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Cottage Garden Arch
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This very classic garden arch makes an inviting entrance to your home or backyard, but what if you wanted to guide some climbing roses up it? Awesome.
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Lattice Fence Trellis
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A trellis fence doesn't offer much privacy because it has large holes, but if you start planting morning glories or clematis along the fence, it creates a beautiful screen that allows your plants to grow while still providing semi-privacy.
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Old grape vine trellis
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One of the easiest things you can do is make a trellis using materials you already have on hand: here, thick old vine branches are woven together with thinner vines to dry.
This makes a great lightweight trellis for small climbing plants like sweet peas.
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Vintage Ladder
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Ivy, Virginia creeper, and other climbing plants don't require much care, especially during the growing season.
You can attach a vintage ladder to an outdoor wall or shed by tilting it and securing just the top, or by fastening it firmly at the top and bottom to encourage a few vines to start growing their way up.
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Recycled window grilles
Becky Stayner
Repurposed windows provide the perfect support for climbing plants such as star jasmine.
Remove the glass pane and hang it on a wall or place it on a work bench in your garden shed.
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Movable trellis
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This container garden trellis idea is perfect for climbing veggies like cucumbers and allows you to grow beans, tomatoes and other “tall” vegetables without having to plant them in the ground.
You may also want to move your plants to a greenhouse or indoors during cold snaps or to avoid hungry animals at night.
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Branch and twine trellis
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I love the rustic look of cuttings of poplar or birch trees tied with string for the sweet peas to climb up into. Find a large branch from your garden and casually tie it at the top.
It cannot hold heavy plants, but is suitable for annuals such as sweet peas and morning glories.
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Vintage Fence Trellis
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A vintage fence leaning against your home is an easy way to keep creepers at bay, so head to your flea market for some bargains.
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DIY Pergola
A Piece of the Rainbow
Pergolas not only provide a structure to support climbing plants such as clematis, but also provide shade.
Before you build, contact your local utility company and have them mark the location of the underground lines, as the poles will need to be buried at least a quarter of their height.
Get the tutorial at “A Piece of Rainbow.”
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T-Post Trellis
Chicken Scratch NY
This adorable, rustic little trellis can be made with posts, poplar twigs, and twine, but you can also use cable ties. Use larger branches at the bottom and smaller branches at the top, alternating the thicker ends of each row.
Get the tutorial at Chicken Scratch NY.
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Honeycomb Trellis
Mommy Needs a Project
Beautiful in its own right, this hexagonal honeycomb trellis will add some serious curb appeal to your property.
Use a miter saw to make the hexagonal cuts and attach the trellis to the fence, screwing in all the horizontal supports.
Get the tutorial at Mama Needs a Project.
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Plastic Net Trellis
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To make a simple vegetable trellis that will last several seasons, attach plastic netting (also known as poultry netting) to two metal garden stakes. It only takes a few minutes to set up.
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Hedge trees
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Espalier is a pruning method that allows trees to grow flat or in a row along a wall.
While not technically a “trellis,” an espalier provides the appearance of a fence for privacy, though this technique takes time and effort to achieve.
Get some espalier tips from Oregon State University.
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Fancier Trellis
Handy Dad TV
This beautifully crafted trellis is perfect for making a statement in the entryway to your home, especially when decorated with flowering climbing plants like clematis. Be sure to use pressure treated wood and a stain/sealer for long life.
Get the tutorial on HandyDadTV.
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Bamboo Trellis
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Bamboo lasts forever! Buy a box of tall bamboo, tilt them together, tie the tops together and you'll have a bean tunnel that can be easily taken apart and stored come winter.
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Cedar board Clematis trellis
Handyman's daughter
Liven up a boring backyard fence with a trellis, which gives flowering climbing plants like jessamine the support they need to grow taller. In this project, you'll make a simple trellis out of cedar planks cut into short strips.
Get the tutorial at The Handyman's Daughter.
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Wire Wall Trellis
Lives saved
Get your greenery on top of brick with this wire trellis. Use masonry anchors, eye hooks and cable wire to create a base for your plants to cover.
Get the tutorial at Salvaged Living.
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Fir board trellis and planter box
Deuce Cities Henhouse
A two-in-one project, this trellis is mounted inside a handy planter, and the box has casters on the bottom so it can be easily moved when needed.
Get the tutorial at Deuce Cities Henhouse.
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No welding required copper trellis
33 types of green
No welding skills are required to assemble this beautiful copper tube trellis – it is held together with super strong adhesives – the copper will develop a beautiful patina over time.
Get the tutorial at 33 Shades of Green.
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Rustic Birch Trellis Ladder
Ashby Design
Whether you use this homely ladder as a trellis or seasonal decoration, it's up to you. It makes a lovely addition to any porch or patio. Try making one using small branches from your garden.
Get the tutorial at Ashbee Design.
Arricca Elin SanSone is a health and lifestyle writer for Prevention, Country Living, Woman's Day, etc. She is passionate about gardening, baking, reading, and spending time with the people and dogs she loves.
Chris is Country Living's Senior Food and Garden Editor, covering all things edible or growable. Chris has two children and lives in Birmingham, Alabama.
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