Garden trellis is probably the most undercelebrated piece of garden equipment you can buy, so I want to try and change that. There are so many ways to use garden trellis beyond simple fence extensions.
In this article, I want to explore the different ways to use a trellis in your garden to build new spaces, make the most of existing plants, and how you can transform small spaces in no time using a few simple trellis hacks.
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What is Garden Trellis?
A Garden trellis is a perforated fence panel that comes in all shapes, sizes, lengths and materials. Traditionally, trellis was used for climbing plants like roses and jasmine, making an ideal support structure that allowed for aeration and lateral growth of sprawling plants so they could be seen from all angles.
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What to Look for When Buying a Garden Trellis
There are only two real considerations when buying a garden trellis besides visual appeal; durability and height. The most common reason to buy garden trellis is to add height to fences, and for that, both durability and height are important considerations.
Firstly, some states have planning laws that restrict fencing to 8ft around properties without additional consent, and in those states that allow trellising at all heights, it needs to be durable, safe, and well fitted.
For that, you’ll need sturdy, long-lasting trellis materials, and durable fixing that won’t wear with age and poor weather.
Materials
Traditional trellis is made from hardwoods, or treated softwoods, but modern trellising can be made from all sorts of clever materials including cast metals and recycled plastics. Any materials can look good but consider your uses.
Twining plants like clematis or honeysuckle are happy on any material, but if you want to grow ivy, Virginia creeper or jasmine, they like timber or natural materials so they can anchor in with their roots, which appear whenever the plant decides it needs to support.
Tip: Although popular opinion states that icy and jasmine can damage render, their roots are purely anchoring, so do not damage the surface they hold on to.
Those roots are simply for anchorage and do not go in search of water unless you prune the plant at ground level.
(Check out our review of the best pruning secateurs here)
Height
Trellis look great at any height, and can be used as fences in their own right with 6-8ft trellis, or added to existing fences to add privacy, or support plants using 1-2ft widths of the trellis.
Fixings
Trellis needs fixing properly wherever you place it. While trellis allows air to pass through so doesn’t catch the wind in the same way as solid fencing, once plants grow through it can act as a sail, so needs to be well secured into the ground, or onto a wall or fence.
For timber trellis, choose a design that can be easily screwed into solid timber or concrete posts. For metal or plastic trellis ensure it has a sturdy frame with proper fixings.
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If a timber trellis breaks it’s relatively easy to fix, if a caststand plastic or metal trellis breaks, it’s much harder to fix.
How to Use a Garden Trellis
Garden trellis is perfect for climbing plants, providing most with support regardless of their growth habit. For clematis, morning glory, or annual climbers the trellis is enough to support them without additional considerations as they send out tendrils which clasp onto the timber, or wind themselves around.
For clematis and honeysuckle, it’s important to wrap them clockwise around your trellis to begin with as they will always twine clockwise regardless of how they are started. This helps give them proper support in the long term.
For other climbers like roses or climbing hydrangeas and some forms of jasmine, it’s important to regularly prune your climbing shrubs and tie them in with twine.
Check out our growing guides for plants perfect for garden trellis.
DIY Garden Trellis Ideas in Australia
Are you crafty? Do you get satisfaction out of making things with your hands? Below you will find several DIY trellis ideas and plans. There are a wide variety of ideas, from new handmade trellises to upcycled trellises made from old crib rails.
Please note that most of the trellis plans are in imperial units. If you are in Australia looking for plans using the metric system, they can be hard to find. However, the measurements are easy to translate using free online converters.
There is truly no faster way to make big changes in the garden than by using a garden trellis. We’ve split the ideas into groups, so you can make your own DIY garden trellis, or use a store-bought trellis for an instant switch up:
Making your own garden trellis is easy, and it means you can create the perfect trellis to match your own garden, as well as make the most of materials that you might otherwise throw away.
DIY Flowering Vine Trellises
1. DIY Garden Trellis
Source: This Old House
Are you looking for a climbing trellis for your home? If you are handy and good at building, you can make this eye-catching trellis. The trellis is ideal for adding beauty to your home while protecting it.
This free DIY trellis tutorial is intended for people with previous woodworking knowledge. It is a large build with a lot of corner cuts. Since this is a large trellis. It needs to be stabilised. You will need to bury the posts and use gravel for drainage.
2. DIY Garden Trellis Fan Plans
DIY Garden Trellis Fan Plans
Make this classic fan shaped trellis for your flowering vines and climbing roses. The designer also permits you to sell the finished product. This digital download will guide you through the steps of building the trellis.
