08/08/2024 12:00 AM
Trellis panels are a wonderful asset to any garden and offer a wealth of functionality from which to benefit.
This blog is aimed to help you take advantage of our trellis panels and inspire you to use trellis in your garden. A garden trellis is more than just a practical structure for supporting climbing plants; it's a design element that can transform your garden into a charming and elegant haven. Whether you’re looking to add vertical interest, create a privacy screen, or simply provide support for your favourite vines, there’s a trellis design to suit every need.
Wooden trellis panels
The classic wooden trellis panel is timeless and versatile. Opt for a square trellis pattern for a traditional look or go for a more intricate design to add a touch of sophistication and decorative style.
Top Tip: Use pressure treated wood with a long lifetime guarantee to ensure durability and longevity. If treated correctly, it won’t need to be re-treated, stained or painted throughout its life to prolong it. If you are training climbing plants across your trellis, ensure you are clearing/cutting back plant growth after every growing season, to ensure no ‘in ground’ conditions are created. This could cause rot and invalidate your guarantee.
1. Use trellis panels as fencing
If privacy isn’t a concern, trellis can be used to line the border of your property, providing a semi-solid, decorative alternative to solid fence panels.
2. Corner off a seating area
Create a secluded spot to enjoy alfresco dining or relax on a warm summer’s evening. Trellis panels can add a layer of partial privacy and make your outside area feel more like an outdoor room.
3. Wall-Mounted Trellis
If space is limited, a wall-mounted trellis is an excellent solution. Attach a trellis to an exterior wall or even a shed to maximise vertical space. This design is perfect for urban gardens and small gardens. Be sure to check planning permissions for height restrictions. You can opt for metal trellis or wooden trellis.
Learn how to install fencing to a wall
How to attach fencing to a wall
4. Garden Trellis with pergolas
Pergolas are a great focal feature to add to your garden. Use trellis to infill between the pergola posts to frame a walkway or create a beautiful backdrop for planting in front.
5. Trellis for climbing plants
A climbing plant’s best friend is trellis. The pales that make up the trellis panel act as great support to help the climbing plant grow taller.
6. Increase your fence height with trellis
Create a taller fence with trellis. As trellis is lighter, it goes well on top of a fence panel. The standard height of a fence panel is 6ft (1.83m). If you want to increase the overall height of your timber fencing, add a trellis topper. If you like the look of trellis on a fence but don’t want to exceed 6ft tall, install a shorter height fence panel first, such as a 4ft fence panel, with a 2ft trellis panel on top.
7. Improve privacy with trellis
Use trellis to frame certain areas of your garden where you want more privacy, like seating areas or hot tubs. Opting for lattice trellis will offer more privacy than other styles of trellis.
8. Create a wind block with trellis panels
Exposed seating areas may not be very pleasant to sit in on a windy day, so if you want to keep the view but add some protection from the wind, trellis is a great option, as its apertures filter the wind but break up strong gusts.
9. Hide unsightly objects
Trellis is a great tool to use when trying to hide unsightly objects in your garden, like lawn mowers or other garden tools.
10. Freestanding Trellis Panels
A freestanding trellis panel can act as a garden divider or a standalone piece in your landscape. These trellises are versatile and can be placed anywhere in your garden. Use them to create an archway, a focal point, or even a garden room.
11. Create zones in your garden
Trellis can be used to create separate areas within one garden. It can make the space feel a lot bigger and more functional. Trellis green screen Add a bit more greenery to your garden with trellis. Trellis is great for balconies or small gardens as you can use the trellis to grow vertically and take advantage of unused space.
12. Use trellis to add a decorative touch to your garden
Hang your plant pots and integrate flowers for a colourful decorative feature in your garden. Use it to help plants and produce grow in your allotment or garden.
Garden trellis can significantly enhance your outdoor space, providing support for climbing plants and adding visual interest. Whether you choose to use it to enhance privacy or as a focal feature, trellis panels will bring a decorative touch.