But in order to ensure longevity especially if you want to string them overhead i think the best way is to use support wire.
Best way to hang lights on outside tree.
Other ideas for hanging your lights without a tree.
Choosing a layout design for hanging outdoor lights can be challenging.
Trees are natural supports for decorative outdoor string lights especially if you have them on both sides of a grassy area.
Measure the height of the tree a guesstimate works.
Here i ll share some other ways you could get your lights up by this evening.
Hanging lights with wire.
Put lights along your fence.
Layout designs for outdoor lights.
Using support wires isn t required.
We ve rounded up tons of our favorite string light ideas in this gallery.
We have this small multi stem trunked maple tree that i really wanted to use.
Once you ve checked this spacing unplug the lights to hang the rest of the string.
Guide to hanging christmas lights on outdoor trees tall and evergreen measure around your tree s trunk to find the circumference.
I always start by looking for trees and the side of homes as i start a layout plan to avoid having to install posts.
Divide the height by the distance you want.
Sometimes there is no other option but to have posts installed.
Whether it s an outdoor patio pergola structure open yard or tree filled glade outdoor string lights will add magic.
Learn how to string lights across the backyard correctly and your lights will look like they re floating in the air after dark.
Determine the tree s you want to have lights.
Plug the lights directly into an exterior outlet or into an outdoor extension cord and position the first bulb next to the mounting hardware.
Decide how far apart you want the lights typically 2 to 3 inches.
1 start by identifying trees side of home to secure lights.
This adds so much depth and intimacy to your backyard.
Café lights add a gorgeous glow to an outdoor living space but they can be tricky to hang if you don t have trees or other tall objects to string them from.
Here s a freestanding solution for hanging lights that uses planters and wood posts.
My husband refers.
Once you ve installed your cup hooks or strung up your wire you re ready to put up the lights.
It s totally temporary so it s perfect for renters.
But if you need something a little more low key simply install some pretty string lights in your backyard to really make it shine.
Determine how many lights you will need.
There are so many ways to get the lights up and we only showed two little ways we ve done it.