Included are simple instructions. You can also follow along with the video tutorial.
3. DIY Backyard Garden Trellis Privacy Project
Source: Remove and Replace
Create a bit of privacy and beauty in your yard with this basic garden trellis. It is a fairly easy build that can be completed by a woodworker with basic building knowledge.
Follow the DIY trellis tutorial to learn how to make this trellis. It is a simple build that can be completed in a day. Setting the trellis will take a little help.
You need to dig a couple of holes, level the trellis, stabilise it, and secure it in place with concrete.
4. DIY Free Standing Garden Trellis
DIY Free Standing Garden Trellis
Make a set of these stunning trellises to add an artistic vibe to your Australian garden. Or use them to support your flowering vines. Unlike many other trellises, these are not anchored to the ground. So, you can move them around easily.
The completed freestanding trellis will measure 106.68 cm wide x 208.28 cm tall. It is a simple weekend project that will provide beauty and privacy to your garden. The plans are in imperial units.
5. DIY Cedar Garden Trellis
Source: RunnerDuck Eggspress
Not only will this trellis look amazing covered in blooming vines, it is a piece of artwork on its own. The trellis is pretty simple and fun to make. Measuring and cutting all the small pieces will be the most time-consuming part.
To make the trellis, you will need cedar boards, outdoor glue, and nails along with your regular tools. This trellis cannot stand on its own. It must be attached to pools or a fence.
6. DIY Honeycomb Garden Trellis
Source: Mama Needs a Project
Show off your woodworking skills by creating this amazing honeycomb garden trellis. The trellis is ideal for adding a design element to a boring fence.
The trellis fence decoration is made with several hexagon shapes attached together. This is an intricate piece that requires a lot of time, patience, and knowledge.
But the finished result is well worth it. When complete, the geometric trellis can be mounted to a wood fence using wood screws.
7. DIY Garden Screen Trellis
Source: Kippi at Home
Get these free garden screen trellis plans by subscribing to the Hippie at Home e-newsletter. The garden trellis is stunning and perfect for adding style and creating privacy.
This is a massive build that must be set in the ground for stabilisation. Once you have the panels up, you can add extra details such as plant hangers and lights.
8. Easy DIY Modern Trellis
Source: Taryn Whiteaker
This is another super easy DIY trellis build. It is a great way to add interest to a bare wall without putting in a lot of time, energy, or money.
To make the modern trellis all you need is a black metal fence panel, 2 black metal curtain hooks, a cordless drill (or dill with extension cord), and screws.
You can have this DIY trellis installed and ready for plants in as little as 5 minutes.
9. DIY Trellis Planter
DIY Trellis Planter
Do you have a small area that needs some colour, such as a deck? You can add a beautiful touch with this trellis planter. The planter is not permanent.
So, you can move it to another area when needed. This planter is designed for use with a plastic planter’s box. Or you can enclose the bottom and plant directly in the planter.
The plans do not include step-by-step instructions. You will need previous knowledge of woodworking to complete the project.
10. Bench with Planter and Back Trellis
Bench with Planter and Back Trellis
Not only can you make a gorgeous set of trellises with these plans, but you can create a bench too. This is an awesome piece that is not only decorative, but functional. It will make the ideal spot for sitting and relaxing.
Included in the download are steps with dimensions, 3D images, 2D drawings, a cut list, and a tool list. Completed the piece will measure 104.14 cm wide x 238.76 cm long x 203.2 cm high.
11. Moon Phase Lunar Plant Trellis
Moon Phase Lunar Plant Trellis
Do you have a laser cutting machine or 3D printer? Download this SVG file and make as many of these moon phase indoor plant trellises as you want.
DIY Garden Vegetable Trellises
12. Woven Bamboo Trellis
Source: Garden Therapy
Do you have an ample supply of bamboo? You can make this garden trellis with just that one item. It is a simple build that is environmentally friendly.
To make the plant trellis, you cut the bamboo to length, bury the upright poles, then weave in the horizontal pieces. By alternating the weaving pattern, the trellis will stay together without screws or ties. If you do not feel as though the trellis is strong enough, go ahead and add ties.
13. Cattle Panel Trellis
Source: Savvy Gardening
Squash is traditionally grown on the ground. However, the use of a garden trellis makes it easier to keep the plants under control.
To make the arched wire trellis you will need a piece of livestock panel fencing, studded T-bar posts, and plastic zip ties. The free DIY trellis tutorial has writing instructions for installation and a step-by-step video.
