#time to figure out how to trellis the cucumbers

[voxartemis]

Finally got the veggie garden of my dreams this year! Had to put up a fence cause we currently have a plague of rabbits (they are welcome to eat as much clover in the yard as they want, but my sunflower seedlings and tomato plants (of all things, tomatoes??) are off limits to the nibblers)

But things are actually growing! It’s gonna be a year of seeing what works and hopefully I get something to eat once in a while.

I’ve got carrots in the pots (which I’ve done before but this is a new variety mix)

The right bed from the carrot pot forward is mystery broccoli from a coworker, two types of shelling beans, a purple and yellow cherry tomato (so excited about this one), and two mystery tomato’s from the same coworker.

The left bed from the carrot pots forward are mystery celery from the coworker, two variety of string beans (ones purple!!) and cucumber.

Gotta cover the soil around the beans soon as I think that’s all that’s gonna be germinating.

[animalcrossingshowdown]

I am LOVING the furniture brackets!! If it's not too much work, coule you maybe include what games the items are from/in? (Dw about it if it's too much though, the brackets themselves are probably very time consuming already)

I think maybe it is too much work but I'll list all the ones I know without googling here for you. I'm extremely familiar with NH's and NL's catalogue, and I mostly know which items are new to those games, but the older games I'm less sure about. if you wanna know a specific one, nookipedia is pretty good. I pulled all the images I'm using for the NL items from there

for the stand alone items, all of them except balloon dog, snail clock and lovely phone are available in NH

this isn't true 100% of the time, but here is a gist oh how items have progressed through the games:

the original game was developed for N64, and was ported to gamecube in the west. as a result these items have like 6 polygons and needed to be remade for the jump to DS. I believe most items made it to the DS, but I definitely know of a few that didn't make it (rip lovely stereo).

from DS to Wii, many items were ported directly as they were & use the same models (the ones with round parts were mostly remade though), so most items returned. same thing from Wii to 3DS, the 3DS has a tiny screen so the items could be reused again and most items returned. at this point though you can start to really tell the difference between the new and old furniture, since the new stuff has so much more detail and is generally less boxy

from 3DS to Switch EVERY item had to be remade. NH is an HD game and you can't be using models from 2005. as a result, less than half of the items in NL made it to NH (682 out of 1764) and many that did return look noticeably different

anyways here's a list of the tournament items and sets and where they're from to the best of my knowledge:

Items:

froggy chair - all games

leo sculpture - NH, NL (but it was stone and had glowing eyes in NL)

balloon dog lamp - NL

eggplant cow - definitely NH and NL, idk if it was in other games

dreamy wall rack - NH

throwback skull radio - NH

dried flower garland - NH

rose bed - NH

creepy skeleton - NH, NL, CF

elaborate kimono stand - NH

pergola - NH, but a similar item called "wisteria trellis" was a public work in NL

mom's plushie - NH

greenhouse box - NH, NL

soft serve lamp - I think all games? definitely NH and NL, but I think it's one of those classic forever items

cherry-blossom pond stone - NH

rocket lamp - all games, but it was called lava lamp in every game except NH

snail clock - NL

imperial dining table - NH, but a similar item called lazy-susan table was in NL. not sure if the lazy-susan table was in older games. possibly CF?

decayed tree - NH

lucky cat - all games

ACNH nintendo switch - NH (duh)

spooky cookies - NH

virgo harp - NH, NL, but it was wooden in NL

rescue mannequin - NH

kerropi bridge - NH, NL

tiny library - NH

scattered papers - NH, NL

lily record player - NH, NL

skull rug - NH

mom's cake - NH

star clock - NH

anatomical model - I think all games

moon - I think all games

hyacinth lamp - NH

cancer table - NH, NL, but it was all gold in NL

paper tiger - NH, NL, idk about older games

colorful juice - NH

music box - NH, WW, though it didn't play KK songs in WW, it just had one unique song that it played. I think it was an item for reuniting Katie and Kaitlyn. idk if CF had it too. one of the VERY FEW items that were in previous games to not appear in NL

bathtub with yuzu - NH

plain party lights arch - NH

cinnamoroll sofa - NH, NL

dreamy rabbit - NH

elephant slide - all games

fortune teller set - NH (though NL & CF had the creepy crystal)

cucumber horse - definitely NH and NL, idk if it was in other games

dessert case - NH, NL, maybe CF???

peach chair - NH

starry garland - NH

bonsai shelf - NH

afternoon tea set - NH, NL (NL girlies remember the struggle)

my melody clock - NH, NL

monster statue - NH

hamster cage - all games

wheat field - NH, NL, CF

dragon zodiac figure - NH, NL, CF, but it looked different in NL and CF

lovely phone - all games except NH

toy duck - NH

crescent moon chair - NH

retreo stereo - all games

titan arum - NH

resetti model - I think all games?? I think it's been the groundhog day item in every game. maybe not WW since it didn't have real holidays

rattan towel basket - NH

cherry blossom branches - NH

sets:

I'm gonna skip any "ACNH redesigns" since obviously they're only in ACNH. I don't consider any sets other than the sanrio sets and the mermaid set to be truly the same between NH and NL (all 7 of those sets were new to NL, so NH has NO SETS that are the same from older games)

dreamy - NH

wedding - NH

patchwork classic - NL

spooky - the version in the tournament is only in NH. the old version is in NL, CF and PG

throwback - NH

mush classic - NL, CF, WW

rococo - NL

elegant - NH

diner - NH

flower - NL

glowing moss - NH

ruined - NH

fruit classic - all games except NH

sweets - NL, CF

my melody - NH, NL

cabin - all games except NH

log - NH

green - all games except NH

modern wood - NL

insect - NL

mario - NH, but every game has had some version of a "nintendo set". NH is the only game to only have mario items

motherly - NH

kiddie - every game except NH

ironwood - NH

hello kitty - NH, NL

kerropi - NH, NL

house plants - every game except NH

stars - NH, kinda NL. NL had the zodiac items but they all looked different, while NH made the set more cohesive and added the glowing star items

gorgeous - NL, CF

nordic - NH

alpine - NL (very obviously added to show off the new customization feature)

construction - all games except NH

modern - all games except NH

chess - all games except NH

shell - NH

blue - all games except NH

cherry blossom - NH (but the clock was in NL)

cute - NH

lovely - all games except NH

rattan - NH (redesign of cabana, which is not in this tournament but was in every game except NH)

astro - NL

plaza - NH

fish - NL

moroccan - NH

kiki & lala - NH, NL

harvest - NL, CF, PG

mermaid - NH, NL

gracie - NL, CF

imperial - NH (redesign of exotic, which is not in this tournament but was in every game except NH)

cinnamoroll - NH, NL

regal - every game except NH

sloppy classic - NL

ranch classic - every game except NH

cardboard - NH, but NL also had a cardboard set

robo - every game except NH

classic - every game except NH

antique - NH

card - NL, CF

princess - NL, CF

[thestudentfarmer]

Hello and Good Day all,

Wanted to share what's hopping in the garden so far this week 🌱

Baby sunflowers coming up (gen 3 I believe if I recall right)

Armenian cucumbers, I'm going to attempt to trellis these ones to see how well they'll produce this way. After a winter with 0 of them I hope we get plenty thus spring/summer!

Update to the broccoli seed

A friend came by and happened to see them growing and got very confused, asking when I had planted green beans?

It took a moment for me to realise they were pointing to the broccoli and not the bean row behind them 🤦‍♀️ (where I had a few months ago planted some fresh beans that never sprouted due to the weather). We had a nice convo about how some plants seed.

The nasturtium is now blooming in 3 colors 🎉 🤩🤩

I will definatly be saving seed from this year's mixed batch and with luck have enough to take to the nearby libraries seed-library program 🥰 and to share with a few gardeners in the area.

A second year HollyHock returning, this excites me pretty good too, so far as I've grown them none have returned, so I am thrilled to see what colors come from this one (I've seeded red, deep red, pink and white and I believe a purple variety. )

And I learned how to poach eggs this week for the first time! It was kinda weird the first try (as seen here) but the pupper enjoyed a nice lil snack :)

As well, I got a new panel of fencing made up for the front garden space. I'm not yet 100% on what I'll do in the extension but will be figuring it out eventually 😂

As to the back extension, i got some planning laid out, next is getting the beds made and water lines laid out. I really want melons this year, so I am going to work very hard to get them :)

That's it for the update for now :) Thanks for coming by!

