Utah State University Extension suggests: “Consider purchasing lights with miniature, low-heat producing bulbs.”1
- ENERGY STAR says certified decorative light strings must meet an efficiency requirement of no more than 0.2W per bulb.2
- Utah State University Extension says to keep outdoor electrical connections above the ground and out of the snow and water.3
- The Electrical Safety Foundation advises avoiding overloading electrical outlets with too many decorations or devices, which can overheat and cause a fire.4
Verdict. The quickest way to add glow at ground level and a cheap first step for beginners; it looks flat on sparse or leafless shrubs and can disappear under heavy snow, so it works best on dense evergreens.
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Consider purchasing lights with miniature, low-heat producing bulbs.
(word for word, each from extension.usu.edu)Products must meet stringent efficiency (no more than 0.2W per bulb)
(word for word, each from energystar.gov)Keep outdoor electrical connections above the ground and out of the snow and water.
(word for word, each from extension.usu.edu)Avoid overloading electrical outlets with too many decorations or electrical devices. They can overheat and cause a fire.
(word for word, each from esfi.org)
Net-light bushes: bulbs, cost and effort
| Bulbs | Warm white mini LED nets |
|---|---|
| DIY cost | $170 to $205 for an 80 to 160 ft roofline ($187 at 120 ft) |
| Pro install | $200 to $500 typical |
Parts list for a 120 ft roofline
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| Part | Qty | Each | Est. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net lights, 4 ft x 6 ft, warm white | 4 | $16 | $64 |
| Outdoor power stake, 3 outlets | 1 | $22 | $22 |
| Mini LED string, warm white, 66 ft (200 count) | 2 | $18 | $36 |
| Outdoor extension cord, 25 ft, 16/3 | 3 | $15 | $45 |
| Outdoor timer or smart plug | 1 | $20 | $20 |
| Estimated total | $187 | ||
Rough 2026 US prices; links search Amazon.
How to DIY net-light bushes lights
- Measure each bush and pick nets that cover it with a little overhang.
- Drape, then nudge the net down to the branches. No clips needed.
- Power several nets from one outdoor power stake.
Net-light bushes: common questions
What are net-light bushes Christmas lights?
Net lights are a grid of mini bulbs that you throw over a shrub in one step. They are the fastest way to light foundation plantings evenly.
How much do net-light bushes Christmas lights cost?
DIY materials: $170 to $205 ($187 at 120 ft). Pro install: $200 to $500.
What lights do I need for the net-light bushes look?
Warm white mini LED nets.