Diy Planter Box String Lights

Attach with two screws.

Diy planter box string lights. Each planter costs around 60 to build and is customizable to suit your needs. This diy wooden planter is the perfect addition to your patio. Cut 5 8 plywood to size. Drill for drainage holes potting mix.

Directions to create diy outdoor planter box for hanging string lighting. Fill with soil and plants. Our light pole features a planter as its base which stabilizes the post and adds the beauty of flowers to dress up your entertainment area. Align one cut 2 2 flush with short edge of cut 1 4.

Repeat to make all 4 sides. A simple and fuss free diy tutorial on how to make your own planter pot poles for hanging outdoor cafe string lights. How to hang outdoor string lights from diy posts. Corner brace to keep posts straight before the concrete sets.

Place 1 metal pole in the center of a bucket and brace stabilize so it stands upright while setting use a level or post level to make sure it s plumb. Fill planter with concrete place the unpainted end of a 2 x 2 x 8 post in each of the planters. How to make planter posts for string lights step 1. Add drainage holes to planter.

You can buy string light poles but most are plain and expensive. Divide the dry concrete mix evenly over the planters. This beginner friendly tutorial will work for either and you don t need any special or expensive tools to accomplish this project. Fill with quick set concrete and follow instructions on the packaging for adding water and time to set.

4 panels measuring 16. Line up two sides to form corner. It has a place for your plants as well as a built in pole for string lights. Add water to the concrete mix according to the manufacturer s instructions and stir with a stick until well combined.

4 4 outdoor posts we used 4x4x8 for our planters fast setting concrete mix we used two 50lb bags per planter string lights we saved 30 on these led lights by buying 4 boxes on sale cup hooks.