14. DIY Cattle Panel Garden Trellis
Source: Frugal Family Home
DIY trellises do not get any easier than this. To make the trellis, all you need is a piece of cattle panel fence and hog rings or cable ties. Simply cut the panel in half. Secure the top smooth edges together and insert the piked ends into the ground, straddling your plants.
15. DIY Pallet Trellis
Source: Home Depot
Make a pallet trellis for vegetables like squash and cucumbers. These vegetables need a strong base as they grow. You can the trellis out of old pallets or small ladders.
Simply lean them against a fence or a wall. Or attach them at the top to create an inverted V.
16. Modern Planter with Trellis
Modern Planter with Trellis
Build a trellis with a planter for your garden or patio. You can use a single planter to add a modern design, or place several of them together to create a partition.
The plans are in imperial units. However, you can get the metric file by contacting the designer. Finished, the planter trellis will measure 50 cm wide x 112 cm long x 210 cm high.
17. Tee-Pee Trellis
Source: The Coupon Project
This plain, functional trellis creates a tee-pee that many garden plants can climb. You can use it for squash, cucumbers, beans, and peas. It is a quick build that takes less than 10 minutes to make.
All you need are 3 pieces of bamboo, heavy duty twine, and scissors. The trellis is made in place. Once it is built, just add plants.
18. DIY Triangle Trellis
Source: Finding Lovely
Tomato trellises are often ugly. Instead of using boring wire trellises, create an artistic pyramid trellis. Not only can it be used for tomatoes, but it can be used for other climbing plants or just as a piece of garden decor.
Once complete, the trellis is heavy. You can simply sit it in place or push the legs down into the soil.
19. Tomato Planter with Trellis
Tomato Planter with Trellis
You do not need a large garden to grow tomatoes. You can grow them on your deck or balcony. With this planter, you can plant the plants directly inside or hide a bucket.
The attractive planter has a removable trellis. With the trellis, it stands 152.4 cm. tall.
20. Trellis Made from Used Crib
Source: Reposhture Studio
Do you have an old crib that you do not know what to do with? If not, you can often find them in your local Australian op-shop. This trellis idea uses the sides of the crib.
This is a quick project. You can simply prop the crib sides up against a fence or attach stakes and stand the trellises upright.
21. Freestanding Garden Trellis
Source: Lowe's
Make this trellis to add interest to your home. The trellis has both horizontal and vertical sections that create a unique design.
You can get the project diagram and cut list free from the Lowes website. Once you have them downloaded, follow the online instructions to create the freestanding trellis.
22. DIY Copper Trellis
Source: Family Handyman
If you have worked with copper piping before, you can make this strong and rust-proof garden. The project is intricate and requires specialised tools you may already have. The project will take a few days to complete.
Once you have the trellis made, it is easy to install. You level and bury the uprights into the ground. Then the trellis slips down onto the uprights.
DIY Wedding and Architectural Trellises
23. Wedding Trellis
Wedding Trellis
Are you looking for a wedding trellis you can move around easily? You can make this stunning piece following these easy-to-follow plans. And once the wedding is over, it comes apart in 3 sections for easy transport.
This is a downloadable PDF file. Included are step-by-step instructions along with a cut list, material break down, and full-scale templates for cutting the curved sections. The plans are in imperial units.
24. Wood Window Trellis
Wood Window Trellis
Add to the architectural design of your home with a few of these window/door trellises. This trellis has a beautiful, rustic feel. It would work well on an Australian home with a contemporary or farmhouse style.
This is an intermediate level woodworking plan. It should take approximately 4-5 hours to complete. The finished trellis will measure 121.92 cm long.
25. Rustic Wedding Arbor
Rustic Wedding Arbor
Grab that pile of old pallets and get busy making this rustic wedding trellis. It would be ideal for a country style wedding. Complete, the wedding arbour will measure approximately 243.84 cm high x 116.84 cm wide x 91.44 cm deep.
26. Garden Obelisk Trellis
Garden Obelisk Trellis
Add this obelisk garden trellis to your garden to add interest and height to your garden. This can be used for growing Dragon fruit plants or other climbing types of plant.
Leave it natural wood or add a pop of colour. Included in the plans are 14 pages of detailed instructions. The plans are easy to understand and there is a build video to follow along with.
27. Garden Wood Arbor
Garden Wood Arbor
Build this impressive garden arbour trellis to add an architectural element to your garden. You can leave it as it is or cover it in flowering vines.
