Planter poles for outdoor lights.
Diy outdoor string light pole.
Watch the new video tutorial.
At the top of the 4x4 post pre drill a hole for the c hook that will hold the string lights.
You can use handmade planter pots or store bought planters.
How to hang outdoor string lights from diy posts.
How to make diy outdoor string lights on poles.
I asked for a patio makeover for my birthday this year and one of the top things on my wishlist was string lights.
Making planter poles for string lights was an easy diy project that adds so much to our outdoor space.
I knew i would paint them so the plastic didn.
Fill planter with concrete.
Insert a c hook in each of the poles toward the top.
You don t need a lot of diy experience to complete these.
Supplies needed to make outdoor string lights on poles.
Diy projects outdoor living.
Plastic 5 gallon bucket.
Supplies for making planter poles.
Hang string lights from the c hooks using zip ties to secure the lights to the hooks.
For each freestanding outdoor string light box and pole you will need.
Large planters i chose these because of their price and size.
Divide the dry concrete mix evenly over the planters.
Hang the lights around the perimeter of the space crisscrossing the area if desired.
Thomson s wood seal in acorn.
They re quick inexpensive and very simple.
Outdoor string lights these are what i used here is an led solar version of string lights too too.
A simple and fuss free diy tutorial on how to make your own planter pot poles for hanging outdoor cafe string lights.
This beginner friendly tutorial will work for either and you don t need any special or expensive tools to accomplish this project.