Backyard Lighting: Hang String Lights in Backyard [Without Trees] | Backyardscape

[@sillyandbillyfakeit]

I want to try this but I’m wondering - Why do you need the PVC pipe there too? Couldn’t the poles just go into the ground? Thank you.

[@Backyardscape]

Hi, thanks for the question. The PVC helps in a couple of ways. It keeps the pole sturdy in the ground. It's easier to bang in the PVC than to dig a hole for the metal pipe. Depending on your soil, its harder to keep the pole sturdy in soft soil without some type of concrete or gravel and then you can't easily remove the pole anymore. Good luck if you decide to hang your lights this way!

[@hawaiianattitude2459]

Your information was the best I saw. Others suggested Planters with cement but I thought those were eyesores. Your way is very practical and has a clean appearance. I will probably almost all your ideas.-Thanks!

[@apriljohnson421]

I'm going to try this with my new solar lights I purchased online from Target... 😊

[@VideoNOLA]

Very nicely done. Great explanation as well. Definitely a project that will fit most budgets!

[@2Ryled]

Finally someone who added hoe to get the pvc pipe in the ground. I didn't want to dig a big hole that would need concrete. THANK YOU!

[@erikajohnson5933]

easy to understand for the minimal items in the backyard. this worked for my backyard because i have a similar layout. but if you dont have a fence, or trees this is an easy video and explanation to understand.

[@bigrich6750]

That’s a great idea. I’ve been thinking of hanging string lights over my deck, and was considering using 4x4s, but this would be a lot less expensive.

[@kc-pu6ge]

We bought poles that were specifically for this and they were so poorly made. This is so simple and helpful. BTW Those same $20 poles are now $45!! 😂

[@jenaslocum7332]

Thanks for letting us know the poles have gone up in price... Glad you liked the video!.

[@COVIDisA_HOAX]

BIDEN 2024😂😂😂

[@leaagung6436]

Very helpful - your instructions are very clear. We will try to hang up our string lights this weekend. BTW - your QC is very cute! :)

[@jasminmalik3287]

I'm so happy to have found this video.....THANK YOU!!!!!

[@Backyardscape]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cspechtify]

Thank you!

[@maureengreen4008]

I think I would have liked more instructions via the video. I’m more visual and that might have been more helpful. Maybe seeing the placement of the eye hooks or 's' hooks would have been a help🤷🏻‍♀️

[@shirleyrobinson496]

thank you so much this is an easy way to get it done and cheap thanks again

[@markyoung04]

Quick thought - you may want to update the PVC pipe dimensions to show you need 1 1/2" PVC pipe. You say 2 inches in diameter and I mistakenly purchased 2" PVC and not 1 1/2" which actually measures 2' across. No biggie I had to go back to Lowes anyway :)

[@djladyak]

Out of curiosity, did you use 1 3/8 inch diameter poles?

[@TheScoobysnack08]

Poles seemed to lean a good bit. Guessing once all poles up you tighten together with cable?

[@Backyardscape]

We figured we'd angle them out and they'd come in with tension. The angle was probably a bit more than needed, but we don't notice the poles, just the lights.

[@marybronson442]

How long is the pvc pipe? How deep into the ground is it buried? Your patio area L👀Ks Beautiful!!!

[@louamato6332]

Very nice job.

[@Backyardscape]

Thank you!

[@PeachWildflowers]

Such a great idea! I'm getting married June 29th in our backyard and I want to hang lights for the reception and we have no trees so I will definitely try this!

[@Backyardscape]

Congratulations! Yes, super simple and easy to take down if you don't want them up anymore.

[@barberjourney3698]

Awesome video thanks for the ideas

[@hawaiianattitude2459]

Use all you ideas.

[@nanettemurtha8430]

So what did you do when your PVC pipe filled with dirt as you pounded it into the ground?

[@Backyardscape]

Hi, thanks for the comment. We would take the pvc out a couple of times and bang on the side to remove the dirt in the pipe. Then we could go deeper and allow the metal pole to go further inside the pvc.

[@klgamel]

I don’t understand how the S hooks attached to the top of the metal pole? Can you show how this was done? And can you show the S hooks you purchased for this project?

[@Backyardscape]

Please see the link below showing the fence post end cap. There's a hole to attach the s hook. www.lowes.com/pd/Blue-Hawk-Fits-Common-Post-Measurement-1-3-8-in-Actual-1-61-in-x-2-44-in-Chain-Link-Accessory-Black-Aluminum-Chain-Link-Fence-Rail-End/50254747

[@LilMizzLae]

Hm.. Now I'll wondering if this is better than using cement and 8 ft 2x2s...only an hr with pvc??