The trellis is designed to be a simple build. The plans show you how to build the arbour in 11 steps.
28. Upcycle bed frames as garden trellis
Source: Flea Market Gardening
Old metal bed frames make beautiful plant stands with trellises, either low down to create separate seating areas (prairie fencing style) or attached to walls and fences to add more ornate height on a budget.
To make the most of your old bed frames, discard the slats and lengths for other projects, and use just the headboard and the foot of the bed. Keep the legs in place as these are useful to attach straight onto walls.
Method:
- For masonry or timber walls, drill parallel holes and fit wall plugs the same width as the legs of the bed.
- Drill matching holes through the legs of the bed. For hollow-legged bed frames, push timber into the tube for strength.
- Get someone to hold the bed frame in position, and screw it through into the wall.
- Plant some climbers in holes twice the width of the root ball, and twine them onto the bed frame above.
29. Old roofing battens make great trellis
The best material to build trellis from is timber. It’s easy to work with and has limitless possibilities. For a contemporary twist on traditional timber trellis, use roofing battens (2x1”) to build your own slatted trellis.
Horizontal trellises give beautiful dappled light and add privacy to the garden, but it’s just as easy to create diagonal slats or cross hatches like traditional trellis.
If you’ve got leftover timber from DIY projects this is the perfect way to make the most of it in the garden.
30. Instant trellis with chicken wire
Source: Makers Corners
Now I might be on my own here, but I love the look of chicken wire. There’s something about the industrial materials that just seems to suit any garden.
Framing chicken wire well is important to get it looking good though, so it doesn’t end up flopped over the wall like an old mash of barbed wire, which isn’t good for you or your plants.
Method:
- Create a sturdy frame out of treated timber, making sure the edges are crisp.
- Stain or paint the frame in a colour that matches your fence or ties in with the garden.
- Staple chicken wire tightly across the back of the frame.
- Attach the frame to the wall or fence using outdoor screws.
Note: This method can be adapted for free-standing trellis, or made for simple veggies plots by threading chicken wire through bamboo canes, or stapling it onto old pallets.
31. Upcycle branches to create rustic trellis
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You can go as ornate as you like with this. Weaving old branches from trees pruned in your own garden is the perfect way to make the most of this free material. Either weaving, or tying in with twine, you can create incredibly ornate structures or simple cross-hatch effect trellis.
Screwing the timber in when it’s freshly cut helps it to seal over too, making it much longer-lasting thanks to the natural saps which act as glue around the screws.
How to Use Garden Trellis for the Biggest Impact
If you’ve got an area of the garden that needs revamping or a little bit more of its own identity, trellis is perfect to change things up. Below, we’ll look at how to use shop-bought trellis to create an instant change.
32. Revamp old walls with garden trellis
Source: Laurie Black
Trellis might be primarily for climbers, but it’s also a great way to hide old walls you no longer like the look of, or add depth to painted timber walls.
By attaching trellis straight onto the house, you create depth and give space for roses and jasmine to climb without having to screw anything extra into the wall.
Using trellis like this also means you don’t have to splash out on green wall systems, which can be much more expensive, and provided you’re happy to twine on roses every year you’ll need to water much less than other types of green wall.
33. Create garden rooms using trellis
The idea of garden rooms is that you can create the illusion of more space by creating several smaller spaces in one garden. Traditionally, this was done with hedging, but by planting trellis into the ground on treated timber posts you can get the same privacy and separation in your garden as fully grown hedges, without having to wait for 5-10 years for hedges to establish from saplings.
Use roses or ivy to create fast-growing hedges using trellis fencing as support. Use a 4-6ft trellis so you can still see over into the next space, but create a feeling of separation at the same time.
34. Trellis teepees for sweet peas and beans
Don’t throw your old trellis away, make the most of it by using it in the vegetable garden. Old trellis might not look its best anymore, but by leaning it together and tying the top with cable ties you can create an instant tepee that’s perfect for growing beans, peas or even squashes up in summer.
Rather than growing squashes along the ground, you can train them up trellis, meaning you can grow twice as many pumpkins in a small bed. (Give the golden nugget pumpkin a try for a delightful addition to your garden.)
35. Trellis arbours
Source: ourstoneyacres.com
Garden arbours can cost hundreds, if not thousands of dollars, but did you know you can create the same effect for a fraction of the price with just a little elbow grease and some budget trellis?
