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 However, today both arbors and trellis are used
for a variety of reasons in a variety of places. A trellis can be
constructed of wood with slats, or it could be made with simple wood
poles and livestock fence panels. The material in construction is
dictated by the use and the expected longevity of the trellis.
Arbors can still hold up grapes, no doubt. But, they are also a
great place to grow vining ornamentals, to place a wooden bench for
a quiet meditation area, or they can be used as a welcoming gateway
to your home, adorning the entrance to your private sidewalk or
offering a passageway through a fence into your private backyard
oasis.
To see what we mean, check out this pictorial video, and then use
your imagination and see where it leads you.
Small garden
arbor ideas After viewing this,
perhaps your heart is in it, but in your mind you’re not sure. Would
an arbor look right in your lawn or garden?
Here’s an idea. There are tons of images on the internet when you
search ‘garden arbor.’ Choose one or two that appeal to you and
print them out. Cut the arbor out of the print, removing as much
background as possible. Slip your cutout into a clear plastic pocket
page protector. Go outside and look through the page, holding it so
that the arbor appears to be where you think you might want it. Of
course, this isn’t totally realistic, but it will give you something
to go on.
Here is a video of a simple but classic looking garden arbor. This
one is made from scratch by a person who understands how to use
various tools. If you are not that person, you may be able to bluff
your way through, or you might want to choose another option.
How to build
an arbor – Son InLaw In that video
we hope you noted, this was a multiple day project. The more
important part to note was that he used concrete mix in the post
holes to stabilize the arbor and keep it standing strong. This is a
good reason for building your arch this fall.
You’ve cleaned out your gardens, laid your summer plants to rest for
the season, so you can work freely in your building area without
worrying about damaging fragile plants.
If a quite sitting place is what you have in mind, this video will
give you good instruction.
How to build
an arbor bench - This Old House Now
if you are not handy with tools, perhaps your next option would be
to purchase a kit or something pre-constructed. Check out your local
lumber yards to see what they have available.
Perhaps this year when you grew your cucumbers, you found that
walking through the vines laying on the ground was a hassle. The
vegetables you grew laying on the ground also suffered with flat
sides and soft spots. Plus, bending over all the time to harvest the
crop is backbreaking. While many will use a pole structure or a cage
to hold up the plants, a simple and effective idea is to put
together a garden trellis. You can do this easily, and depending on
the materials you use and the storage space you have, later you can
take the trellis down for the winter. Now while this may be a
project for the spring, planning now can still be a very good idea.
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 Check out this simple cucumber trellis.
Garden trellis
for cucumbers and melons A trellis
can also be a great answer for a bare spot along a wall or fence.
Planting climbing vines that will traverse up the side of your home,
or cover your wooden privacy fence can be damaging over time. Yet,
you would like to have something there to add eye appeal. Putting in
a simple wood trellis can be the best answer. Again building a
single side trellis can be as simple as having two sturdy posts and
a piece of prefabricated lattice. Or it can be a bit more
complicated if you’re up for it.
Check out this simple corner trellis that offers you the opportunity
to download plans and instructions!
How to build a
simple corner trellis If you are a
patio gardener, you can still have a trellis for climbing plants by
building a lattice planter box. If you’re handy with a hammer and
saw you can do this!
Rustic & cheap
DIY trellis planter While the
previous video showed a small box for a small space, you can also go
big and add an effective partition between you and your neighbors to
add a more private, and cozier feel to your back yard space.
How to build a
privacy planter - This Old House
Again, if you don’t feel handy, there are a wide variety of trellis
products in the retail market, including privacy boxes and corner
planter trellis. Check with your local lumber yard and see what they
may have available. Also, local folks such as Alexander Lumber and
RP Lumber may know someone who can build a trellis or arbor for you,
or if they don’t have anything on hand, they may have items
available for order.
Additional resources for trellises:
Big R,
Bonnie Brae Landscape Contractors, Wayne Alberts
401 S. Mary St., Atlanta
Phone 217-727-5090.
So remember, before you leave town, give a go at shopping local.
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