Add lights arrange the planters in a rectangle no more than 10 apart.
How to hang patio lights.
Hanging patio string lights basic steps.
Install a hook into each tree at the marked spot.
Visualize where you want each strand to hang and adjust lights until they re in the desired position.
How to hang outdoor string lights from diy posts.
Secure one end of the string lights to one of the cup hooks with the hook attached to the light or with cable ties or twist ties if no hook exists.
If using guy wire hang this first.
Make sure the plug is near a power outlet or use an outdoor extension cord to extend the reach.
Drill guide holes on the trees where you want to hang the lights.
Draw a rough sketch with measurements.
In some situations the light strings may need to be threaded through the guy wire prior to being hung.
Mark the spots on the trees and drill guide holes.
Lay string lights around the perimeter of your deck.
Install the bulbs in your string lights.
With a helper string the lights from one tree to the next holding them carefully to make sure the holes are the right distance apart.