All you need for this basic garden arbour is three pieces of 1.8mx1.2m trellis, six 2.4m timbers (4x4”), and plenty of screws.
- Start by making two frames.
- For each frame, lay two 2.4m timbers 1.8m apart
- Lay the first section of trellis 15cm from the top
- Drill pilot holes in the trellis, to avoid splitting the timber, then screw into the main timbers
- Attach the third 2.4m timber to the top of the others by drilling 45-degree pilot holes through the lower timbers, and drilling upwards into the top bar. Repeat this on the front and back.
- When the first frame is complete, repeat for an identical second frame.
- Dig two holes, 1ft wide, and 2ft deep.
- Drop the first section into the holes, then fill in with postcrete (keep the frame level at all times while it sets).
- Repeat this for the next section, making sure it’s 1.1m from the first so the top section of trellis fits, slightly overlapping.
- When both are set, attach the top section of the trellis.
- Done.
36. Add height to fences with garden trellis
Trellis is an easy way to add height to garden fences, but is often done very badly. To get it right, use the right length and width of timber, and use trellis which matches the width of your fence panels. Don’t leave gaps at the top as it always looks messy.
Start by attaching vertical timbers to the existing fence posts so they sit at the right height to support the new trellis. Then screw the trellis in from the sides to avoid visible screws. That’s all there is to it.
37. Use garden trellis to hang pots
Source: amazon.com
If you don’t want to spend on vertical planters, trellis can do the job for a fraction of the cost. Simply attach trellis to your wall, and use garden wire to secure any plant pots you like onto the trellis.
Use really good quality timber trellis for this so you don’t have to limit the weight of your pots. This way, you can use really cheap pots, filled with trailing plants, and within a year you won’t even see the wall, let alone the pots.
Best Garden Trellis Products in Australia
If you are not interested in building your own trellis, we have you covered too. Below you will find a wide variety of trellises for indoor and outdoor use. All of these are sold by companies in Australia. So, you get your product quickly, and you do not have to worry about customs duties.
Indoor Plant Trellises
38. Diamond Trellis for Indoor Plants
Diamond Trellis for Indoor Plants
Your indoor plants will climb in style with the help of this diamond trellis. The trellis is a great choice for plants such as philodendron, hoya, pothos, and monstera.
It is recommended for pots that measure at least 10 cm in diameter. This is a handmade, 3D printed trellis. It is made from environmentally friendly biodegradable PLA.
It measures 28.5 cm tall, 11 cm/13.5 cm wide and 0.4 cm thick. The leg length is 6.5 cm.
39. Hexagon Plant Trellis
Hexagon Plant Trellis
The Water Bee was designed with new cuttings in mind. However, it also works well with small houseplants. The honeycomb design creates plenty of support and space for the plant to climb.
The plant trellis measures 24 cm high. The hexagons are 15.5 cm and 6 cm in width. It can be used in a propagation vessel or inserted straight into the soil. It is available in 7 colours.
40. Plant Climber Trellis
Plant Climber Trellis
The Cardi-Bee is a lovely honeycomb shaped trellis. The small hexagons give you the ability to weave your plant through the holes, giving it room to climb.
It is handmade from acrylic and measures 20 cm wide by 29.5 cm tall. The trellis fits in a 125 mm pot (or larger).
41. Plant Stake Trellis
Plant Stake Trellis
Are you searching for a tall trellis for an indoor plant? The Tall Rickey wire trellis will take your plants to new heights. The trellis is available in 2 frame heights: 100 cm and 90 cm.
The hand rolled steel trellis has a powder coated colour finish. It is available in white, surf mist, riversand, pale eucalypt, deep ocean, and monument.
42. WorthPlanet Metal Garden Trellis
WorthPlanet Metal Garden Trellis
Create eye-catching displays with these decorative potted plant trellises. You get both the round trellis and heart trellis. They are made from iron with a black coating. They are durable and strong.
These black iron trellises are ideal for ivy, climbing roses, peonies, and climbing vegetables. The trellises can be used indoors or outdoors.
43. DIY Garden Support Superimposed Climbing Trellis
DIY Garden Support Superimposed Climbing Trellis
Do you like the look of the large outdoor, fan shaped trellises? They are also available in tiny versions for your indoor flower pots. The mini garden trellis is made from high quality PP plastic.
It is durable and practical. You can use the trellis for climbing vines or vegetables such as green beans, peppers, and tomatoes. It measures 25 cm tall by 15 cm wide at the widest point.
