DIY Yard Project: Make a Trellis From Tree Branches
Updated: Apr. 24, 2020
Need a trellis for a favorite vine? Create your own rustic trellis using tree branches in our latest diy yard project!
Do you like to grow vines? Â I do.
Instead of heading out to the store to buy a boring, wooden trellis, how about making a rustic trellis using tree branches? Â It won’t cost you much – in fact, you probably have a pile of tree branches to work with after pruning your trees. Â The only cost involved is for screws, twine and some rebar.
You will need tree branches (ranging from 1/2 – 1-inch in diameter), screws, twine, 2 pieces of rebar and a drill.
– To get started, decide on what shape you want your trellis to be and take a few minutes to sketch out how many branches you will need.
– Plan on 5 – 7 support branches, which will be positioned up and down and will provide the bulk of the support for your vine. Â These branches should be about 6 feet high and 1-inch in diameter.
– Sketch in the remaining branches perpendicular to the support branches. Â They should be spaced approximately 12-inches apart from each other. Â The spacing doesn’t have to be precise – remember that this is a natural, rustic trellis.
– When it’s time to put the trellis together, layout the branches on a flat surface and arrange them according to your sketch, making adjustments as needed.
– Have someone assist you to hold the branches and using a drill, add the screws in each area where the branches will intersect each other.
– Using a natural-colored twine, wrap each area where the branches intersect to cover up the screws.
– To provide extra support for your trellis, place 2 pieces of rebar (one on each side of the trellis) into the soil so that they are approximately 12-inches deep. Â Then anchor the trellis to the rebar using twine or wire.
– The final step is to plant your favorite vine. Â Maybe a clematis?
Creating a trellis from tree branches is not only a fun diy yard project, but it is also beautiful, sustainable and saves you money!
Do you have any diy yard projects that you have done? Â We are always looking for new ideas, so please share them with us!