Garden trellises are an ages-old staple of charming gardens. One thing you’ll notice about those stunning English manors is that none of them have clean walls. They’re speckled, lined, dotted, and filthy with every manner of green climbing vegetation imaginable.
Flowers hanging from garden walls, arches of roses and kudzu, homes bordered by walls of sweet peas and beans- all bring a sense of coziness to a garden. Garden trellises are easy to install and delightful when the climbing plants that inhabit them finally come to full bloom.
In this article, we will lay out a few different kinds of trellises. We will also discuss what they bring to a garden and the most suitable plants for them.
Flat Trellises
Flat trellises are propped up against a wall, laid out in a row for a privacy screen, or left free-standing. These trellises provide a single climbing surface for your plants. They work great in highlighting a part of your garden that seems a bit empty.
f you’re looking for an Alice in Wonderland-type garden, lay them out in a small maze or along a strolling path. Having lovely magenta flowers bursting from these subtle little walls will create a unique colorful setting. It will also win you a little privacy for those private gatherings.
Cages
Many don’t know this, but those cages placed around tomato plants and other climbing vegetables are also trellises. These trellises are great for growing plants that need more support and look great when placed in rows.
You might also try placing them throughout your garden, like small garden barriers protecting your more delicate plants. Any way you decide to use them, these will be unique, eye-catching additions to your garden.
Obelisks
Obelisks are similar to cages, only more decorative. Cages work as a place to grow high-yielding plants like tomatoes and cucumbers. At the same time, obelisks are a spectacular place for delicate little flowers to climb and create floral statues.
Obelisks are often black and made to mimic the look of wrought iron. If you have a wrought iron fence waiting for something to compliment it, an obelisk might be the perfect choice. However, the trellis must be tall enough for the plant you put under it. Some plants will quickly outgrow a small obelisk, so you’ll want to get the proper size for the type of plant you have in mind.
Arbors
Arbors are a charming yet classic way to introduce visitors to your garden while making your garden seem like a different world. They are structures often designed like arches. For a modern appeal, obtain a flat arbor that incorporates trellises to guide vines or flowers, creating a tunnel effect.
Arbors are typically used for flowers and vines. Depending on the materials’ strength, you may get vegetables and other productive plants to grow on them. With trellises, it’s all about durability and the height of the structure.
Arbors are typically used for flowers and vines. Depending on the materials’ strength, you may get vegetables and other productive plants to grow on them. With trellises, it’s all about durability and the height of the structure.
If you’ve got a barren wall, an unattractive view, or any other place that needs freshening up, arbors and other forms of trellis make for a great way to add some flair.