🌱🌻Happy Homesteading and Gardening 🌻🌱

3 12 2024

[tameblog]

Trellises and arbors are garden structures designed to provide vertical support for climbers, vines, and other upright-growing plants. They’re available in a variety of different materials, sizes, and designs, from simple jute or nylon netting creations, to complex, hefty wood and metal structures. Whether your landscape is filled with flowering ornamentals or geared more toward growing vegetables, incorporating an arbor or trellis into your garden design enhances both its beauty and functionality. This article focuses on the type of ready-made trellises available at most garden centers or hardware stores. With so many materials and styles to choose from, deciding which to purchase might feel daunting, but let’s dive right in and figure out what’s best for your garden. See more: How to Choose a Structure for Vining Plants. Why would you want to add an arbor or trellis to your garden? The answer is simple: you currently have a plant that is in desperate need of support to reach its full potential. Or you want to grow such a plant soon. Maybe you’ve always loved flowering vines but don’t know where to put one because you don’t have a fence to grow them on, or you’ve suddenly decided you want to delve into the world of climbing roses. Another often overlooked reason is that you’ve totally run out of space in your edible garden, and you still long to grow more tasty vegetables. Trellises and arbors to the rescue, every time. The benefits of adding a trellis or arbor to your garden A black-eyed Susan vine will achieve a much greater height (and put on a better bloom show) if given proper vertical support. Support All climbing plants need something to wrap around, cling to, or lean on to achieve their mature height, whether they’re twiners (e.g., pole beans, black-eyed Susan vines, or wisteria, to name just three) or tendril climbers (like passion vines or sweet peas). A climbing rose doesn’t twine or have tendrils, but it does need structural support to provide stability for its long arching canes and to allow it to reach its full flower-filled upright potential. Growing plants up an arbor (shown here) makes the most out of a crowded garden space. Maximizing space If every square inch of soil in your garden is full, there’s nowhere left to grow but up. In a crowded vegetable garden, a trellis or arbor maximizes vertical space. Training cucumbers, beans, tomatoes, peas, cucumbers, and squash upward frees up valuable space to grow more earthbound vegetables. A city gardener wishing for more flower-growing space can make the most of their tiny backyard by creating a vertical masterpiece of vibrant blooms using a well-placed trellis, covered with colorful clematis vines. Tomatoes are more likely to stay powdery mildew–free if grown on a trellis. This vertical support system allows for greater airflow and less disease. Improved air circulation and disease prevention Fungal issues affect many types of plants, and fungi thrive in moist, still, stagnant conditions where poor air circulation encourages spore dispersal and fungal development. A trellis enables fungal-prone plants to reach and grow upward, allowing air to move freely around their stems and foliage, minimizing the risk of fungal problems. Moving air also helps deter pests by reducing insect hiding places and helping to prevent those garden foes from settling in to lay eggs and multiply. A series of arbors and trellises made enough room for a “harvest path” in the veggie patch. Without growing upward, this edible garden would be a jungle and hard to navigate. Keeps veggies clean, pest-free, more productive, and easier to harvest In the vegetable patch, trellis-trained tomatoes, squash, peas, cucumbers, and beans can be kept off the ground, out of reach of slugs, snails, and sow bugs, as well as gophers venturing above ground for a bite to eat. Growing your vegetables vertically makes it easier to monitor for pests and to nip potential problems in the bud. It also increases productivity, since trellised plants can receive more sunlight and better air circulation. Growing edibles vertically makes for easier harvesting, keeping veggies visible and easy to reach. Arbors are especially picturesque and add an old-world charm to any garden. They are also the perfect sturdy structure to grow robust climbing roses on. Aesthetic appeal Even without any plants clambering through it, an arbor or trellis adds height, dimension, charm, and visual interest to your garden. These structures can enclose a space for privacy, define a garden room or entryway, create a focal point, or gracefully facilitate a transition between different garden spaces. Add a vigorous evergreen vine to your trellis, and you’ve got coverage for an unsightly view, or screening just as effective as any hedge. Factors to consider before purchasing an arbor or trellis The best trellis for your garden depends on a few key factors: Think of eye appeal, choosing one that blends with your garden’s decor and that you find pleasing. Pay attention to the size, durability, and strength of the plant you plan to grow, and its lifespan and requirements. For example, a climbing rose (Rosa spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9) is long-lived, requiring a long-lasting, sturdy, strong trellis. Vigorous wisteria (Wisteria spp. and cvs., Zones 4–9) will need an even stronger support. Avoid buying short, flimsy plastic, wood, or vinyl trellises, as they often come tumbling down as hearty perennial plants reach maturity. If you’re hoping to grow fragrant annual sweet peas (Lathyrus odorata and cvs., annual) just once, a trellis made of lightweight nylon or jute netting works fine. Budget and lifespan are worth considering. Inexpensive plastic trellises might only last one season; thin, hollow-tube metal trellises (which can be surprisingly expensive) rust and often break after barely a year or two; affordable wattle or willow trellises last a few years, with vinyl (varying price points) usually lasting longer, and cedar or redwood options lasting longer still. But even somewhat pricy wood trellises might need replacing after 10 to 12 years, depending on your climate. Full disclosure: I have one 6-year-old willow trellis barely clinging to life; one 10-year-old, hollow-tube metal arbor currently held together with rebar and wire; and a crumbling redwood fan trellis left behind by one of my grown kids. I also own over a dozen assorted solid steel trellises and arbors—the first one brought home over 22 years ago and still looking wonderful! Made by NorCal’s very own Artisan Trellis, these beauties come out on top every time for durability, eye appeal, strength, and versatility. They are the perfect choice for enhancing any space, from a formal rose garden to the most humble veggie patch. Rugged, sturdy, beautiful, well-priced, and built to last a lifetime—what more can you ask for from a utilitarian garden structure?   To discuss these trellising ideas or ask other gardening questions, chat with the author on the Gardening Answers forum. 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[ramestoryworld]

