DIY Adding String Lights to Your Garden or Patio

[@lisaandvinnie]

Love this! Going to do this over my Hot Tub this weekend. How to dig hole: A post hole digger from the hardware store or shovel From Lowes: • 1 inch metal poles 10 ft long (Electrical conduit poles/1-in x 10-ft Metal Emt Conduit) • 1.5 inch plastic PVC pipe, 2 Feet long (dig and place 18” below ground) • 1.5” PVC caps • 1” Steel Screw Hook with nut, for hanging light • Spray paint poles

[@mzrubacuori]

How did it go?

[@LBizKid04]

Any concerns regarding lightening with a metal pipe or is it grounded?

[@tiffanyjohnson9337]

This is by far the most helpful video I’ve seen yet! Going to Lowe’s tomorrow!!

[@leahs.6780]

Same!

[@tinafrompasadena3192]

Agreed!!

[@dinomite078]

Thank you . I’m a female and always trying to work smarter not harder and this is a great idea

[@lmrandlette]

High praise for the perfectly restored convertible Karman Ghia parked in the driveway!

[@nicolagrant4525]

I'm SO glad I watched this before running to lowes for concrete and wooden posts! Way more practical and also aesthetically better too!

[@christophergeorge8800]

I SAY IT TAKES A WOMEN TO INNOVATE. AND A PRETTY ONE AT THAT! THANKS. THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT WE NEED FOR OUR DECK AREA. SIMPLE, EASY TO MAKE, AND AFFORDABLE. WE THANK YOU SO MUCH. GEE, WE LOVE OUR KZbin CHANNEL. THANKS FOR YOUR COMMITMENT AND TIME HELPING OTHERS. YOUR A TRUE TREASURE. WE SUBSCRIBED TO YOUR CHANNEL.

[@ambushmusic8858]

This is the best idea I’ve seen on KZbin and it’s easy to install

[@racheljordan4899]

thanks for the tip! I'm hanging string lights in my backyard for my wedding reception and this is such a helpful diy.

[@rayevanburgel9319]

LOVE LOVE LOVE this idea! I prefer a minimalistic ideas like this. Plus it’s simple and effective! Thank you so much!

[@thatyorubagirl2926]

Wonderful video. Very helpful. I have been at my wits end looking for a way to hang the lights. Sending love from Nigeria 🇳🇬

[@mrharris1261]

Did it and it came out perfect. I'm also taking your advice and putting them in different areas in my backyard to change the pattern when needed. Thanx a million.

[@cliffordthomas3723]

This was just what i was looking for. I didn't want to use the planters, thanks soooo......much!!!

[@DrOcKa20]

Planning to do the same to my backyard and seeing your idea with the PVC is way better than my original idea of using concrete. Thank you for the video!

[@cwilliams526]

Can we talk about how beautiful her garden is

[@dymensions33]

I wish I could give you a hug! We were finally able to successfully string our lights. Many, many thanks❤❤❤

[@timothyaguirre6]

Nice video presentation and very helpful ideas! Thanks!

[@tinafrompasadena3192]

This seasonal method is awesome! Put them up when you want, the poles don't need a lot of storage space, the internal polls are not intrusive... Not a very expensive project!❤

[@tressagraham4936]

Best idea I have found for my floating deck. I love the versatility!! I definitely did not want unsightly buckets!!!😀

[@matthewallwood8234]

Saw this video and thought it was an excellent idea. Thanks. Was thinking if their was a substitute for the metal poles to avoid poles being potential lightning rods.

[@MisGlitznGlamour]

Thanks so much for sharing this. My husband and I saw your video last night and went out to our local hardware store and bought the supplies. As of today we've installed our poles and string lights. We love the option to remove the poles! Thanks again.

[@MsKissE82]

Hi! What size poles did you purchase? And how did you make the holes in the ground? Thanks!

