Easy DIY: Turn a Fence Into a Trellis
Made of items from the hardware store, our version supports pole beans, morning glory, and vigorous hop vines that would otherwise ramble.
Photo by Thomas J. Story
How to make it:
Photo by Thomas J. Story
1. Mount four 5-in. square wood blocks, one for each corner, to a strong fence using wood screws.
2. Attach a loop hook to each wood block.
3. Hang each corner of a sheet of welded remesh (typically used for reinforcing concrete and sold in 3 1/2- by 7-ft. sheets) over a loop hook.
4. Follow the video below to complete the project.
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