Step 1️⃣ : Prune Your Grapes 🍇
Before we dive into the trellis build, let’s talk pruning. If you haven’t already, now’s the time to prune your grapevines for optimum production this year. It’s okay if they weep a bit after pruning; it’s not too late to ensure a bountiful harvest.
Step 2️⃣ : Gather Your Materials
For this sturdy DIY arbor, which can also support vegetables and flowers, you’ll need:
– 16’ cattle panels
– 5’ lengths of 3/4” electrical conduit pipe (rebar or a similar sturdy material can work too, but conduit pipes are recommended for their weight and ease of handling)
– Zip ties
Step 3️⃣ : Setting Up the Foundation
1. Start by hammering the conduit pipes into the ground along one side of where your trellis will be, spacing them about every 2 feet. If your pipes are 5’ long, aim to sink them about 2’ into the ground to ensure they’re secure.
2. Repeat this step along the other side of your trellis area, ensuring both rows are parallel to each other.
Step 4️⃣ : Creating the Archway
1. Measure a consistent distance across the rows (5’ recommended) to create a tall and aesthetically pleasing archway.
2. Bend the cattle panel between the two rows of conduit pipes, forming your trellis’s structure.
Step 5️⃣ : Secure the Structure
– Attach the cattle panel to the conduit pipes using zip ties at every juncture, ensuring the structure is tight and secure.
Enjoy Your Trellis! 🌱
That’s it! Your DIY trellis is now ready to support your grapevines, veggies, or flowers. It’s a simple, strong solution that will not only enhance your garden’s productivity but also its appearance. We’re excited to see our trellis covered in grapes this year! Easy solutions that are also cost-effective? Now that’s BombDiggity!
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