Build a String Trellis

This easy string trellis works well for vining peas. Growing them upright saves space in the garden.

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Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 40

Yield: Varies

Author: Cris Daining

Tree branches 1″-2″ thick, over 5′ tall, preferably with some branches coming off for horizontal support
Twine and/or garden trellis net and/or zip ties
Rebar OR leftover wooden stakes
Garden stakes OR small branches with a ‘v’ in them

Search your local forest or wild areas for suitable tree branches. Trim off the excess little branches.
Stake the tree branches into the ground in the appropriate place in your garden. Since I have raised beds, they fit snugly in between the cinder blocks with just some leftover wooden stakes as additional support. However, you might need to use rebar, depending on what your garden looks like. Secure the tree branches to the rebar/stakes with leftover string or twine. Connect the branches together with the horizontal offshoots. Tie the horizontal offshoots to the branches with twine or leftover zip ties.
Cover the tree branches with the garden trellis net. Use the horizontal branches to secure the trellis netting. Make it as tight as you can. Stake it into the ground with either garden stakes or small ‘v’-shaped branches.
Plant your seeds and enjoy!

Use excess materials that you have lying around to make your garden trellises for free. Since I live on two mostly wooded acres, there are plenty of tree branches to use. (I use branches that are alreadon the ground.)