[@MisGlitznGlamour]

@@MsKissE82 Hi, we purchased 1in PVC and 3/4in Metal Pipe but only because they didn't have the size she suggested which was 1.5in PVC and 1in Metal Pipe. The PVC went in the ground first, we used a rubber mallet. It's just a rubber hammer ($4). Just make sure that you're measuring how deep your metal pipe is in the ground to ensure it won't tobble over. Push it in the ground as far as you can then use a marker to mark the pole, pull the pole out and use a measuring tape to determine how far you actually went in based on where you marked your line. I believe the smallest size PVC pipe we found was 5 ft so you'll need to cut the extra PVC pipe off which is plastic so it's not hard. The metal poles are 10 ft tall, they don't need to be cut at all just measured to ensure they're going in the ground at least 18 in.

[@MsKissE82]

@@MisGlitznGlamour this was so so helpful! Thank you SO much! ♥️♥️

[@yogitamiharia]

Thanks for these details. How did you drill holes in the top of the metal pole?

[@MisGlitznGlamour]

@@yogitamiharia hi, sorry for the delay we used a drill bit that is specific for drilling holes in metal, you can find them at your local home store and they are normally gold in color. I hope this helps!

[@LGCPRODUCTIONSTV]

Probably the best suggestion on the internet for this project. I will do it this week 👍

[@pamlatalley4822]

This is PERFECT!!!! A lot easier in the long run than the flowered buckets Thank you soo much

[@calittlegarden-3311]

Great idea! And I am wondering how to make sure the 18" PVC pipe is straight down to the ground

[@wandatirado9682]

Can You please tell me how long the pole should be and I could really see what you used to hold the string of lights at the top.

[@Rverba]

How long were the poles? 18 inches of pcv pipe in ground but total of pcv pipe?

[@LBizKid04]

Any concerns regarding lightening with a metal pipe or is it grounded?

[@tinafrompasadena3192]

Deduct 18 inches from the plumber pipe and see if that's the height you want for your lights to be hung. Basically, the tallest person would not want to run into the lights. Matching.❤

[@patiencels]

Such a GREAT idea! I was going to build some of those concrete filled planter boxes with my light pole cemented into it, but didn't realize they were going to be pain to move after. I switched over and did the recessed larger pipe inside the concrete and now the recessed pipe can be hidden from view AND the large upright light pole removed in the off season. Similar idea to what Toni did in the ground but in a planter box. Genius idea and so happy that I watched this video first!

[@tarahazelrigg6467]

Such a great idea! I was thinking about doing the large planters with concrete. You really saved me time, money and sweat equity!!! 😊👍

[@felixlopez4047]

OMG I have month trying to do this, but I could not found something that really want to do. Thanks a lot I am doing this one immediately. The best. God bless you

[@jasondiaz8431]

Awesomeness. We use to di this with range targets in the Army no idea why i didnt think of this.

[@sherimatthews2958]

Love this method! I’m going to do it for string lights and for my garden shade cloth both. I’m too old to climb and move bulky concrete planters. THANK YOU!!!

[@barbaracamacho8887]

Darn it! I wish I’d seen this video before I spent hours spray painting fence poles and planters. This is fantastic for folks with beautiful lawns that don’t want planters on the grass.

[@esintial]

1 inch metal poles (Guessing 12 ft) long 1.5 inch pvc (20 inch, 18 below ground) Pvc caps Hooks for top for hanging lights Nail across the bottom metal pole Black spray paint to match the mulch Suggestions on digging holes in the ground? Maybe just dig a hole and fill back in. Greeeeeaaaatt Idea!!!

[@lou3813]

Thank God for you 😍

[@LBizKid04]

Any concerns regarding lightening with a metal pipe or is it grounded?

[@bybryanwhite]

Thank you! Blowing you kisses for helping me immensely!

[@denfontez]

Im so happy i came accross this video!!!!! Thank you so so much!!!!

[@keithhutton8813]

Savant Level!!! Curious to how far apart you recommend the poles to be from each other? This is genius!!!

