From my house, these are not new ideas, but I still want to
share:
When I was pricing new trellises at Lowe’s and Home Depot,
almost everything was too small and made from scrawny thin metal or wood that
would rot too quickly. And the prices
seemed high for these new, generic-looking garden features.
So I bought a metal bed on craigslist and spray painted the
head and foot board for two different trellises.
I don’t remember what I paid for it, but it wasn’t much. They were perfect for large vines.
Carolina Jessamine vine, blooming in spring
This honeysuckle vine has grown so large, it's hard to see the trellis anymore!
I made another from a fireplace screen that I found at an
antique store. I cut the wire out of
it, and my husband removed the two folding sides. It was just what I needed for a rosebush I
wanted to train to grow up the front of my house.
Anyway, they cost a lot less, will doubtless last longer and
I think they are much prettier!
Thrifting + Creativity = Fun! (and more $ saved)
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