String up lights anywhere in your yard with these container gardens that double as sturdy hanging posts.
This simple outdoor project lets you easily assemble sturdy posts for string lights without digging holes in your yard.
The string-light planters also provide an opportunity toadd color to your yard with pretty flowersor lush greenery.
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Determine how many planters you plan to make and gather your materials before you begin.
Learn how to make these DIY string-light planters to brighten up any area of your backyard.
Place one 4x4 post into a planter.
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Use a level to ensure it’s straight, and have a helper hold the post in place.
Use corner braces to fasten the post to the bottom of the planter.
Attach braces to the post first and center it inside the planter before screwing the braces into the bottom.
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These will keep the post steady as you pour the concrete.
see to it your screws are short enough that they won’t poke through the bottom of the planter.
Pour a layer of rock on top of the concrete to help with drainage.
Top with potting soil and add yourdesired plantsto the containers.
String the lights through each hook and secure with zip ties if desired.
Plug in the lights to illuminate your outdoor space.