[@TheRayDog]

Very clever. I was thinking of driving rebar into the ground, say a 6' piece with 3 under, 3 above. But this so so much better.

[@marthahansen6123]

Love it, fabulous and easy!

[@heathertillman6516]

I love this idea! how would you recommend doing in on a patio or wooden deck?

[@lewisdundas1281]

Great idea. Thank you for sharing, you saved me a lot of time and money.

[@amarfarooqi03]

Thanks for the video. What kind of metal poles did you use and the length?

[@LBizKid04]

Any concerns regarding lightening with a metal pipe or is it grounded?

[@kirkp_nextguitar]

The same idea occurred to me, but I plan to use 3/4 inch (ID) galvanized pipe (10’ long), and 1-1/4” (ID) PVC. I think that will be stiff enough to cover my patio. I might need 1” if I want to extend across the lawn. You’ve video convinced me to get started on the project.

[@Racontact]

did you do it? I think you're idea is good. I was thinking about using cable wire with turn buckles for tension. then hang the lights on the cable to guard against damaging the light wire

[@kirkp_nextguitar]

@@Racontact Yes. The PVC pipes are about 18” deep. We didn’t paint the galvanized pipe. We have heavy duty cafe lights and the pipes are about 13 feet apart, so we didn’t need galvanized cable. It’s nice to be able to remove the pipes, but we like them so much we’ve left them up all year to light up the patio. It’s a super-easy project. If you have hardpan soil (as a do) a digging bar will make it much easier.

[@matthewallwood8234]

What’s a galvanized pipe?

[@matthewallwood8234]

Never mind I figured it out.

[@JeffCarrillo71801]

This is genius! Glad I didn't go buy those planters, concrete, and 4x4 beams like I was planning! Thanks a lot!

[@saima08k]

This is brilliant! Can you please link the pole in the bio?

[@IngzArtbyIngridRowell]

Did anyone else find the pole?

[@JayLupe]

Try those big warehouse stores that sell metal poles, rods, and rebar to build fences and such. Thats yalls best bet

[@strgazr84]

@@IngzArtbyIngridRowell I just went to Lowe’s and it’s a 10’ tall metal pole. They didn’t have the 1” wide one so I got a 3/4” x 10’ pole and a 1” x 2’ pvc pipe

[@scrolltrellis5510]

Love this idea!

[@izziebella832]

Wow! What an awesome and clever idea. I love how convenient it is. Thanks for the inspiration🙂

[@julieritter3973]

Hey there I did this in my yard and it came out so wonderful!! I love my yard so much more. It’s magical and your instructions were perfect. Thank you 😊

[@ashleynavarro92711]

What size pole did you use if I may ask? I wanna make this

[@julieritter3973]

@@ashleynavarro92711 i did the same that the gal in the video said. 1” poles and 1.5” PVC pipe

[@trovannas.2480]

About how far apart did you place your poles?

[@LBizKid04]

Any concerns regarding lightening with a metal pipe or is it grounded?

[@nourehm]

We did this way in our backyard for the fire pit, and came out so nice, great idea. Thank you! 👍🏼

[@buckeyejen1076]

Are the "metal poles" lengths of electrical conduit?

[@sclark161]

Now THAT'S a helpful video. By far the best solution for my project. Thank you

[@superbear617]

Great project! What are the diameters and types of pipe you used? Thank you!!

[@ElizabethAnnYang]

Toni, Thank You. This is so ideal. I'm planning on doing it. Thank you so much very smart lady!

[@demetperalta3902]

How did you get the hook in at the top? Did you drill a hole or did you find a pole with a hole in it already?

[@Sans_Fear]

I've seen some people say they've used a drill bit (specifically made for metal) to create a pilot hole before screwing in the hook.

[@Pearl3Drummer]

Awesome idea! Did you have to dig a hole for the PVC pipe or just hammer it in?

[@sandraichicago]

Brilliant, washing the dishes as fast as I can and running to Lowe’s!

