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Gardening Tips & Advice
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Trellises and Arbors
A trellis or arbor in your garden does much more than
just provide support for climbing vines and roses. Mention a trellis
though, and this is what springs to the mind of most
gardeners. However trellises are not just those wooden fan
shaped objects that we used to put up against our fence or house.
Today more gardeners are using all kinds of trellis
work and garden arbors to add a focal point to a large garden or to
transform a small drab area like a narrow walkway alongside their
house.
What is a trellis?
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A trellis can be any shape, size or material.
Generally it is constructed from crisscrossed wooden slats called
lattice or lathe but can just as easily be some type of metal work, or even
resin. A trellis may be free-standing in your garden
perhaps square or triangular, or it may be flat and designed to be
mounted against a wall or fence. Its purpose may be
functional, that is, to provide support for a climbing plant or rose,
or it may be strictly for decorative purposes.
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What is an arbor?
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An arbor is a little like a doorway, generally
constructed from lattice type material and provides an archway or
entryway into an area of your garden, or may simply stand alone as a
focus point in your yard. Providing an arbor gives one the
delightful experience of entering through to another area in the
garden as well as a place to showcase some beautiful climbing roses or
vines.
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Simple trellises and arbors can be constructed by most
gardeners in a weekend and most home building supply centers sell
ready made pieces of lattice that can be used to fashion your own
design. However, if you plan to grow a
long living or heavy vine of some type, you are wise to invest
in some sturdy materials or even better, purchase a well
constructed wooden or metal arbor or trellis.
Whatever material or style you decide on, remember
that adding a trellis or arbor to your garden will bring beauty and
interest, provide dappled shade, and of course serve as a
charming support for your climbing vines and roses. Visit
some of these merchants who feature
trellises and arbors.
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