Trellises and arbors are garden structures designed to provide vertical support for climbers, vines, and other upright-growing plants. They’re available in a variety of different materials, sizes, and designs, from simple jute or nylon netting creations, to complex, hefty wood and metal structures. Whether your landscape is filled with flowering ornamentals or geared more toward growing vegetables, incorporating an arbor or trellis into your garden design enhances both its beauty and functionality. This article focuses on the type of ready-made trellises available at most garden centers or hardware stores. With so many materials and styles to choose from, deciding which to purchase might feel daunting, but let’s dive right in and figure out what’s best for your garden. See more: How to Choose a Structure for Vining Plants. Why would you want to add an arbor or trellis to your garden? The answer is simple: you currently have a plant that is in desperate need of support to reach its full potential. Or you want to grow such a plant soon. Maybe you’ve always loved flowering vines but don’t know where to put one because you don’t have a fence to grow them on, or you’ve suddenly decided you want to delve into the world of climbing roses. Another often overlooked reason is that you’ve totally run out of space in your edible garden, and you still long to grow more tasty vegetables. Trellises and arbors to the rescue, every time. The benefits of adding a trellis or arbor to your garden A black-eyed Susan vine will achieve a much greater height (and put on a better bloom show) if given proper vertical support. Support All climbing plants need something to wrap around, cling to, or lean on to achieve their mature height, whether they’re twiners (e.g., pole beans, black-eyed Susan vines, or wisteria, to name just three) or tendril climbers (like passion vines or sweet peas). A climbing rose doesn’t twine or have tendrils, but it does need structural support to provide stability for its long arching canes and to allow it to reach its full flower-filled upright potential. Growing plants up an arbor (shown here) makes the most out of a crowded garden space. Maximizing space If every square inch of soil in your garden is full, there’s nowhere left to grow but up. In a crowded vegetable garden, a trellis or arbor maximizes vertical space. Training cucumbers, beans, tomatoes, peas, cucumbers, and squash upward frees up valuable space to grow more earthbound vegetables. A city gardener wishing for more flower-growing space can make the most of their tiny backyard by creating a vertical masterpiece of vibrant blooms using a well-placed trellis, covered with colorful clematis vines. Tomatoes are more likely to stay powdery mildew–free if grown on a trellis. This vertical support system allows for greater airflow and less disease. Improved air circulation and disease prevention Fungal issues affect many types of plants, and fungi thrive in moist, still, stagnant conditions where poor air circulation encourages spore dispersal and fungal development. A trellis enables fungal-prone plants to reach and grow upward, allowing air to move freely around their stems and foliage, minimizing the risk of fungal problems. Moving air also helps deter pests by reducing insect hiding places and helping to prevent those garden foes from settling in to lay eggs and multiply. A series of arbors and trellises made enough room for a “harvest path” in the veggie patch. Without growing upward, this edible garden would be a jungle and hard to navigate. Keeps veggies clean, pest-free, more productive, and easier to harvest In the vegetable patch, trellis-trained tomatoes, squash, peas, cucumbers, and beans can be kept off the ground, out of reach of slugs, snails, and sow bugs, as well as gophers venturing above ground for a bite to eat. Growing your vegetables vertically makes it easier to monitor for pests and to nip potential problems in the bud. It also increases productivity, since trellised plants can receive more sunlight and better air circulation. Growing edibles vertically makes for easier harvesting, keeping veggies visible and easy to reach. Arbors are especially picturesque and add an old-world charm to any garden. They are also the perfect sturdy structure to grow robust climbing roses on. Aesthetic appeal Even without any plants clambering through it, an arbor or trellis adds height, dimension, charm, and visual interest to your garden. These structures can enclose a space for privacy, define a garden room or entryway, create a focal point, or gracefully facilitate a transition between different garden spaces. Add a vigorous evergreen vine to your trellis, and you’ve got coverage for an unsightly view, or screening just as effective as any hedge. Factors to consider before purchasing an arbor or trellis The best trellis for your garden depends on a few key factors: Think of eye appeal, choosing one that blends with your garden’s decor and that you find pleasing. Pay attention to the size, durability, and strength of the plant you plan to grow, and its lifespan and requirements. For example, a climbing rose (Rosa spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9) is long-lived, requiring a long-lasting, sturdy, strong trellis. Vigorous wisteria (Wisteria spp. and cvs., Zones 4–9) will need an even stronger support. Avoid buying short, flimsy plastic, wood, or vinyl trellises, as they often come tumbling down as hearty perennial plants reach maturity. If you’re hoping to grow fragrant annual sweet peas (Lathyrus odorata and cvs., annual) just once, a trellis made of lightweight nylon or jute netting works fine. Budget and lifespan are worth considering. Inexpensive plastic trellises might only last one season; thin, hollow-tube metal trellises (which can be surprisingly expensive) rust and often break after barely a year or two; affordable wattle or willow trellises last a few years, with vinyl (varying price points) usually lasting longer, and cedar or redwood options lasting longer still. But even somewhat pricy wood trellises might need replacing after 10 to 12 years, depending on your climate. Full disclosure: I have one 6-year-old willow trellis barely clinging to life; one 10-year-old, hollow-tube metal arbor currently held together with rebar and wire; and a crumbling redwood fan trellis left behind by one of my grown kids. I also own over a dozen assorted solid steel trellises and arbors—the first one brought home over 22 years ago and still looking wonderful! Made by NorCal’s very own Artisan Trellis, these beauties come out on top every time for durability, eye appeal, strength, and versatility. They are the perfect choice for enhancing any space, from a formal rose garden to the most humble veggie patch. Rugged, sturdy, beautiful, well-priced, and built to last a lifetime—what more can you ask for from a utilitarian garden structure?   To discuss these trellising ideas or ask other gardening questions, chat with the author on the Gardening Answers forum. To read more on Pacific Northwest gardening, go here.   Photos: Fionuala Campion —Fionuala Campion is the owner and manager of Cottage Gardens of Petaluma, in Petaluma, California.   Fine Gardening Recommended Products Organo Republic 16 Perennial Wildflower Seeds Mix for Indoor & Outdoors Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. Premium 16 Perennial Wildflower Seeds Mix - Special Garden Flower Seeds Blend designed for planting indoor & outdoors across North America. With over 16 varieties and 100,000 wildflower seeds, this mix is the best solution to attract pollinators - bees, butterflies & birds are essential for garden plants health. Our Special Perennial Wildflower Seeds Mix Includes White Yarrow, Columbine, New England Aster, Siberian Wallflower, Shasta Daisy, Lance-Leaf Coreopsis, Sweet William, Purple Coneflower, Blanketflower, Gayfeather, Blue Flax, Lupine, Dwarf Evening, Primrose, Mexican Hat, Prairie Coneflower, Black Eyed Susan. Easy & Fun Growing Experience with our online guides - Don’t plant disappointment - Add more colors to your wildflower garden! We send only super hearty heirloom flower seeds with the highest germination rate and fast sprout. Our detailed growing guide helps you grow seeds the garden of your dream like a PRO. Colorful Wildflower Garden from Seeds - Grow wildflowers everywhere - Indoor in window garden or Outdoors Flower garden Garden make a beautiful design for your garden borders, pathways, field or meadow and attract pollinators. Made in the USA by Small Family-Owned Business - Quality You Can Trust - Our wildflower bulk seeds variety pack are tested at the highest germination rates before being sealed to last for up to 3 years before you need to plant. Each packet of our flower seeds variety pack is resealable to make it easy to store and has its own label with a QR code for the growing instructions. National Wildlife Federation®: Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife, Expanded Second Edition (Creative Homeowner) 17 Projects & Step-by-Step Instructions to Give Back to Nature Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. From the National Wildlife Federation, the largest U.S. nonprofit conservation organization, with 6 million members and 51 state and territorial affiliated organizations. 17 step-by-step projects that everyone can do together make getting your family back to nature easy, educational, and fun. Over 200 color photos of backyard wildlife habitats and the wide variety of creatures they attract, plus step-by-step photos and illustrations for family projects. Learn wildlife-friendly practices for gardening, landscape design, supplemental feeders, birdbaths, nesting places, and more. Learn how to attract backyard pollinators, from bees and butterflies to beetles, bats, and hummingbirds Get your garden certified by the National Wildlife Federation's Garden for Wildlife(TM) program by following the included certification application checklist. A.M. 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[alexha2210]

Trellises and arbors are garden structures designed to provide vertical support for climbers, vines, and other upright-growing plants. They’re available in a variety of different materials, sizes, and designs, from simple jute or nylon netting creations, to complex, hefty wood and metal structures. Whether your landscape is filled with flowering ornamentals or geared more toward growing vegetables, incorporating an arbor or trellis into your garden design enhances both its beauty and functionality. This article focuses on the type of ready-made trellises available at most garden centers or hardware stores. With so many materials and styles to choose from, deciding which to purchase might feel daunting, but let’s dive right in and figure out what’s best for your garden. See more: How to Choose a Structure for Vining Plants. Why would you want to add an arbor or trellis to your garden? The answer is simple: you currently have a plant that is in desperate need of support to reach its full potential. Or you want to grow such a plant soon. Maybe you’ve always loved flowering vines but don’t know where to put one because you don’t have a fence to grow them on, or you’ve suddenly decided you want to delve into the world of climbing roses. Another often overlooked reason is that you’ve totally run out of space in your edible garden, and you still long to grow more tasty vegetables. Trellises and arbors to the rescue, every time. The benefits of adding a trellis or arbor to your garden A black-eyed Susan vine will achieve a much greater height (and put on a better bloom show) if given proper vertical support. Support All climbing plants need something to wrap around, cling to, or lean on to achieve their mature height, whether they’re twiners (e.g., pole beans, black-eyed Susan vines, or wisteria, to name just three) or tendril climbers (like passion vines or sweet peas). A climbing rose doesn’t twine or have tendrils, but it does need structural support to provide stability for its long arching canes and to allow it to reach its full flower-filled upright potential. Growing plants up an arbor (shown here) makes the most out of a crowded garden space. Maximizing space If every square inch of soil in your garden is full, there’s nowhere left to grow but up. In a crowded vegetable garden, a trellis or arbor maximizes vertical space. Training cucumbers, beans, tomatoes, peas, cucumbers, and squash upward frees up valuable space to grow more earthbound vegetables. A city gardener wishing for more flower-growing space can make the most of their tiny backyard by creating a vertical masterpiece of vibrant blooms using a well-placed trellis, covered with colorful clematis vines. Tomatoes are more likely to stay powdery mildew–free if grown on a trellis. This vertical support system allows for greater airflow and less disease. Improved air circulation and disease prevention Fungal issues affect many types of plants, and fungi thrive in moist, still, stagnant conditions where poor air circulation encourages spore dispersal and fungal development. A trellis enables fungal-prone plants to reach and grow upward, allowing air to move freely around their stems and foliage, minimizing the risk of fungal problems. Moving air also helps deter pests by reducing insect hiding places and helping to prevent those garden foes from settling in to lay eggs and multiply. A series of arbors and trellises made enough room for a “harvest path” in the veggie patch. Without growing upward, this edible garden would be a jungle and hard to navigate. Keeps veggies clean, pest-free, more productive, and easier to harvest In the vegetable patch, trellis-trained tomatoes, squash, peas, cucumbers, and beans can be kept off the ground, out of reach of slugs, snails, and sow bugs, as well as gophers venturing above ground for a bite to eat. Growing your vegetables vertically makes it easier to monitor for pests and to nip potential problems in the bud. It also increases productivity, since trellised plants can receive more sunlight and better air circulation. Growing edibles vertically makes for easier harvesting, keeping veggies visible and easy to reach. Arbors are especially picturesque and add an old-world charm to any garden. They are also the perfect sturdy structure to grow robust climbing roses on. Aesthetic appeal Even without any plants clambering through it, an arbor or trellis adds height, dimension, charm, and visual interest to your garden. These structures can enclose a space for privacy, define a garden room or entryway, create a focal point, or gracefully facilitate a transition between different garden spaces. Add a vigorous evergreen vine to your trellis, and you’ve got coverage for an unsightly view, or screening just as effective as any hedge. Factors to consider before purchasing an arbor or trellis The best trellis for your garden depends on a few key factors: Think of eye appeal, choosing one that blends with your garden’s decor and that you find pleasing. Pay attention to the size, durability, and strength of the plant you plan to grow, and its lifespan and requirements. For example, a climbing rose (Rosa spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9) is long-lived, requiring a long-lasting, sturdy, strong trellis. Vigorous wisteria (Wisteria spp. and cvs., Zones 4–9) will need an even stronger support. Avoid buying short, flimsy plastic, wood, or vinyl trellises, as they often come tumbling down as hearty perennial plants reach maturity. If you’re hoping to grow fragrant annual sweet peas (Lathyrus odorata and cvs., annual) just once, a trellis made of lightweight nylon or jute netting works fine. Budget and lifespan are worth considering. Inexpensive plastic trellises might only last one season; thin, hollow-tube metal trellises (which can be surprisingly expensive) rust and often break after barely a year or two; affordable wattle or willow trellises last a few years, with vinyl (varying price points) usually lasting longer, and cedar or redwood options lasting longer still. But even somewhat pricy wood trellises might need replacing after 10 to 12 years, depending on your climate. Full disclosure: I have one 6-year-old willow trellis barely clinging to life; one 10-year-old, hollow-tube metal arbor currently held together with rebar and wire; and a crumbling redwood fan trellis left behind by one of my grown kids. I also own over a dozen assorted solid steel trellises and arbors—the first one brought home over 22 years ago and still looking wonderful! Made by NorCal’s very own Artisan Trellis, these beauties come out on top every time for durability, eye appeal, strength, and versatility. They are the perfect choice for enhancing any space, from a formal rose garden to the most humble veggie patch. Rugged, sturdy, beautiful, well-priced, and built to last a lifetime—what more can you ask for from a utilitarian garden structure?   To discuss these trellising ideas or ask other gardening questions, chat with the author on the Gardening Answers forum. To read more on Pacific Northwest gardening, go here.   Photos: Fionuala Campion —Fionuala Campion is the owner and manager of Cottage Gardens of Petaluma, in Petaluma, California.   Fine Gardening Recommended Products Organo Republic 16 Perennial Wildflower Seeds Mix for Indoor & Outdoors Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. Premium 16 Perennial Wildflower Seeds Mix - Special Garden Flower Seeds Blend designed for planting indoor & outdoors across North America. With over 16 varieties and 100,000 wildflower seeds, this mix is the best solution to attract pollinators - bees, butterflies & birds are essential for garden plants health. Our Special Perennial Wildflower Seeds Mix Includes White Yarrow, Columbine, New England Aster, Siberian Wallflower, Shasta Daisy, Lance-Leaf Coreopsis, Sweet William, Purple Coneflower, Blanketflower, Gayfeather, Blue Flax, Lupine, Dwarf Evening, Primrose, Mexican Hat, Prairie Coneflower, Black Eyed Susan. Easy & Fun Growing Experience with our online guides - Don’t plant disappointment - Add more colors to your wildflower garden! We send only super hearty heirloom flower seeds with the highest germination rate and fast sprout. Our detailed growing guide helps you grow seeds the garden of your dream like a PRO. Colorful Wildflower Garden from Seeds - Grow wildflowers everywhere - Indoor in window garden or Outdoors Flower garden Garden make a beautiful design for your garden borders, pathways, field or meadow and attract pollinators. Made in the USA by Small Family-Owned Business - Quality You Can Trust - Our wildflower bulk seeds variety pack are tested at the highest germination rates before being sealed to last for up to 3 years before you need to plant. Each packet of our flower seeds variety pack is resealable to make it easy to store and has its own label with a QR code for the growing instructions. National Wildlife Federation®: Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife, Expanded Second Edition (Creative Homeowner) 17 Projects & Step-by-Step Instructions to Give Back to Nature Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. From the National Wildlife Federation, the largest U.S. nonprofit conservation organization, with 6 million members and 51 state and territorial affiliated organizations. 17 step-by-step projects that everyone can do together make getting your family back to nature easy, educational, and fun. Over 200 color photos of backyard wildlife habitats and the wide variety of creatures they attract, plus step-by-step photos and illustrations for family projects. Learn wildlife-friendly practices for gardening, landscape design, supplemental feeders, birdbaths, nesting places, and more. Learn how to attract backyard pollinators, from bees and butterflies to beetles, bats, and hummingbirds Get your garden certified by the National Wildlife Federation's Garden for Wildlife(TM) program by following the included certification application checklist. A.M. Leonard Deluxe Soil Knife & Leather Sheath Combo Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. MULTITASKING DUAL EDGES: a deep serrated edge and a tapered slicing edge ideal for tough or delicate cuts. DURABLE 6-inch stainless steel blade withstands 300 lbs of pressure. TWINE CUTTING NOTCH, DEPTH GAUGE MARKINGS & spear point - no need to switch tools when using this garden knife. LEATHER SHEATH: heavy duty, protective, clip on sheath to keep your knife convenient and secure. LIFETIME WARRANTY. Source link