[@caroldiament2740]

I just did this in my yard and am so happy with it! Thanks for the great idea!!

[@EdwardAvila22]

Nice DIY project....also nice green convertible roadster in the driveway.

[@sarwatahmed3850]

Great Vlog Whats the length of pvc pipe

[@rxonmymind8362]

This hack also works for your sprinkler systems. Take a pipe a little bit bigger and diameter than your sprinkler head put it flush with the ground. This way even if you run over it you won't run over to sprinkler head. Great idea I wanted to put some lights on my back porch thank you.

[@mad5210]

Great Idea, I was just gonna smash the pipe into the ground but this way makes way more sense!

[@brandyar1]

This is genius. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@jeffloucks2120]

Very nice. You could use this same method in a larger planter that you'd like to keep in place but remove the poles when needed.

[@Apollo_Blaze]

Great idea!

[@henrychan1]

Brilliant! I’m doing this in my backyard this week!

[@gregl2249]

Great idea -modify the top to hang flowers on and make another video for those of us who live close to the street thx

[@amazingracable]

Gonna save tons of money thanks to your tip. Thank you so much.

[@laocchi]

OMG Thanks so much for showing us how to hang the easiest way!!! Definitely doing this 👍🏻🙏🏻

[@usafsoc]

Just what I was looking for. Thanks for the sharing.

[@katykab00m]

Awesome idea & it looks great! Thank you!

[@jackdaniels2905]

You win lady! Thank you.

[@2Ryled]

How did you dig the hole so that the weight of the pole doesn't flop over a few inches?

[@strgazr84]

I just did this project and digging the hole was the biggest pain. I used a metal thing that I use for my beach umbrella to get in the sand lol

[@premiercastlerealtyllc2218]

great idea! I was about to pour some concrete down and put the pole in permanently...brilliant!

[@Sunshinelady]

This is awesome, thanks for sharing!!! I tried the concrete and containers route and the wind blew them over. Can’t wait to try your idea!

[@christophertaylor5286]

Great idea ! Thanks for posting.

[@chrismarchetti-olson6632]

What a GREAT idea!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@patricia7606]

Yes! Its a popular project and many times, as you described, poorly done. Just watched some guy bought expensive whiskey barrels with poles, patio lighting. Your diy is genius! Thank you so much! Wondering if I could mount a bird feeder from the bottom, using your technique. Squirrel proof! N xtra holiday lights as well. Cant wait to watch all your videos. Great job!

[@shan5954]

The poles and whiskey barrels are beautiful! The metal rod is begging for lightening to strike! JS!

[@LBizKid04]

Any concerns regarding lightening with a metal pipe or is it grounded?

[@Cesar_Castellon]

Thank you for this video. Do you hammer down the PVC pipe or dig a hole?

[@tamm3757]

Great idea…thank you so much! ❤

[@0807wanda]

What see the top where you have the hook? Can you post a closer pic ?

[@famcordova1178]

Yes I would like that as well

[@joejoeMan923]

great idea, going to use this

[@thomastrotta]

Hello, would you be able to share exactly what hook bolt screw you used? Thank you.

[@florinewoodward1315]

This is a great idea. Thank you for sharing.

[@lisabooth6549]

It looks like there is a pin through the pipe that keeps it from going deeper into the pvc pipe. Can you please explain that? Thanks.

[@Bdizzy0331]

Awesome and simple idea! Just gotta make sure you use that level and keep em straight. Thanks for the idea!!!

[@ilonalelli2667]

I did something similar but used 1” PVC pipe. Spray painted and easy to screw hook into if you aren’t able to drill through metal.

[@sanabrca50]

Great idea... thanks

[@auntylizzyrocks]

Oh my gosh…BRILLIANT!!!

[@ElizabethAnnYang]

Question: Did you drill the hole on the top portion of the pole?

[@WeezMcCheez]

Be great if you added a parts list and links

[@caruiz1971]

Great ideas love it, agreed with everything you said about the planters/buckets too bulky 💪🏼

[@searchanddestroy1417]

wow. that is such a great idea. great job!

