Standing Garden Trellis

A simple frame creates an architectural solution for training climbing vines.


Instructions:

General: Cut and label the parts as needed, using the Cut List and Cutting Diagram as guides and adjusting for fit.

1 Build the frame.

Note: The parts in this step are ripped from 1 x 6 stock.

a. Miter cut one end of each (01) back stile to create a point as shown in Figure 1.

b. Position one (02) back rail flush with the top ends of the (01) back stiles, and attach with pocket hole screws.

c. Position the lower (02) back rail 69 1/2 inches from the top of the upper (02) back rail, and attach to the (01) back stiles with pocket hole screws.

d. Apply stain to the frame, and allow to dry.

2 Prepare the remesh.

a. Cut a piece of remesh to 72 inches long using a jigsaw (with a metal-cutting blade) or wire cutters.

b. Clean the remesh with a wire brush and paint thinner, and allow to dry.

c. Apply spray primer and spray paint to the remesh, allowing each coat to dry.

d. Position the frame created in Step 1 on a flat work surface, and temporarily attach the remesh with painter’s tape.

3 Attach the remaining framework.

Note: The parts in this step are ripped from 1 x 6 stock. Apply stain and allow it to dry before assembling each part in this step.

a. Position the upper (03) front rail flush with the top and sides of the frame, and attach with 1 5/8-inch screws.

b. Position the two (04) front stiles flush with the sides of the frame and butted against the upper (03) front rail, and attach with 1 5/8-inch screws.

c. Position the lower (03) front rail flush with the (02) back rail and butted against the lower ends of the (04) front stiles, and attach with 1 5/8-inch screws.

d. Miter cut one end of each (05) stake to create a point. Using 1 5/8-inch screws, attach the (05) stakes to the lower portions of the (01) back stiles as shown in Figure 1.

4 Apply finishing touches.

a. Touch up parts with stain or paint.

b. Drive the trellis into the ground with a rubber mallet. Note: Additional stakes may be needed for support depending on your soil type. Attach the stakes to the trellis with 2 1/4-inch screws.

Cut List

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# PART NAME MATERIAL SIZE (in inches) QTY.
01 back stiles 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 96 1 x 6 x 8 2
02 back rails 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 55 1 x 6 x 10 2
03 front rails 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 60 1 x 6 x 10 2
04 front stiles 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 67 1 x 6 x 8 2
05 stakes 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 24 1 x 6 x 8 2

Finished Dimensions

Height: 96 inches

Depth: 1 3/4 inches

Width: 60 inches

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Project Details

Standing Garden Trellis

Lowe’s List

Skill Level: Intermediate


Materials
  • table saw (or circular saw with a straightedge guide)
  • miter saw
  • jigsaw with a metal-cutting blade or wire cutters
  • drill/driver with bits
  • Kreg Jig K4
  • tape measure
  • wire brush
  • mallet
  • paintbrush/rags
  • gloves (when using stain)
  • pencil
LUMBER*
  • 2 boards, 1 x 6 x 8
  • 1 board, 1 x 6 x 10
  • 1 board, 1 x 4 x 8**
HARDWARE & SUPPLIES
  • 1 (50- x 5-foot) roll of 6- x 6-inch, 10-gauge remesh
  • 1 box (2 1/4-inch) screws**
  • 1 box (1 5/8-inch) screws
  • 1 box (1 1/4-inch) pocket hole screws
  • 1 can of spray primer
  • 1 can of spray paint (Valspar Premium Enamel, Satin Everglade)
  • 1 gallon of stain (Cabot PRO.V.T. Solid Color Acrylic Stain, Ochre)
  • paint thinner
  • painter’s tape

*Availability varies by market. Cedar, redwood, and treated southern yellow pine are appropriate for this project.

**For additional stakes as needed.

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