How Do You Make A String Trellis?
Vining flowers like delicate sweetpeas and bold morning glories make spectacular displays of color when trained to climb the side of an old building, along the side of a deck, or up a fence. These vigorous vines need something to hold on to to keep them from sprawling along the ground. One of the easiest ways to provide them support is to create a simple string trellis anchored to the structure you want them to climb. Here’s how to do that. Select an area alongside a building or structure that receives full sun for six to eight hours a day, and prepare the soil for planting. Determine the height of the plant at maturity and mark this on the front of the wall or fence. If you are planting alongside a deck or patio, you also will have to attach the strings to the top of the deck. Attach small hooks or nails at this height, spaced 3 to 4 inches apart, across the area you want to cover. The spacing will depend on the size of the vine, its leaves and the size of its blooms. Space small deli