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Trellises and arbors are garden structures designed to provide vertical support for climbers, vines, and other upright-growing plants. They’re available in a variety of different materials, sizes, and designs, from simple jute or nylon netting creations, to complex, hefty wood and metal structures. Whether your landscape is filled with flowering ornamentals or geared more toward growing vegetables, incorporating an arbor or trellis into your garden design enhances both its beauty and functionality. This article focuses on the type of ready-made trellises available at most garden centers or hardware stores. With so many materials and styles to choose from, deciding which to purchase might feel daunting, but let’s dive right in and figure out what’s best for your garden. See more: How to Choose a Structure for Vining Plants. Why would you want to add an arbor or trellis to your garden? The answer is simple: you currently have a plant that is in desperate need of support to reach its full potential. Or you want to grow such a plant soon. Maybe you’ve always loved flowering vines but don’t know where to put one because you don’t have a fence to grow them on, or you’ve suddenly decided you want to delve into the world of climbing roses. Another often overlooked reason is that you’ve totally run out of space in your edible garden, and you still long to grow more tasty vegetables. Trellises and arbors to the rescue, every time. The benefits of adding a trellis or arbor to your garden A black-eyed Susan vine will achieve a much greater height (and put on a better bloom show) if given proper vertical support. Support All climbing plants need something to wrap around, cling to, or lean on to achieve their mature height, whether they’re twiners (e.g., pole beans, black-eyed Susan vines, or wisteria, to name just three) or tendril climbers (like passion vines or sweet peas). A climbing rose doesn’t twine or have tendrils, but it does need structural support to provide stability for its long arching canes and to allow it to reach its full flower-filled upright potential. Growing plants up an arbor (shown here) makes the most out of a crowded garden space. Maximizing space If every square inch of soil in your garden is full, there’s nowhere left to grow but up. In a crowded vegetable garden, a trellis or arbor maximizes vertical space. Training cucumbers, beans, tomatoes, peas, cucumbers, and squash upward frees up valuable space to grow more earthbound vegetables. A city gardener wishing for more flower-growing space can make the most of their tiny backyard by creating a vertical masterpiece of vibrant blooms using a well-placed trellis, covered with colorful clematis vines. Tomatoes are more likely to stay powdery mildew–free if grown on a trellis. This vertical support system allows for greater airflow and less disease. Improved air circulation and disease prevention Fungal issues affect many types of plants, and fungi thrive in moist, still, stagnant conditions where poor air circulation encourages spore dispersal and fungal development. A trellis enables fungal-prone plants to reach and grow upward, allowing air to move freely around their stems and foliage, minimizing the risk of fungal problems. Moving air also helps deter pests by reducing insect hiding places and helping to prevent those garden foes from settling in to lay eggs and multiply. A series of arbors and trellises made enough room for a “harvest path” in the veggie patch. Without growing upward, this edible garden would be a jungle and hard to navigate. Keeps veggies clean, pest-free, more productive, and easier to harvest In the vegetable patch, trellis-trained tomatoes, squash, peas, cucumbers, and beans can be kept off the ground, out of reach of slugs, snails, and sow bugs, as well as gophers venturing above ground for a bite to eat. Growing your vegetables vertically makes it easier to monitor for pests and to nip potential problems in the bud. It also increases productivity, since trellised plants can receive more sunlight and better air circulation. Growing edibles vertically makes for easier harvesting, keeping veggies visible and easy to reach. Arbors are especially picturesque and add an old-world charm to any garden. They are also the perfect sturdy structure to grow robust climbing roses on. Aesthetic appeal Even without any plants clambering through it, an arbor or trellis adds height, dimension, charm, and visual interest to your garden. These structures can enclose a space for privacy, define a garden room or entryway, create a focal point, or gracefully facilitate a transition between different garden spaces. Add a vigorous evergreen vine to your trellis, and you’ve got coverage for an unsightly view, or screening just as effective as any hedge. Factors to consider before purchasing an arbor or trellis The best trellis for your garden depends on a few key factors: Think of eye appeal, choosing one that blends with your garden’s decor and that you find pleasing. Pay attention to the size, durability, and strength of the plant you plan to grow, and its lifespan and requirements. For example, a climbing rose (Rosa spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9) is long-lived, requiring a long-lasting, sturdy, strong trellis. Vigorous wisteria (Wisteria spp. and cvs., Zones 4–9) will need an even stronger support. Avoid buying short, flimsy plastic, wood, or vinyl trellises, as they often come tumbling down as hearty perennial plants reach maturity. If you’re hoping to grow fragrant annual sweet peas (Lathyrus odorata and cvs., annual) just once, a trellis made of lightweight nylon or jute netting works fine. Budget and lifespan are worth considering. Inexpensive plastic trellises might only last one season; thin, hollow-tube metal trellises (which can be surprisingly expensive) rust and often break after barely a year or two; affordable wattle or willow trellises last a few years, with vinyl (varying price points) usually lasting longer, and cedar or redwood options lasting longer still. But even somewhat pricy wood trellises might need replacing after 10 to 12 years, depending on your climate. Full disclosure: I have one 6-year-old willow trellis barely clinging to life; one 10-year-old, hollow-tube metal arbor currently held together with rebar and wire; and a crumbling redwood fan trellis left behind by one of my grown kids. I also own over a dozen assorted solid steel trellises and arbors—the first one brought home over 22 years ago and still looking wonderful! Made by NorCal’s very own Artisan Trellis, these beauties come out on top every time for durability, eye appeal, strength, and versatility. They are the perfect choice for enhancing any space, from a formal rose garden to the most humble veggie patch. Rugged, sturdy, beautiful, well-priced, and built to last a lifetime—what more can you ask for from a utilitarian garden structure?   To discuss these trellising ideas or ask other gardening questions, chat with the author on the Gardening Answers forum. To read more on Pacific Northwest gardening, go here.   Photos: Fionuala Campion —Fionuala Campion is the owner and manager of Cottage Gardens of Petaluma, in Petaluma, California.   Fine Gardening Recommended Products Organo Republic 16 Perennial Wildflower Seeds Mix for Indoor & Outdoors Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. Premium 16 Perennial Wildflower Seeds Mix - Special Garden Flower Seeds Blend designed for planting indoor & outdoors across North America. With over 16 varieties and 100,000 wildflower seeds, this mix is the best solution to attract pollinators - bees, butterflies & birds are essential for garden plants health. Our Special Perennial Wildflower Seeds Mix Includes White Yarrow, Columbine, New England Aster, Siberian Wallflower, Shasta Daisy, Lance-Leaf Coreopsis, Sweet William, Purple Coneflower, Blanketflower, Gayfeather, Blue Flax, Lupine, Dwarf Evening, Primrose, Mexican Hat, Prairie Coneflower, Black Eyed Susan. Easy & Fun Growing Experience with our online guides - Don’t plant disappointment - Add more colors to your wildflower garden! We send only super hearty heirloom flower seeds with the highest germination rate and fast sprout. Our detailed growing guide helps you grow seeds the garden of your dream like a PRO. Colorful Wildflower Garden from Seeds - Grow wildflowers everywhere - Indoor in window garden or Outdoors Flower garden Garden make a beautiful design for your garden borders, pathways, field or meadow and attract pollinators. Made in the USA by Small Family-Owned Business - Quality You Can Trust - Our wildflower bulk seeds variety pack are tested at the highest germination rates before being sealed to last for up to 3 years before you need to plant. Each packet of our flower seeds variety pack is resealable to make it easy to store and has its own label with a QR code for the growing instructions. National Wildlife Federation®: Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife, Expanded Second Edition (Creative Homeowner) 17 Projects & Step-by-Step Instructions to Give Back to Nature Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. From the National Wildlife Federation, the largest U.S. nonprofit conservation organization, with 6 million members and 51 state and territorial affiliated organizations. 17 step-by-step projects that everyone can do together make getting your family back to nature easy, educational, and fun. Over 200 color photos of backyard wildlife habitats and the wide variety of creatures they attract, plus step-by-step photos and illustrations for family projects. Learn wildlife-friendly practices for gardening, landscape design, supplemental feeders, birdbaths, nesting places, and more. Learn how to attract backyard pollinators, from bees and butterflies to beetles, bats, and hummingbirds Get your garden certified by the National Wildlife Federation's Garden for Wildlife(TM) program by following the included certification application checklist. A.M. Leonard Deluxe Soil Knife & Leather Sheath Combo Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. MULTITASKING DUAL EDGES: a deep serrated edge and a tapered slicing edge ideal for tough or delicate cuts. DURABLE 6-inch stainless steel blade withstands 300 lbs of pressure. TWINE CUTTING NOTCH, DEPTH GAUGE MARKINGS & spear point - no need to switch tools when using this garden knife. LEATHER SHEATH: heavy duty, protective, clip on sheath to keep your knife convenient and secure. LIFETIME WARRANTY. Source link

