{"id":77590,"date":"2022-08-05T10:44:58","date_gmt":"2022-08-05T17:44:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=77590"},"modified":"2022-08-05T14:01:55","modified_gmt":"2022-08-05T21:01:55","slug":"what-is-a-trellis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/what-is-a-trellis\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Trellis? How You Can Take Your Garden to New Heights"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you <\/span>own a house in Knoxville, TN<\/span><\/a>, or are <\/span>renting an apartment in Charlotte, NC<\/span><\/a>, adding a trellis to your garden can support plant growth, spruce up your garden decor, and can be used to create more private outdoor spaces by acting as a fence. So what exactly is a trellis, and how can it add style and support to your outdoor oasis? Keep reading to find out.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is a trellis?<\/span><\/h2>\n

\u201cA trellis is a vertical support structure for plants. It can be made of many different materials from plastic and metal to wood or bamboo, among others, says design-build company <\/span>Hicks Landscapes<\/span><\/a>. \u201cA trellis has a place in every landscape. They are versatile and also decorative. They support climbing plants such as clematis, roses, and ivy. Additionally, they can be used for vining vegetables such as cucumbers, squash, and beans. Create privacy in your garden with trellis panels. Whether bare or covered in vines, they provide a bit of separation from neighbors.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

Trellises types include latticework, wall mounted, obelisk, expanding, gothic, fan, and folding. Trellises typically have an open framework, allowing plants to grow upwards easily.<\/span><\/p>\n

The benefits of adding trellises to your garden\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

A trellis is more than just design and decor benefits. Adding a trellis to your yard can increase air circulation, reduce fungal diseases among your plants or vegetable gardens, deter insects and pests, and give your plants more sunlight exposure, all while allowing pollinators to pollinate easily.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How a trellis benefits your plants\u2019 growth\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

A native plant shop based in New England, <\/span>Blue Stem Natives<\/span><\/a> shares, \u201cUsing a trellis is a space-efficient way to grow many larger plants, allowing them to have proper airflow and sunlight for growth. Trellises can help bring native plants into your outdoor space as well. Training a vining plant such as Lonicera sempervirens up a vertical trellis allows you to bring a beautiful, wildly beneficial plant closer to your outdoor living area without compromising any other structures and allowing you to move it around as needed. Strawberries are another wonderful option, providing evergreen shade, adorable flowers, and delicious fruit, not to mention the pollinator value.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Trellises enhance your garden design and decor\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Garden design company <\/span>Thistle<\/span><\/a> says, \u201cTrellises are the perfect solution to a patio or deck with an empty wall. Just insert a metal trellis into a large rectangular container, and you have the basis for a stunning vertical garden, don\u2019t forget to attach the trellis to the wall. While people often think of planting a vine to climb up the trellis, that can take time, so instead, you can hang small potted plants off the trellis for instant foliage, color, and texture. Plant coordinating flowers and foliage in the container where the trellis is based, and it becomes a beautiful garden feature.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Here are a few things to consider before starting your trellis.\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Checklist for the perfect location:\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

You\u2019ll want to check off the items below when finding the perfect location for your trellis:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n