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.
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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