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Trellises and arbors are garden structures designed to provide vertical support for climbers, vines, and other upright-growing plants. They’re available in a variety of different materials, sizes, and designs, from simple jute or nylon netting creations, to complex, hefty wood and metal structures. Whether your landscape is filled with flowering ornamentals or geared more toward growing vegetables, incorporating an arbor or trellis into your garden design enhances both its beauty and functionality. This article focuses on the type of ready-made trellises available at most garden centers or hardware stores. With so many materials and styles to choose from, deciding which to purchase might feel daunting, but let’s dive right in and figure out what’s best for your garden. See more: How to Choose a Structure for Vining Plants. Why would you want to add an arbor or trellis to your garden? The answer is simple: you currently have a plant that is in desperate need of support to reach its full potential. Or you want to grow such a plant soon. Maybe you’ve always loved flowering vines but don’t know where to put one because you don’t have a fence to grow them on, or you’ve suddenly decided you want to delve into the world of climbing roses. Another often overlooked reason is that you’ve totally run out of space in your edible garden, and you still long to grow more tasty vegetables. Trellises and arbors to the rescue, every time. The benefits of adding a trellis or arbor to your garden A black-eyed Susan vine will achieve a much greater height (and put on a better bloom show) if given proper vertical support. Support All climbing plants need something to wrap around, cling to, or lean on to achieve their mature height, whether they’re twiners (e.g., pole beans, black-eyed Susan vines, or wisteria, to name just three) or tendril climbers (like passion vines or sweet peas). A climbing rose doesn’t twine or have tendrils, but it does need structural support to provide stability for its long arching canes and to allow it to reach its full flower-filled upright potential. Growing plants up an arbor (shown here) makes the most out of a crowded garden space. Maximizing space If every square inch of soil in your garden is full, there’s nowhere left to grow but up. In a crowded vegetable garden, a trellis or arbor maximizes vertical space. Training cucumbers, beans, tomatoes, peas, cucumbers, and squash upward frees up valuable space to grow more earthbound vegetables. A city gardener wishing for more flower-growing space can make the most of their tiny backyard by creating a vertical masterpiece of vibrant blooms using a well-placed trellis, covered with colorful clematis vines. Tomatoes are more likely to stay powdery mildew–free if grown on a trellis. This vertical support system allows for greater airflow and less disease. Improved air circulation and disease prevention Fungal issues affect many types of plants, and fungi thrive in moist, still, stagnant conditions where poor air circulation encourages spore dispersal and fungal development. A trellis enables fungal-prone plants to reach and grow upward, allowing air to move freely around their stems and foliage, minimizing the risk of fungal problems. Moving air also helps deter pests by reducing insect hiding places and helping to prevent those garden foes from settling in to lay eggs and multiply. A series of arbors and trellises made enough room for a “harvest path” in the veggie patch. Without growing upward, this edible garden would be a jungle and hard to navigate. Keeps veggies clean, pest-free, more productive, and easier to harvest In the vegetable patch, trellis-trained tomatoes, squash, peas, cucumbers, and beans can be kept off the ground, out of reach of slugs, snails, and sow bugs, as well as gophers venturing above ground for a bite to eat. Growing your vegetables vertically makes it easier to monitor for pests and to nip potential problems in the bud. It also increases productivity, since trellised plants can receive more sunlight and better air circulation. Growing edibles vertically makes for easier harvesting, keeping veggies visible and easy to reach. Arbors are especially picturesque and add an old-world charm to any garden. They are also the perfect sturdy structure to grow robust climbing roses on. Aesthetic appeal Even without any plants clambering through it, an arbor or trellis adds height, dimension, charm, and visual interest to your garden. These structures can enclose a space for privacy, define a garden room or entryway, create a focal point, or gracefully facilitate a transition between different garden spaces. Add a vigorous evergreen vine to your trellis, and you’ve got coverage for an unsightly view, or screening just as effective as any hedge. Factors to consider before purchasing an arbor or trellis The best trellis for your garden depends on a few key factors: Think of eye appeal, choosing one that blends with your garden’s decor and that you find pleasing. Pay attention to the size, durability, and strength of the plant you plan to grow, and its lifespan and requirements. For example, a climbing rose (Rosa spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9) is long-lived, requiring a long-lasting, sturdy, strong trellis. Vigorous wisteria (Wisteria spp. and cvs., Zones 4–9) will need an even stronger support. Avoid buying short, flimsy plastic, wood, or vinyl trellises, as they often come tumbling down as hearty perennial plants reach maturity. If you’re hoping to grow fragrant annual sweet peas (Lathyrus odorata and cvs., annual) just once, a trellis made of lightweight nylon or jute netting works fine. Budget and lifespan are worth considering. Inexpensive plastic trellises might only last one season; thin, hollow-tube metal trellises (which can be surprisingly expensive) rust and often break after barely a year or two; affordable wattle or willow trellises last a few years, with vinyl (varying price points) usually lasting longer, and cedar or redwood options lasting longer still. But even somewhat pricy wood trellises might need replacing after 10 to 12 years, depending on your climate. Full disclosure: I have one 6-year-old willow trellis barely clinging to life; one 10-year-old, hollow-tube metal arbor currently held together with rebar and wire; and a crumbling redwood fan trellis left behind by one of my grown kids. I also own over a dozen assorted solid steel trellises and arbors—the first one brought home over 22 years ago and still looking wonderful! Made by NorCal’s very own Artisan Trellis, these beauties come out on top every time for durability, eye appeal, strength, and versatility. They are the perfect choice for enhancing any space, from a formal rose garden to the most humble veggie patch. Rugged, sturdy, beautiful, well-priced, and built to last a lifetime—what more can you ask for from a utilitarian garden structure?   To discuss these trellising ideas or ask other gardening questions, chat with the author on the Gardening Answers forum. To read more on Pacific Northwest gardening, go here.   Photos: Fionuala Campion —Fionuala Campion is the owner and manager of Cottage Gardens of Petaluma, in Petaluma, California.   Fine Gardening Recommended Products Organo Republic 16 Perennial Wildflower Seeds Mix for Indoor & Outdoors Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. Premium 16 Perennial Wildflower Seeds Mix - Special Garden Flower Seeds Blend designed for planting indoor & outdoors across North America. With over 16 varieties and 100,000 wildflower seeds, this mix is the best solution to attract pollinators - bees, butterflies & birds are essential for garden plants health. Our Special Perennial Wildflower Seeds Mix Includes White Yarrow, Columbine, New England Aster, Siberian Wallflower, Shasta Daisy, Lance-Leaf Coreopsis, Sweet William, Purple Coneflower, Blanketflower, Gayfeather, Blue Flax, Lupine, Dwarf Evening, Primrose, Mexican Hat, Prairie Coneflower, Black Eyed Susan. Easy & Fun Growing Experience with our online guides - Don’t plant disappointment - Add more colors to your wildflower garden! We send only super hearty heirloom flower seeds with the highest germination rate and fast sprout. Our detailed growing guide helps you grow seeds the garden of your dream like a PRO. Colorful Wildflower Garden from Seeds - Grow wildflowers everywhere - Indoor in window garden or Outdoors Flower garden Garden make a beautiful design for your garden borders, pathways, field or meadow and attract pollinators. Made in the USA by Small Family-Owned Business - Quality You Can Trust - Our wildflower bulk seeds variety pack are tested at the highest germination rates before being sealed to last for up to 3 years before you need to plant. Each packet of our flower seeds variety pack is resealable to make it easy to store and has its own label with a QR code for the growing instructions. National Wildlife Federation®: Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife, Expanded Second Edition (Creative Homeowner) 17 Projects & Step-by-Step Instructions to Give Back to Nature Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. From the National Wildlife Federation, the largest U.S. nonprofit conservation organization, with 6 million members and 51 state and territorial affiliated organizations. 17 step-by-step projects that everyone can do together make getting your family back to nature easy, educational, and fun. Over 200 color photos of backyard wildlife habitats and the wide variety of creatures they attract, plus step-by-step photos and illustrations for family projects. Learn wildlife-friendly practices for gardening, landscape design, supplemental feeders, birdbaths, nesting places, and more. Learn how to attract backyard pollinators, from bees and butterflies to beetles, bats, and hummingbirds Get your garden certified by the National Wildlife Federation's Garden for Wildlife(TM) program by following the included certification application checklist. A.M. Leonard Deluxe Soil Knife & Leather Sheath Combo Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. MULTITASKING DUAL EDGES: a deep serrated edge and a tapered slicing edge ideal for tough or delicate cuts. DURABLE 6-inch stainless steel blade withstands 300 lbs of pressure. TWINE CUTTING NOTCH, DEPTH GAUGE MARKINGS & spear point - no need to switch tools when using this garden knife. LEATHER SHEATH: heavy duty, protective, clip on sheath to keep your knife convenient and secure. LIFETIME WARRANTY. Source link

