However, many premadegarden trellisesare unnecessarily expensive.
Learn how to build an affordableDIY trellisfor a fraction of the cost with the project ideas below.
These include cucumbers, tomatoes, and clematis.
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Once they’re in bloom, it’ll just look like a flower-covered fence.
This DIY window box trellis is an afternoon project made out of wood dowels and slats.
The slats can be used to houseair plantsor support vines planted in the box.
The Handyman’s Daughter
With enough tools in your garage, the piece could cost you almost nothing to make.
Use twine and thin pieces of wood (or even thick, short branches) to make the crossbars.
Coat Rack Garden Trellis
Reuse an old expandable coat rack as a trellis.
From How to Window Box (Clarkson Potter) by Chantal Aida Gordon and Ryan Benoit ofThe Horicult
Add glue to hold it into the open position, then paint it into a color of your choice.
Alfano painted and glued on unsharpened pencils to add extra spots for the morning glories to climb.
These trellises can also be used to train vegetables such as peas and cucumbers.
The Coupon Project
Made with inexpensive 1-inch-thick cedar fencing, each trellis costs less than $10.
DIY Mini Trellis
The Merrythought
If you are short on space, try a mini trellis.
The painted white structure adds contrast against a reclaimed wood fence and can be moved around as needed.
Sadie Seasongoods
Head to the home improvement store and buy 1x2s and 2x2s for about $10.
(They’ll usually cut the pieces for you if you ask.)
This trellis was designed for climbing sweet peas, but it should work with any plant.
Sybil Alfano
Use a staple gun to secure some chicken wire to one side of the window frame.
Once the plant starts growing up the trellis, you basically have your own privacy screen.
This DIY obelisk trellis has copper detailing that gives it some bling.
Finding Lovely
The copper will complement green plants but you’re free to substitute another metal, too.
This DIY tomato cage trellis gives a natural look that works in this farmhouse style garden.
The structures are topped with a decorative finial to add a nice finishing touch.
Delia Creates
All you need is 1x2s and wood glue to make this lightweight trellis.
Try this easy no-weld DIY project.
Livestock Panel DIY Trellis
Liz Marie Blog
Chooselivestock panelsfor an especially durable trellis.
The Merrythought
This DIY trellis also used and T-posts to create a strong structure to support the weight of climbing plants.
The simple materials can be sourced inexpensively at any home store.
Raised Bed Arched Trellis
Go for an arch-shaped trellis for an instant wow factor.
Jen Gilday Interiors
The twigs used for this DIY trellis creates a natural and enchanting feel.
Construction of this trellus is an utterly simple matter of tying up twigs with twine.
Decorative Micentury Trellis DIY
A Beautiful Mess
Select a midcentury modern-inspired DIY trellis to create stylish separation.
Rindy Mae
This DIY copper pipe trellis requires zero soldering and can be easily adapted for any size or configuration.
It is simply made with trellis netting and furring strips.
Is it cheaper to make your own trellis?
Ursula Carmona of Home Made By Carmona
It is almost always cheaper to make your own trellis than to buy one.
What is the easiest trellis to build?
What material is best for a trellis?
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