How Do You Trellis A Mandevilla Mailbox?
The mandevilla is a glossy-leaved tropical vine that is loved for its large, trumpet-like flowers of red, white, pink or yellow. Often used as a summer annual, a popular use is to allow it to climb and ramble upon a mailbox, softening its lines with flowers and spiraling stems. Attaching a trellis to a mailbox is simple, however different approaches are taken if the mailbox post is wood or metal. Nailing into a wood post is straightforward, but in metal or plastic mailbox posts, install the trellis directly into the soil for greatest stability. Measure the height of the mailbox post with a tape measure or yardstick. Note if there are any ornaments or protrusions on the post that may affect an easy attachment of a small trellis. Jot down any measurement coordinates where a support beam or address number sign protrudes on the post so that an appropriately sized or shaped trellis can be acquired. Purchase a trellis at the local garden center or hardware store. Using the measurements and o