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Trellises and arbors are garden structures designed to provide vertical support for climbers, vines, and other upright-growing plants. They’re available in a variety of different materials, sizes, and designs, from simple jute or nylon netting creations, to complex, hefty wood and metal structures. Whether your landscape is filled with flowering ornamentals or geared more toward growing vegetables, incorporating an arbor or trellis into your garden design enhances both its beauty and functionality. This article focuses on the type of ready-made trellises available at most garden centers or hardware stores. With so many materials and styles to choose from, deciding which to purchase might feel daunting, but let’s dive right in and figure out what’s best for your garden. See more: How to Choose a Structure for Vining Plants. Why would you want to add an arbor or trellis to your garden? The answer is simple: you currently have a plant that is in desperate need of support to reach its full potential. Or you want to grow such a plant soon. Maybe you’ve always loved flowering vines but don’t know where to put one because you don’t have a fence to grow them on, or you’ve suddenly decided you want to delve into the world of climbing roses. Another often overlooked reason is that you’ve totally run out of space in your edible garden, and you still long to grow more tasty vegetables. Trellises and arbors to the rescue, every time. The benefits of adding a trellis or arbor to your garden A black-eyed Susan vine will achieve a much greater height (and put on a better bloom show) if given proper vertical support. Support All climbing plants need something to wrap around, cling to, or lean on to achieve their mature height, whether they’re twiners (e.g., pole beans, black-eyed Susan vines, or wisteria, to name just three) or tendril climbers (like passion vines or sweet peas). A climbing rose doesn’t twine or have tendrils, but it does need structural support to provide stability for its long arching canes and to allow it to reach its full flower-filled upright potential. Growing plants up an arbor (shown here) makes the most out of a crowded garden space. Maximizing space If every square inch of soil in your garden is full, there’s nowhere left to grow but up. In a crowded vegetable garden, a trellis or arbor maximizes vertical space. Training cucumbers, beans, tomatoes, peas, cucumbers, and squash upward frees up valuable space to grow more earthbound vegetables. A city gardener wishing for more flower-growing space can make the most of their tiny backyard by creating a vertical masterpiece of vibrant blooms using a well-placed trellis, covered with colorful clematis vines. Tomatoes are more likely to stay powdery mildew–free if grown on a trellis. This vertical support system allows for greater airflow and less disease. Improved air circulation and disease prevention Fungal issues affect many types of plants, and fungi thrive in moist, still, stagnant conditions where poor air circulation encourages spore dispersal and fungal development. A trellis enables fungal-prone plants to reach and grow upward, allowing air to move freely around their stems and foliage, minimizing the risk of fungal problems. Moving air also helps deter pests by reducing insect hiding places and helping to prevent those garden foes from settling in to lay eggs and multiply. A series of arbors and trellises made enough room for a “harvest path” in the veggie patch. Without growing upward, this edible garden would be a jungle and hard to navigate. Keeps veggies clean, pest-free, more productive, and easier to harvest In the vegetable patch, trellis-trained tomatoes, squash, peas, cucumbers, and beans can be kept off the ground, out of reach of slugs, snails, and sow bugs, as well as gophers venturing above ground for a bite to eat. Growing your vegetables vertically makes it easier to monitor for pests and to nip potential problems in the bud. It also increases productivity, since trellised plants can receive more sunlight and better air circulation. Growing edibles vertically makes for easier harvesting, keeping veggies visible and easy to reach. Arbors are especially picturesque and add an old-world charm to any garden. They are also the perfect sturdy structure to grow robust climbing roses on. Aesthetic appeal Even without any plants clambering through it, an arbor or trellis adds height, dimension, charm, and visual interest to your garden. These structures can enclose a space for privacy, define a garden room or entryway, create a focal point, or gracefully facilitate a transition between different garden spaces. Add a vigorous evergreen vine to your trellis, and you’ve got coverage for an unsightly view, or screening just as effective as any hedge. Factors to consider before purchasing an arbor or trellis The best trellis for your garden depends on a few key factors: Think of eye appeal, choosing one that blends with your garden’s decor and that you find pleasing. Pay attention to the size, durability, and strength of the plant you plan to grow, and its lifespan and requirements. For example, a climbing rose (Rosa spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9) is long-lived, requiring a long-lasting, sturdy, strong trellis. Vigorous wisteria (Wisteria spp. and cvs., Zones 4–9) will need an even stronger support. Avoid buying short, flimsy plastic, wood, or vinyl trellises, as they often come tumbling down as hearty perennial plants reach maturity. If you’re hoping to grow fragrant annual sweet peas (Lathyrus odorata and cvs., annual) just once, a trellis made of lightweight nylon or jute netting works fine. Budget and lifespan are worth considering. Inexpensive plastic trellises might only last one season; thin, hollow-tube metal trellises (which can be surprisingly expensive) rust and often break after barely a year or two; affordable wattle or willow trellises last a few years, with vinyl (varying price points) usually lasting longer, and cedar or redwood options lasting longer still. But even somewhat pricy wood trellises might need replacing after 10 to 12 years, depending on your climate. Full disclosure: I have one 6-year-old willow trellis barely clinging to life; one 10-year-old, hollow-tube metal arbor currently held together with rebar and wire; and a crumbling redwood fan trellis left behind by one of my grown kids. I also own over a dozen assorted solid steel trellises and arbors—the first one brought home over 22 years ago and still looking wonderful! Made by NorCal’s very own Artisan Trellis, these beauties come out on top every time for durability, eye appeal, strength, and versatility. They are the perfect choice for enhancing any space, from a formal rose garden to the most humble veggie patch. Rugged, sturdy, beautiful, well-priced, and built to last a lifetime—what more can you ask for from a utilitarian garden structure?   To discuss these trellising ideas or ask other gardening questions, chat with the author on the Gardening Answers forum. To read more on Pacific Northwest gardening, go here.   Photos: Fionuala Campion —Fionuala Campion is the owner and manager of Cottage Gardens of Petaluma, in Petaluma, California.   Fine Gardening Recommended Products Organo Republic 16 Perennial Wildflower Seeds Mix for Indoor & Outdoors Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. Premium 16 Perennial Wildflower Seeds Mix - Special Garden Flower Seeds Blend designed for planting indoor & outdoors across North America. With over 16 varieties and 100,000 wildflower seeds, this mix is the best solution to attract pollinators - bees, butterflies & birds are essential for garden plants health. Our Special Perennial Wildflower Seeds Mix Includes White Yarrow, Columbine, New England Aster, Siberian Wallflower, Shasta Daisy, Lance-Leaf Coreopsis, Sweet William, Purple Coneflower, Blanketflower, Gayfeather, Blue Flax, Lupine, Dwarf Evening, Primrose, Mexican Hat, Prairie Coneflower, Black Eyed Susan. Easy & Fun Growing Experience with our online guides - Don’t plant disappointment - Add more colors to your wildflower garden! We send only super hearty heirloom flower seeds with the highest germination rate and fast sprout. Our detailed growing guide helps you grow seeds the garden of your dream like a PRO. Colorful Wildflower Garden from Seeds - Grow wildflowers everywhere - Indoor in window garden or Outdoors Flower garden Garden make a beautiful design for your garden borders, pathways, field or meadow and attract pollinators. Made in the USA by Small Family-Owned Business - Quality You Can Trust - Our wildflower bulk seeds variety pack are tested at the highest germination rates before being sealed to last for up to 3 years before you need to plant. Each packet of our flower seeds variety pack is resealable to make it easy to store and has its own label with a QR code for the growing instructions. National Wildlife Federation®: Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife, Expanded Second Edition (Creative Homeowner) 17 Projects & Step-by-Step Instructions to Give Back to Nature Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. From the National Wildlife Federation, the largest U.S. nonprofit conservation organization, with 6 million members and 51 state and territorial affiliated organizations. 17 step-by-step projects that everyone can do together make getting your family back to nature easy, educational, and fun. Over 200 color photos of backyard wildlife habitats and the wide variety of creatures they attract, plus step-by-step photos and illustrations for family projects. Learn wildlife-friendly practices for gardening, landscape design, supplemental feeders, birdbaths, nesting places, and more. Learn how to attract backyard pollinators, from bees and butterflies to beetles, bats, and hummingbirds Get your garden certified by the National Wildlife Federation's Garden for Wildlife(TM) program by following the included certification application checklist. A.M. Leonard Deluxe Soil Knife & Leather Sheath Combo Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. MULTITASKING DUAL EDGES: a deep serrated edge and a tapered slicing edge ideal for tough or delicate cuts. DURABLE 6-inch stainless steel blade withstands 300 lbs of pressure. TWINE CUTTING NOTCH, DEPTH GAUGE MARKINGS & spear point - no need to switch tools when using this garden knife. LEATHER SHEATH: heavy duty, protective, clip on sheath to keep your knife convenient and secure. LIFETIME WARRANTY. Source link

