A trellis is in the simplest of terms a fence to support climbing, vine plants or any plant that needs a little support. Trellises consist of some sort of support such as posts and a system of horizontal joints of any material creating a support for the plant. They differ from an arbor in the ...
To me, all plants and flowers are beautiful. I especially love ones that climb, though – except for, maybe, kudzu. Some climbing plants are weeds, like kudzu, and others are flowers. Still other climbing plants are vegetables – like the pole bean. Many people set up trellises to give the pole bean plant a place ...
A garden trellis is not only beautiful and decorative, it can be functional as well. So how do you go about building a trellis to fit into your landscaping scheme? It’s easier than you think. First you need to decide where you want your trellis. Many people think a trellis can only be put at ...
Some trellises can be very complex and yet others are very simple; I personally prefer the simpler designs. My preference for the simple looking trellis styles is mostly because I rely on the other things which will be used to accentuate the trellis. For example the plants I choose will need to match my trellis ...
Isn’t it crazy how you can end up with so many of something? Some examples are plastic grocery store bags, packing peanuts, nick-knacks – well there are really too many things to name. Sometimes we don’t even know where we got most of these items but we just know we have too many of them. ...
Backyard clotheslines used to be social gathering places in many parts of the world. Drying clothes on clotheslines would allow housewives to get outdoors, enjoy the sun and talk with a neighbor out drying clothes on their own clothesline. Often this would led to an enjoyable coffee break, great conversations and friendships that would last ...
Grapes grow on a vine, which means they require a trellis to grow. Space is not generally an issue when using a grape trellis. You can easily grow grapes in your backyard in a small space as well as vineyards use several hundred acres of land to grow theirs. Grapevines require a trellis for support, ...
Grape vines need to be trained to grow upward on a trellis for maximum sun and air exposure. Training your grape vines to grow on a three wire trellis will provide that for the grape vines and make harvesting the grapes easier for you. The main building materials for building a grape vine trellis are ...
Building a trellis for plants to grow on in the spring is a great project for any gardener. A branch shaped trellis is a classic design that looks like a tree or large bush. Plants grow up the trellis and fan out towards the top. Its design is perfect for flowering vines or climbing vegetables. ...
When it comes to exterior decorations for your home, finding the right ones can be a difficult thing to balance. If you get too extravagant or excessive your home will appear gaudy and loud. Some nice accents your home can make a huge difference. Adding something simple like a trellis with climbing or flowering vines ...