[@michaelpaine8884]

I wonder if you could use a heavy duty umbrella stand for the pipe ?

[@kirkp_nextguitar]

I wouldn’t trust an umbrella stand with a heavy steel pipe being pulled to the side.

[@YTmtuck]

What kind if pipe is it? Steel, galvanized, aluminum?

[@elizavetabudko5142]

Amazing! Thank you for sharing. How did you dig a hole for the pvc pipe?

[@saima08k]

Yes pls let us know

[@SpringSweet1213]

My question exactly. The soil at my house has a lot of red clay in it and is very hard!

[@johnawaldron698]

Try a garden auger

[@HHSB1]

Great video explanation! I just completed doing this around our patio, and my wife loves it! Thanks for making me a hero at my house!!

[@buckeyejen1076]

Are the "metal poles" lengths of electrical conduit?

[@HHSB1]

@@buckeyejen1076 At Lowes get LG055 GL CP 1-3/8X10-6 SE which is Item #103268 Model #58910235. This is the top rail for a galvanized chain link fence. Also get 1-3/8 RAIL END Item #552266Model #59010065 which is the top cap that slips onto the pole and fasten your light string to each pole with a single zip tie. I used 8 inch zip ties becasue they looked strong. I did not paint anything for this project because the pole is galvanized and the top cap is aluminum.

[@2Ryled]

@@HHSB1 how did you get it in the ground?

[@HHSB1]

@@2Ryled I used a post hole digger (I already had one but they are available at Lowes. Get a heavy one.). I dug down 18 inches in order to leave enough PVC pipe exposed to put a cap on when I store the poles for the winter. Fill the hole around the 20 inch PVC pie with gravel and tamp it down hard with a length of 2 x 4.

[@2Ryled]

@@HHSB1 thank you

[@JONandCHERIE]

Okay this is BRILLIANT. I saw ONE video on KZbin where they did the same thing... pvc then a metal pole. And I was determined to find more info! Yours is even smarter with the cap!! I just hated the idea of huge planters and concrete, etc. This looks so much sleeker and more modern too. What was the easiest way to get the pvc into the ground??

[@ersindeger5155]

Apparently they used a rubber mallet (rubber 🔨) to bury the PVC in the ground... Even easier than digging a hole with a post-hole digger.

[@kedar10]

@@ersindeger5155 Didn't dirt got in when you hammer the PVC in the ground? How did you get rid of that? Or am I missing something? I would love to know how to get it working without digging.

[@ersindeger5155]

@@kedar10 Yes. It does get in the PVC pipe, however up to a certain point.. PLUS since it is loose dirt (since you will have hammered the PVC pipe moments ago), that loose dirt is easy to push back in the soil with the pole that goes through the PVC. Now the crucial thing is to do it after it has rained or after you wet the ground -say a couple hours ago-, as you obviously want the soil to be damp so t is easy to mingle with.

[@kedar10]

@@ersindeger5155 Thanks for the super quick response.

[@normasaldivar1882]

So glad I saw your video! I was gonna use buckets and concrete! Thank you for this great DIY idea! 👍🏻💕👍🏻

[@josegomez-jk7ys]

Thanks so much for sharing this, ill be doing this for my yard. I was going to do the barrel method with concrete.

[@thomasmorrison3279]

Excellent video. Thank you for sharing.

[@66gtb]

Thanks, exactly what I was looking for.

[@TheJKSE]

Can a mini version of this be done via planter on a small balcony?

[@tonifarmersgarden7758]

yes, but i wouldnt use a planter. I'd use zipties to attach the poles to your railing

[@carlosmedina5772]

Clever idea! Very helpful!!

[@christinalandry8871]

This is so smart!

[@gregpruitt1647]

Grate idea. I've been considering the pot full of concrete idea. Not any more.

[@JV-qe9cj]

great idea! thank you!