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Trellises and arbors are garden structures designed to provide vertical support for climbers, vines, and other upright-growing plants. They’re available in a variety of different materials, sizes, and designs, from simple jute or nylon netting creations, to complex, hefty wood and metal structures. Whether your landscape is filled with flowering ornamentals or geared more toward growing vegetables, incorporating an arbor or trellis into your garden design enhances both its beauty and functionality. This article focuses on the type of ready-made trellises available at most garden centers or hardware stores. With so many materials and styles to choose from, deciding which to purchase might feel daunting, but let’s dive right in and figure out what’s best for your garden. See more: How to Choose a Structure for Vining Plants. Why would you want to add an arbor or trellis to your garden? The answer is simple: you currently have a plant that is in desperate need of support to reach its full potential. Or you want to grow such a plant soon. Maybe you’ve always loved flowering vines but don’t know where to put one because you don’t have a fence to grow them on, or you’ve suddenly decided you want to delve into the world of climbing roses. Another often overlooked reason is that you’ve totally run out of space in your edible garden, and you still long to grow more tasty vegetables. Trellises and arbors to the rescue, every time. The benefits of adding a trellis or arbor to your garden A black-eyed Susan vine will achieve a much greater height (and put on a better bloom show) if given proper vertical support. Support All climbing plants need something to wrap around, cling to, or lean on to achieve their mature height, whether they’re twiners (e.g., pole beans, black-eyed Susan vines, or wisteria, to name just three) or tendril climbers (like passion vines or sweet peas). A climbing rose doesn’t twine or have tendrils, but it does need structural support to provide stability for its long arching canes and to allow it to reach its full flower-filled upright potential. Growing plants up an arbor (shown here) makes the most out of a crowded garden space. Maximizing space If every square inch of soil in your garden is full, there’s nowhere left to grow but up. In a crowded vegetable garden, a trellis or arbor maximizes vertical space. Training cucumbers, beans, tomatoes, peas, cucumbers, and squash upward frees up valuable space to grow more earthbound vegetables. A city gardener wishing for more flower-growing space can make the most of their tiny backyard by creating a vertical masterpiece of vibrant blooms using a well-placed trellis, covered with colorful clematis vines. Tomatoes are more likely to stay powdery mildew–free if grown on a trellis. This vertical support system allows for greater airflow and less disease. Improved air circulation and disease prevention Fungal issues affect many types of plants, and fungi thrive in moist, still, stagnant conditions where poor air circulation encourages spore dispersal and fungal development. A trellis enables fungal-prone plants to reach and grow upward, allowing air to move freely around their stems and foliage, minimizing the risk of fungal problems. Moving air also helps deter pests by reducing insect hiding places and helping to prevent those garden foes from settling in to lay eggs and multiply. A series of arbors and trellises made enough room for a “harvest path” in the veggie patch. Without growing upward, this edible garden would be a jungle and hard to navigate. Keeps veggies clean, pest-free, more productive, and easier to harvest In the vegetable patch, trellis-trained tomatoes, squash, peas, cucumbers, and beans can be kept off the ground, out of reach of slugs, snails, and sow bugs, as well as gophers venturing above ground for a bite to eat. Growing your vegetables vertically makes it easier to monitor for pests and to nip potential problems in the bud. It also increases productivity, since trellised plants can receive more sunlight and better air circulation. Growing edibles vertically makes for easier harvesting, keeping veggies visible and easy to reach. Arbors are especially picturesque and add an old-world charm to any garden. They are also the perfect sturdy structure to grow robust climbing roses on. Aesthetic appeal Even without any plants clambering through it, an arbor or trellis adds height, dimension, charm, and visual interest to your garden. These structures can enclose a space for privacy, define a garden room or entryway, create a focal point, or gracefully facilitate a transition between different garden spaces. Add a vigorous evergreen vine to your trellis, and you’ve got coverage for an unsightly view, or screening just as effective as any hedge. Factors to consider before purchasing an arbor or trellis The best trellis for your garden depends on a few key factors: Think of eye appeal, choosing one that blends with your garden’s decor and that you find pleasing. Pay attention to the size, durability, and strength of the plant you plan to grow, and its lifespan and requirements. For example, a climbing rose (Rosa spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9) is long-lived, requiring a long-lasting, sturdy, strong trellis. Vigorous wisteria (Wisteria spp. and cvs., Zones 4–9) will need an even stronger support. Avoid buying short, flimsy plastic, wood, or vinyl trellises, as they often come tumbling down as hearty perennial plants reach maturity. If you’re hoping to grow fragrant annual sweet peas (Lathyrus odorata and cvs., annual) just once, a trellis made of lightweight nylon or jute netting works fine. Budget and lifespan are worth considering. Inexpensive plastic trellises might only last one season; thin, hollow-tube metal trellises (which can be surprisingly expensive) rust and often break after barely a year or two; affordable wattle or willow trellises last a few years, with vinyl (varying price points) usually lasting longer, and cedar or redwood options lasting longer still. But even somewhat pricy wood trellises might need replacing after 10 to 12 years, depending on your climate. Full disclosure: I have one 6-year-old willow trellis barely clinging to life; one 10-year-old, hollow-tube metal arbor currently held together with rebar and wire; and a crumbling redwood fan trellis left behind by one of my grown kids. I also own over a dozen assorted solid steel trellises and arbors—the first one brought home over 22 years ago and still looking wonderful! Made by NorCal’s very own Artisan Trellis, these beauties come out on top every time for durability, eye appeal, strength, and versatility. They are the perfect choice for enhancing any space, from a formal rose garden to the most humble veggie patch. Rugged, sturdy, beautiful, well-priced, and built to last a lifetime—what more can you ask for from a utilitarian garden structure?   To discuss these trellising ideas or ask other gardening questions, chat with the author on the Gardening Answers forum. To read more on Pacific Northwest gardening, go here.   Photos: Fionuala Campion —Fionuala Campion is the owner and manager of Cottage Gardens of Petaluma, in Petaluma, California.   Fine Gardening Recommended Products Organo Republic 16 Perennial Wildflower Seeds Mix for Indoor & Outdoors Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. Premium 16 Perennial Wildflower Seeds Mix - Special Garden Flower Seeds Blend designed for planting indoor & outdoors across North America. With over 16 varieties and 100,000 wildflower seeds, this mix is the best solution to attract pollinators - bees, butterflies & birds are essential for garden plants health. Our Special Perennial Wildflower Seeds Mix Includes White Yarrow, Columbine, New England Aster, Siberian Wallflower, Shasta Daisy, Lance-Leaf Coreopsis, Sweet William, Purple Coneflower, Blanketflower, Gayfeather, Blue Flax, Lupine, Dwarf Evening, Primrose, Mexican Hat, Prairie Coneflower, Black Eyed Susan. Easy & Fun Growing Experience with our online guides - Don’t plant disappointment - Add more colors to your wildflower garden! We send only super hearty heirloom flower seeds with the highest germination rate and fast sprout. Our detailed growing guide helps you grow seeds the garden of your dream like a PRO. Colorful Wildflower Garden from Seeds - Grow wildflowers everywhere - Indoor in window garden or Outdoors Flower garden Garden make a beautiful design for your garden borders, pathways, field or meadow and attract pollinators. Made in the USA by Small Family-Owned Business - Quality You Can Trust - Our wildflower bulk seeds variety pack are tested at the highest germination rates before being sealed to last for up to 3 years before you need to plant. Each packet of our flower seeds variety pack is resealable to make it easy to store and has its own label with a QR code for the growing instructions. National Wildlife Federation®: Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife, Expanded Second Edition (Creative Homeowner) 17 Projects & Step-by-Step Instructions to Give Back to Nature Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. From the National Wildlife Federation, the largest U.S. nonprofit conservation organization, with 6 million members and 51 state and territorial affiliated organizations. 17 step-by-step projects that everyone can do together make getting your family back to nature easy, educational, and fun. Over 200 color photos of backyard wildlife habitats and the wide variety of creatures they attract, plus step-by-step photos and illustrations for family projects. Learn wildlife-friendly practices for gardening, landscape design, supplemental feeders, birdbaths, nesting places, and more. Learn how to attract backyard pollinators, from bees and butterflies to beetles, bats, and hummingbirds Get your garden certified by the National Wildlife Federation's Garden for Wildlife(TM) program by following the included certification application checklist. A.M. Leonard Deluxe Soil Knife & Leather Sheath Combo Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. MULTITASKING DUAL EDGES: a deep serrated edge and a tapered slicing edge ideal for tough or delicate cuts. DURABLE 6-inch stainless steel blade withstands 300 lbs of pressure. TWINE CUTTING NOTCH, DEPTH GAUGE MARKINGS & spear point - no need to switch tools when using this garden knife. LEATHER SHEATH: heavy duty, protective, clip on sheath to keep your knife convenient and secure. LIFETIME WARRANTY. Source link

