Our friends at MyHomeIdeas.com have simple directions for creating a garden trellis in one afternoon. What you need:
6 (10-foot lengths) 2 x 2 cedar (for verticals) ***Note: You can change the size of the trellis to suit your needs, but be sure to have your lumber cut accordingly. 9 (8-foot lengths) 2 x 2 cedar (for horizontals) 2 large balls of green twine Wooden finials (optional) Powdered gypsum (or flour) 6 (4-inch) tomato plants Measuring tape Shovel or post hole digger Mallet or hammer Scissors
Step 1: Take the measurement
Select a flat, level location and clear out any debris. Measure the length and width to suit your particular space, then mark the four corners with gypsum or other powder. Mark the midpoint on each long side with more dots of powder. You will now have the outline of your trellis and the points where posts will go.
Step 2: Hammer and Shape
Loosen the soil where dots are marked with a sharp shovel to a depth of 1 foot for each post. Using a mallet — or even a large rock — pound the vertical posts into the ground. Measure 1 foot down from the top of each vertical post, and then tie opposite sides together to make three teepee shapes.
Step 3: Tie It Together
With strong twine and sturdy knots, tie the horizontal rails at 2-foot intervals on each side of vertical posts. Snuggle the remaining horizontal post into the crossed pieces at the top of the trellis, and secure. Screw-on wooden finials for a final flourish.
Do you have a trellis in your garden?
