Wrapped these around the trunk and branches of a small Japanese maple tree I decided to plant in a large pot (also a wayfair purchase). I located the solar charger at the top of the tree to catch maximum sunlight, so that meant I was winding the lights out and along the branches after that, which was an exercise in frustration, as they tangle easily. My advice would be to not unravel the set as much as possible and even consider using ties or clips to keep them from loosening and getting tangled. Anyway, once done, the lights work well, charge nicely and seem to be giving us a couple of hours of illumination even on dreary days. They also would make a nice feature in an unused chiminea in the off season or a good way to light a pumpkin display without using candles or tealights.