Here is some information about trellis structure,
which is a very important planting tip for the home gardeners
Trellis structure
Again we have come with another innovative planting
tip which is very important for every home gardeners who always
strives for a healthy blooming fruitful garden.
Steps before positioning the trellis
There are different designs of trellis that can be ideal for your home
garden. But selecting the ideal type of trellis depends on what type of
plants will be climbing on it. While choosing the right design of
trellis for your garden it is a better option to choose a strong
trellis, which is also beautiful enough to embellish your garden.
Trellises can be metallic wooden or of plastic like PVC pipe. Metallic
posts are better than the wooden ones as they last long and doesn't get
damaged easily. If you insist on wooden post it is better to layer it
with a preservative. On top of the posts you can spread plastic or
string net or chicken wire net. But chicken wire net has a disadvantage.
Removing dead plants form chicken wire net can be a troublesome job.
Long Bamboo poles can be used to climb pole beans
Some information on trellis structure
- Plants should be trained to climb on trellises while they are
small. Attach string on the plants and make them climb the trellis
- Trellis structures should be located on the north side of the
garden so that the other plants are not overshadowed.
- It is better to use vertical trellis if there is a space problem.
Advantages and disadvantages of the trellis
structure
- Vegetables grown with the support of trellis are easier to pluck
and don't get rot easily. It is because it has less contact with the
soil.
- Air is circulated more and it results in the healthy growth of
the vegetables.
- Trellises can also take care of your privacy by providing you a
sort of screen from unwanted attention.
- Also it can be a cool shade during the summer and give a relief
from the scorching sun.
Growing plants on trellises are not without
disadvantages.
- Trellises should be strong enough for the windy places.
- Plant that are not naturally climbers you need to train them so
that they can climb the trellises.
- Heavy fruit and vegetables will require more support while grown
on trellises.
- Thorough -watering is required for trellis-plants, as water is
been absorbed quickly in this growth technique.
- As trellis plants are more open to wind so it prevents
pollination. So it affects the flower plants especially.
