Freestanding Trellis (2024)

FAQs

Can a trellis be free standing? ›

So, if you've ever wondered, "Can a trellis be freestanding?" the answer is a resounding yes. With a freestanding trellis from H Potter, you can create a stunning focal point, showcase your favorite climbing plants, and transform your garden into a true work of art.

To use trellis as a free standing feature or decorative fence it will be necessary to support it using posts fixed into the ground. A minimum post size of 50mm x 50mm will be required. Fix the posts using MetCrete Post Fix Concrete or Metpost post supports.

Design and pattern: Lattices have a crisscross pattern, often forming diamonds or squares, whereas trellises usually have a more rigid, grid-like structure. Functionality: Lattices tend to be used more for decorative purposes and privacy screening, while trellises are primarily intended for supporting plants.

This is a common problem. There's nothing like damaged or broken fencing to strain neighbourly relations. However, regardless of the state of your neighbour's fencing, you are not allowed to do any repairs, including painting, staining, varnishing or installing new panels or trellis.

Secure the Trellis

Depending on the size of your trellis, it is often easier to stake your ground spikes into the ground and then use a bubble or spirit level to get that piece of your trellis level first. Then attach your trellis to the provided ground spikes with included hardware.

Offer the trellis up to the wall in the desired position, check it is level and mark each of the four corners. The bottom of the trellis should be 30-45cm (1-1.5 feet) above ground level to prevent rotting and avoid breaching your damp proof course.

Building and making a garden trellis is not only cheaper than buying one ready-made, but it also ensures you get it the right shape, size, and thickness to match what you're growing. For instance, if growing peas or sweet peas, your material must be quite thin so it can cling.

What is the best material for a trellis? ›

There are many choices of trellis materials out there. But when it comes to building heavy duty trellis specifically, wood and metal are the most popular options because they offer more sturdiness and durability.

Wherever you install your trellises, make sure you leave room for the plants themselves. I like to leave about 6 inches of space in the raised bed on the inside of the trellis to plant.

Obelisk trellises are a happy medium between the flat panel trellis and the large arch trellis. Adding an obelisk trellis to your garden gives you room to grow smaller plants around its base, while your vining plants can grow right up the center and be easily tended (unlike with tomato cages).

Purchase four 1" x 2"s made from a natural wood like cedar. Cedar is preferable as it withstands the elements very well over a longer period of time.

With the broad side of the trellises facing east or west, I'm assured that the crops will get either morning or afternoon sun exposure. They will also benefit from shade in the heat of the summer. I have grown crops the other way, with the broad sides facing north and south.

We recommend a trellis that's tall enough to accommodate growing vines, but not so tall that you'd have to stretch to pick. Our trellises measure 6 feet tall, but anywhere from 4 to 6 feet will work for growing most vining plants vertically. If your vines begin to grow out of hand, pinch off the top tip of the vine.

Buy a couple of pieces of rebar from Home Depot or Lowes. Hammer one piece of rebar next to each leg of the trellis. Use wire to wrap around the wooden leg and the rebar to secure it. I use rebar that is cut to 2 feet in length.