44. Practical Trellis For Climbing Plants
Practical Trellis For Climbing Plants
This Y panel garden trellis will enhance your indoor plants. Use it for climbing vines or your indoor garden. The trellis is made from strong, durable plastic.
It will not rust or erode. It measures 57 cm long x 23 cm wide x 57 cm high.
45. Veggie Pot and Trellis Kit
Veggie Pot and Trellis Kit
This tomato trellis is a great choice for anyone looking to grow vegetables on their deck or patio. It has a sleek, contemporary shape designed to provide the best possible growing environment. The trellis measures 30 cm long x 30 cm wide x 24 cm high.
Outdoor Flowering Vine Trellises
46. Rattan Garden Outdoor Artificial Trellis
Rattan Garden Outdoor Artificial Trellis
Create an instant impact and some privacy with a rattan trellis wall screen. Attach the panels to a fence or use them to cover a wall. The panels can be used as a star jasmine trellis or for any other type of climbing vine.
The trellis can easily be joined together to cover a larger area. Each piece can be contacted and expanded. Depending on how you set the panel, it can measure between 30 cm to 120 cm high by 32 cm to 330 cm wide.
47. Garden Raised Bed Trellis Planter
Garden Raised Bed Trellis Planter
This garden planter has a built-in trellis. You can place this raised bed planter on your terrace, patio, or in your garden. The planter measures 100 cm wide x 43 cm deep x 142 cm high.
The large flower box has a capacity of 90 L. The trellis can be used to hold a wide variety of Australian climbing plants.
48. Collections Etc Green Leaf Trellis
Collections Etc Green Leaf Trellis
I adore this simple garden trellis from Collections Etc. whose simple design is perfect for a contemporary patio, either inserted into a pot, with annual climbers or out in the border as a garden decoration in its own right.
Products like this are where trellis starts to become artwork, and it’s less about choosing something for its practical value, and more for what it adds as an ornament.
I like that ambiguity, but for some gardeners, it might feel like it's competing with the plants themselves.
49. Espalar Surface Mounted Heavy Duty Universal Espalier and Trellis Kit
Espalar Surface Mounted Heavy Duty Universal Espalier and Trellis Kit
If you’ve not come across espaliered trees before, you’re about to read something life-changing… You can grow almost four times as much fruit on properly trained trees in tiny spaces using clever pruning, and training across diagonal surfaces.
While espalier just means ‘to grow flat’, and can include trees with square canopies, the real benefit is when trees are planted diagonally and trained up vertical walls.
It means they can grow taller and have their branches pruned out annually so their entire energy goes into new, annual fruiting, rather than branching, and foliage, giving much higher yields.
This simple espalier kit gives you everything you need to get started with espalier trees on solid walls or fences.
50. Mersunt Garden Trellis Supports
Mersunt Garden Trellis Supports
Trellis doesn’t have to be flat, or even attach to a wall. These small upright trellises give plants 360 support and are particularly great for young trees, and annual vegs like tomatoes or annual flowering plants like Gaura which benefit from informal support like this, rather than being trained onto specific verticals.
Garden Trellis Frequently Asked Questions
Can you put trellis on top of an 8ft fence?
In legal terms, there is no difference between trellis and fence, so check local restrictions as fences between properties should typically not exceed 8ft tall.
How do you support a free-standing trellis?
Trellis supports need the same considerations as fencing, so to support a free-standing trellis, bury fence posts at least 1ft into the ground and secure them with postcrete or solid wedges.
The method of securing to fence posts should be chosen depending on the weight of what will be on the trellis.
How far should trellis be from a wall?
Trellis should never be attached snugly to solid walls or fences as plants need space to climb through both sides. If your trellis doesn’t have a footing as standard, use roofing battens to hold the main trellis sections at least 1-2” away from the wall.
Can you hang trellis without drilling into brick?
For lightweight trellis you can use brick clips, sprung clips that attach firmly around the edges of bricks for no damage trellis hanging.
Looking for more ways to add beauty to your garden? Check out our list of garden archways and arbours that will surely bring more aesthetics to your outdoor space.
Wrapping Up Our Garden Trellis Guide
Whether you’re after trellis for privacy, plant supports, or both, there is a garden trellis for you. I love getting out in the garden and upcycling materials, so for me, it’s always got to be the upcycled branches pruned from our conifers that make the best DIY trellis, but there are so many ways to use shop-bought garden trellis to make a big difference in your garden.
Published on October 6, 2022 by Gary Clarke
Last Updated on October 9, 2024
