DIY Trellis Using Inexpensive Materials: A Step-by-Step Guide
Are you looking for an easy and cheap way to make a trellis for your garden? Look no further! With just a few materials and some basic tools, you can create your own trellis for your plants to climb on. In this step-by-step guide, we will show you how to make a trellis using one-by-twos and cotton thread. Let's get started!
Materials:
Four one-by-twos (eight feet long, $1 each)
Redwood stick (for the stake)
Small nails
Cotton thread
Tools:
Saw
Drill
Screws
Steps:
Cut the one-by-twos: Divide each of the four one-by-twos into a three-foot, four-inch piece and a four-foot, eight-inch piece.
Assemble the frame: Arrange the cut pieces into a square frame, pre-drill pilot holes, and join the two pieces of wood with screws. Do a brace to secure the joint.
Attach the stake: Attach the redwood stick to the bottom of the trellis with screws.
Add small nails: Add small nails all along the perimeter of the frame at six-inch intervals. Do not nail all the way in.
Weave the trellis: Use 100% cotton thread to weave the trellis by securing one end of the thread to a nail and weaving the thread in and out of the nails. Make sure to leave enough slack for your plants to climb on.
Connect the trellises: Make another set of trellis and attach it behind the first one with a two-foot piece of wood on top. Intertwine the green bean plants into the trellis.
Enjoy your trellis: Your trellis is now ready to use! The redwood stakes will resist rot, and the cotton thread is compostable.
By following these simple steps, you can create a beautiful and sturdy trellis for your plants to climb on. This project only costs around seven dollars and fifty cents, making it an inexpensive option for any gardener. Plus, using cotton thread instead of wire mesh or chicken wire means that you can compost the entire trellis, including the string, at the end of the growing season. Give this project a try and see how it can transform your garden!