Level: Easy Cost: Free to $20 Time: 1-3 hours
This summer I decided that I was going to do it...I would attempt to grow a vegetable and herb garden! Now, I know for some this may not seem like a fantastic feat, but you're talking to a girl here who has managed to even kill succulents. So to say I don't have a green thumb, is a bit of an understatement. However, because our backyard is 98% brick, I really wanted to utilize the narrow dirt strip to add some color and greenery. I researched the easiest veggies to grow, prepped the soil, and quickly realized that I would need a few trellis’ for the tomatoes. And with that, a new DIY project was underway.
The design and overall project was incredibly easy and inexpensive. They are simple enough to go with any backyard decor, and they provide the opportunity to add your own personal style with the paint/stain you choose. As for my backyard, I love how much the wooden trellis’ help to fill out the area. Now, on to the hard part...keeping these puppies alive.
SUPPLY LIST
● (2) 2"x2"x8'
- Cut to (4) 2"x2"x4'
● (2) 1"x2"x8'
- Cut to (6) 1"x2"x19"
- Cut to (6) 1"x2"x18 ½"
● Miter Saw
● Drill
● (24) 1 ¼" Screws
● Paint or Stain
● Paint Brush
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: Measure & Cut Wood.
Using a miter saw, cut each of your 2”x2”x8’ pieces into (2) 4’ lengths… giving you (4) 4’ pieces total. Cut your 1”x2”x8’ pieces into (6) 18 ½” and (6) 19” pieces.
Step 2: Assemble Sides of Trellis.
Lay (2) of your 2”x2”x4’ pieces parallel to one another, and use a pencil to mark 15” and 30” from the top. Next, place an 18 ½” 1”x2” across both pieces, making sure to line them up with the outer edge of the 2”x2”s. Start at the very top and continue down every 15”, just as you marked. Be sure to drill a pilot hole so that the wood doesn’t split, then use your 1 ¼” screws to secure.
Repeat this process with the remaining 2”x2”s and 18 ½” pieces.
Step 3: Connect Sides of Trellis Together.
Line up your 19” pieces to the outer edge of each assembled side piece. Drill a pilot hole and connect with a 1 ¼” screw.
Step 4: Paint or Stain.
Be sure to use outdoor paint or stain to protect your trellis from water, the elements, and to make it last. I went with a sleek white finish, but this is where you can let your personality really shine through. You can use fun, bright colors, or even get the kids involved by having them paint cute little ladybugs all over the trellis. Go wild!
Step 5: Clean & Plant Garden.
Put your saw and drill away, wash your paint brush, and start your garden!
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