FYI: The cost depends on how many planters you’d like. When we did this project, the planters were $20, posts were $15, bag of concrete $4 (about 2 planters worth), bag of rock $3/bag, planter hangers $8. The lights were $50 off Amazon and we used 2 for the entire patio. We had the scrap wood for the forms, the stain, and potting soil. Then you decide the type and therefore the cost of your flowers.
Early Spring is a great time to start sprucing up your patio or porch. We use our back patio all year round in large part because of the beautiful and function DIY String Light Planters we made! Let’s walk through the steps here.
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Our Patio Before
When we purchased our home, the back yard and patio was a mess. There was poison ivy and overgrown weeds and plants all over. The drainage rocks were scattered across the patio. And there was very little sign that this could be a welcoming, warm place to entertain or hang out with family.
Painting the brick of our home made a huge difference. Even the back patio area seems brighter. However, we knew we needed something back here to help make the space more inviting and comfortable. We didn’t want to add lighting up higher on the back of the house because it would end up being really bright inside the house with all of the windows.
We decided on string lights to set the atmosphere we wanted, but knew that we were not going to be breaking up concrete back there any time soon to add posts.
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Many of us wish we could have outdoor lights glowing year-round; sadly, knotted electric cords and high energy bills hold us back. Thankfully, technology has advanced. Today, I’d like to share how I made a DIY fairy light tree with Starbright’s solar-powered string lights that could stay on year-round. Having solar-powered lights eliminates the need for long electric cords. This project was sponsored by Starbright.
Create an upside-down planter to grow tomatoes easily using a 5-gallon bucket with a lid and a few more supplies. Check out this informative article to know everything about the project in detail.
Vertical pocket planters are a great way to add some greenery to your home or garden without taking up too much space. Check out these DIY Vertical Pocket Planters For Urban Homes & Gardens to create amazing vertical planters. They can be used to create a privacy screen, add some color to a dull wall, or simply provide a home for plants creatively in a limited space.
Hi there! We have been working tirelessly on our backyard to create our outdoor oasis. There’s a lot of design planning and diy projects going on for this makeover. We have been making great strides and can’t wait to show you the progress. You can see where we started and how we built our pergola in my previous posts. Today, I want to share with you our DIY large cement planters that my husband built using plywood and cement.
If you want to make your garden stand out, you must try designing these Hanging Tire Planters displayed below! It’s the best way to utilize the vertical space while adding a cheerful vibe to the place.
Thoroughly wash driftwood, then plant your favorite succulents into it to recreate this decorative driftwood centerpiece for yourself! Watch the tutorial here.
I absolutely love water features, I find the sound of running water calming and soothing. So, I have been working on a couple new water features in my yard, and today I’m sharing one of them. I have this large granite boulder in my back yard that looked a little boring, so I decided what better way to spruce it up then to add a beautiful DIY pond and waterfall, and, since we don’t have electric power in this area, I chose a solar pump with a backup battery to ensure the waterfall was running for a large part of the day without having to run extension cords throughout the yard (plus I love using green energy whenever possible!). I also added in some solar lights both in the pond and around so it looks spectacular at night!
Hi friends! It doesn’t have to be expensive or fancy to be cozy! We added string lights over our backyard patio to create the perfect cozy hang out spot! ✨