[@Backyardscape]

Yeah, I think it's more about which style do you like best. We helped our best friends do 4X4 and cement and it looks good for her backyard. We showcased the difference in this article. backyardscape.com/how-to-hang-string-lights-in-backyard-without-trees/

[@emiliabrugha9253]

What should the ratio be between the PVC pipe and the metal pipe? Also how far down do you put the PVC pipe into the ground?

[@Backyardscape]

We did 2 foot PVC pipes that we hammered into the ground. You can do 12-24 inches for the 10.5 inch metal piping. The deeper, the sturdier, but you might not be able to go that far, depending how how hard your soil is.

[@superbear617]

Lowes is now (July 2021) charging $37.48 for the vinyl coated steel pole (versus $19.98). Sigh.....

[@nooneinteresting7184]

I was going to use pvc piping instead of expensive metal fence posts but can’t find something similar to the post end cap where u tie up the lights to the pole. Any ideas. Thx for being so great to post this I hated to use cement pots

[@Backyardscape]

Hey, thanks for the comment. pvc is not an acceptable substitute. It will bend too much from the weight of the lights and after exposure to the sun will become brittle and break.

[@mrebutler0001]

You didn’t put the link to Lowes

[@Backyardscape]

Thanks for the comment. The link is in the website article but somehow forgot to include it on the video. Thanks for letting us know. Here's the link till we update the video. fave.co/3HmjARy

[@NITACARAMEL]

How deep down did the PVC go? Or the length of the PVC after it was cut?

[@Backyardscape]

These were 12 inch lengths that we hammered into the ground.

[@pierrecohenmusic]

NITACARAMEL the video says 2 feet, that’s 24” not 12”

[@cadence50]

Where did you get the end caps with the S hooks for the top of the poles? I just ordered the poles and PVC , just need that last part..

[@Backyardscape]

Awesome, let us know how it goes for you. We got these endcaps at lowe's as well. www.lowes.com/pd/YARDLINK-Fits-Common-Post-Measurement-1-3-8-in-Actual-1-61-x-2-44-Chain-Link-Accessory-Black-Chain-link-fence-Rail-end/1000651807 For the S hooks, we had S hooks that we got from IKEA, but I just checked lowe's and any of those S hooks should work as well.

[@cadence50]

Thank you. Now when you pound in the pvc, How do keep the dirt from filling the hole thus leaving less depth for the pole to sit and stabilize and level out the project..

[@Backyardscape]

After pounding the PVC in the dirt, we were able to remove the PVC (and the dirt), empty the dirt out of the PVC and then put it back into the hole and then pound a little deeper. Hopefully that makes sense :)

[@cadence50]

Great! Thanks!

[@jeremyandaprilremiger2169]

How did you hang the lights from your house? Did I miss that in the video?

[@Backyardscape]

Thanks for the question. We used hangers shown in the link below that are stainless steel. They do a good job of keeping the light cord tight rather than regular hangers. www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-Q-Hanger-Hook/3294966

[@aaron1984a]

Could you use PVC instead of fence or poles or Wooden poles?

[@Backyardscape]

Thanks for the question. You would have to get a larger diameter PVC pole dug deeper in the ground for it not to bend under the weight of the lights. Same thing with wood as well. If I had used wood, I would have used 2x4 or 4x4 buried in the ground several feet. We were going for a less permanent installation and smaller diameter poles.

[@d.lanayaproductions1416]

are the end caps for the poles a need or is the project okay without them?

[@Backyardscape]

Hi, sorry it took so long to respond to this question. In our case, the cap had a a hole that we hung the S hook from. If you are hanging the S hook on the top of the pole, that should be fine as well.

[@klgamel]

Can you show a picture of how the s hooks attach?

[@ceeloc4420]

What light bulbs did you use ?

[@Backyardscape]

We got these from harbor freight. m.harborfreight.com/24-ft-12-bulb-outdoor-string-lights-63483.html

[@codylawellin8751]

Why didn’t you take the extra 2 minutes to make all the pole straight

[@Backyardscape]

Great Question. We chose to angle these out, but we show how you can install straight 4X4s in this post backyardscape.com/how-to-hang-string-lights-in-backyard-without-trees/

[@hater623]

Cody Lawellin how would you straighten the pole?

[@richjh9]

Thanks for a very informative video! Where did you get your poles from?

[@zakkychan123]

A great idea! I'd suggest making sure the poles were plum straight to give it a professional finish. Well done though!

[@Backyardscape]

Definitely, we went with the slightly angled to handle the weight of the lights.

[@LilMizzLae]

@@Backyardscape how could you make them straight?

[@Backyardscape]

@@LilMizzLae you can choose to hammer the PVC straight into the ground with no angle and they'd be straight.

[@LilMizzLae]

@@Backyardscape thanks!