To build the planter frame i used my kreg jig and made a pair of pocket holes in either end of the 11 inch.
Diy planter string lights. Attach with two screws. Set the 4x4 post in the center of the planter and check. 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. Divide the dry concrete mix evenly over the planters.
Screw scrap wood to the post to hold it upright while the concrete is. Corner brace to keep posts straight before the concrete sets. 4 boards attached form 1 side of your outdoor planter box. Mix concrete in barrel.
How to make planter posts for string lights step 1. Directions to create diy outdoor planter box for hanging string lighting. Fill planter with concrete place the unpainted end of a 2 x 2 x 8 post in each of the planters. How to hang outdoor string lights from diy posts.
Build the planter frame. Align one cut 2 2 flush with short edge of cut 1 4. Add water to the concrete mix according to the manufacturer s instructions and stir with a stick until well combined. Constructing the diy string light poles and planters in tabitha s tutorial they recommend using one of the 1 4 boards as the spacer between the 1 4 s that make up the sides.
Drill for drainage holes potting mix. Wooden planters with built in posts for hanging string lights. Look at her tutorial to see what i m talking about.