A trellis panel is a simple addition to your garden that you can do so much with, from supporting climbing plants to creating a privacy screen. This particular one from East Coast Fencing is quite big and made from durable pressure-treated wood.
Read on for our full review.
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What Are You Buying?
1. Large Trellis Panel
The trellis panel measures 183cm by 60cm (1.83m by 0.6m), so it’s a fairly large panel. It’s made up of small squares each measuring roughly 10cm long.
You can use the trellis in whatever orientation works best for your garden. Horizontally works best for privacy or partitioning your garden; standing it up vertically is ideal if you want to maximize growing height for climbing plants.
2. Durable Pressure-treated Wood Trellis
A trellis stays in the garden all-year round exposed to all kinds of elements, so durability is a big deal. Thankfully, that’s not an issue with this square Trellis panel. It’s made from pressure-treated 16 x 38mm rough sawn timber.
The pressure treatment protects the wood from a wide range of problems including pests, decay, fires and warping, ensuring the panel lasts a long time.
In addition, the trellis panel comes with a brown hue finish that provides an additional layer of protection against rotting and pests. It also gives the panel a beautiful rustic look that adds a nice touch to your garden.
3. Versatile
Most people add a trellis panel to their garden to provide a place for climbing plants to latch onto. In addition to the aesthetic effect of having a trellis laden with beautiful plants, the vertical garden also works great in small spaces.
Some plants that go great with a trellis include roses, wisteria, jasmin, sweet peas, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
You can also use a trellis panel as a privacy screen, for a section of your garden such as your reading nook or outdoor reading area. Add some climbing plants to create even more privacy and add some lushness to your space.
A trellis panel is also ideal if you want to partition your garden to separate different sections or to keep out animals like pets and chicken.
You can also get the trellis panel simply for aesthetic reasons. It adds a nice texture and warm colour to any outdoor space.
How Easy Is It To Set Up?
The trellis panel cannot stand freely on its own, so it will require some work to set it up with strong support. You’ll need support that lifts it above the ground. Even though the wood is pressure-treated, leaving it directly in contact with the soil will eventually cause rotting and decay, reducing its lifespan.
The best way to support the trellis is using battens. Attach the battens to an existing wall or plant them into the ground. This trellis panel will need 2-3 battens depending on which orientation you set it up in.
When the battens are ready, now you can attach the panel to them using screws.
Tip: Remember to treat the battens with an outdoor coating to protect them from the elements.
Another way to set up a trellis panel is by attaching it to an existing fence to create a higher privacy screen.
Whether you are attaching a trellis to a wall, supporting it on battens or adding it to the top of a fence, we recommend getting a pro or handyman to help you if you are not very confident about your DIY skills. The East Coast Fencing trellis is also heavy (15kg), so you may not be able to properly install it yourself.
What Accessories Are Included?
The trellis panel doesn’t come with any accessories. But, depending on how you plan to install it, you may need battens, screws and other fixings to set it up.
If you plan to use it as a vertical garden, we also recommend getting some plant clips to support your climbing plants (they are much easier to use compared to tying strings).
Pros
- Large trellis panel.
- Durable and weather-resistant pressure-treated wood.
- Versatile.
- Made from thick battens that can support heavy plants.
Cons
- Requires a bit of work to set up.
Anything Else You Should Know?
It’s a good idea to apply a plant-safe wood stain on the trellis every year to keep rot and decay away. Also, regularly clean debris off the panel to reduce the risk of pests or rot. Keep an eye out for any cracks or loose joints and repair them immediately before the damage gets worse.
Conclusion
You can DIY your own wooden trellis from scratch — you just need the right wood, fixings, tools, time and skills. Or you can just order this affordable square wooden trellis from East Coast Fencing.
It’s large enough for a wide range of needs (order several if you need a large vertical garden or privacy screen) and it’s built to last a long time.
Where To Buy?
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