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How to make a wire espalier for a garden wall

Use these 5 steps to provide an elegant structure for climbing plants

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Drill holes

For a masonry wall, drill holes using a masonry bit sized for your masonry shields. On some walls, it is easier to drill through brick; on others, mortar. Work slowly and take breaks to avoid overheating the bit and the drill. On tough surfaces, use a hammer drill. Check that the holes are at least 1⁄4 inch deeper than the shield.

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