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Trellises and arbors are garden structures designed to provide vertical support for climbers, vines, and other upright-growing plants. They’re available in a variety of different materials, sizes, and designs, from simple jute or nylon netting creations, to complex, hefty wood and metal structures. Whether your landscape is filled with flowering ornamentals or geared more toward growing vegetables, incorporating an arbor or trellis into your garden design enhances both its beauty and functionality. This article focuses on the type of ready-made trellises available at most garden centers or hardware stores. With so many materials and styles to choose from, deciding which to purchase might feel daunting, but let’s dive right in and figure out what’s best for your garden. See more: How to Choose a Structure for Vining Plants. Why would you want to add an arbor or trellis to your garden? The answer is simple: you currently have a plant that is in desperate need of support to reach its full potential. Or you want to grow such a plant soon. Maybe you’ve always loved flowering vines but don’t know where to put one because you don’t have a fence to grow them on, or you’ve suddenly decided you want to delve into the world of climbing roses. Another often overlooked reason is that you’ve totally run out of space in your edible garden, and you still long to grow more tasty vegetables. Trellises and arbors to the rescue, every time. The benefits of adding a trellis or arbor to your garden A black-eyed Susan vine will achieve a much greater height (and put on a better bloom show) if given proper vertical support. Support All climbing plants need something to wrap around, cling to, or lean on to achieve their mature height, whether they’re twiners (e.g., pole beans, black-eyed Susan vines, or wisteria, to name just three) or tendril climbers (like passion vines or sweet peas). A climbing rose doesn’t twine or have tendrils, but it does need structural support to provide stability for its long arching canes and to allow it to reach its full flower-filled upright potential. Growing plants up an arbor (shown here) makes the most out of a crowded garden space. Maximizing space If every square inch of soil in your garden is full, there’s nowhere left to grow but up. In a crowded vegetable garden, a trellis or arbor maximizes vertical space. Training cucumbers, beans, tomatoes, peas, cucumbers, and squash upward frees up valuable space to grow more earthbound vegetables. A city gardener wishing for more flower-growing space can make the most of their tiny backyard by creating a vertical masterpiece of vibrant blooms using a well-placed trellis, covered with colorful clematis vines. Tomatoes are more likely to stay powdery mildew–free if grown on a trellis. This vertical support system allows for greater airflow and less disease. Improved air circulation and disease prevention Fungal issues affect many types of plants, and fungi thrive in moist, still, stagnant conditions where poor air circulation encourages spore dispersal and fungal development. A trellis enables fungal-prone plants to reach and grow upward, allowing air to move freely around their stems and foliage, minimizing the risk of fungal problems. Moving air also helps deter pests by reducing insect hiding places and helping to prevent those garden foes from settling in to lay eggs and multiply. A series of arbors and trellises made enough room for a “harvest path” in the veggie patch. Without growing upward, this edible garden would be a jungle and hard to navigate. Keeps veggies clean, pest-free, more productive, and easier to harvest In the vegetable patch, trellis-trained tomatoes, squash, peas, cucumbers, and beans can be kept off the ground, out of reach of slugs, snails, and sow bugs, as well as gophers venturing above ground for a bite to eat. Growing your vegetables vertically makes it easier to monitor for pests and to nip potential problems in the bud. It also increases productivity, since trellised plants can receive more sunlight and better air circulation. Growing edibles vertically makes for easier harvesting, keeping veggies visible and easy to reach. Arbors are especially picturesque and add an old-world charm to any garden. They are also the perfect sturdy structure to grow robust climbing roses on. Aesthetic appeal Even without any plants clambering through it, an arbor or trellis adds height, dimension, charm, and visual interest to your garden. These structures can enclose a space for privacy, define a garden room or entryway, create a focal point, or gracefully facilitate a transition between different garden spaces. Add a vigorous evergreen vine to your trellis, and you’ve got coverage for an unsightly view, or screening just as effective as any hedge. Factors to consider before purchasing an arbor or trellis The best trellis for your garden depends on a few key factors: Think of eye appeal, choosing one that blends with your garden’s decor and that you find pleasing. Pay attention to the size, durability, and strength of the plant you plan to grow, and its lifespan and requirements. For example, a climbing rose (Rosa spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9) is long-lived, requiring a long-lasting, sturdy, strong trellis. Vigorous wisteria (Wisteria spp. and cvs., Zones 4–9) will need an even stronger support. Avoid buying short, flimsy plastic, wood, or vinyl trellises, as they often come tumbling down as hearty perennial plants reach maturity. If you’re hoping to grow fragrant annual sweet peas (Lathyrus odorata and cvs., annual) just once, a trellis made of lightweight nylon or jute netting works fine. Budget and lifespan are worth considering. Inexpensive plastic trellises might only last one season; thin, hollow-tube metal trellises (which can be surprisingly expensive) rust and often break after barely a year or two; affordable wattle or willow trellises last a few years, with vinyl (varying price points) usually lasting longer, and cedar or redwood options lasting longer still. But even somewhat pricy wood trellises might need replacing after 10 to 12 years, depending on your climate. Full disclosure: I have one 6-year-old willow trellis barely clinging to life; one 10-year-old, hollow-tube metal arbor currently held together with rebar and wire; and a crumbling redwood fan trellis left behind by one of my grown kids. I also own over a dozen assorted solid steel trellises and arbors—the first one brought home over 22 years ago and still looking wonderful! Made by NorCal’s very own Artisan Trellis, these beauties come out on top every time for durability, eye appeal, strength, and versatility. They are the perfect choice for enhancing any space, from a formal rose garden to the most humble veggie patch. Rugged, sturdy, beautiful, well-priced, and built to last a lifetime—what more can you ask for from a utilitarian garden structure?   To discuss these trellising ideas or ask other gardening questions, chat with the author on the Gardening Answers forum. To read more on Pacific Northwest gardening, go here.   Photos: Fionuala Campion —Fionuala Campion is the owner and manager of Cottage Gardens of Petaluma, in Petaluma, California.   Fine Gardening Recommended Products Organo Republic 16 Perennial Wildflower Seeds Mix for Indoor & Outdoors Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. Premium 16 Perennial Wildflower Seeds Mix - Special Garden Flower Seeds Blend designed for planting indoor & outdoors across North America. With over 16 varieties and 100,000 wildflower seeds, this mix is the best solution to attract pollinators - bees, butterflies & birds are essential for garden plants health. Our Special Perennial Wildflower Seeds Mix Includes White Yarrow, Columbine, New England Aster, Siberian Wallflower, Shasta Daisy, Lance-Leaf Coreopsis, Sweet William, Purple Coneflower, Blanketflower, Gayfeather, Blue Flax, Lupine, Dwarf Evening, Primrose, Mexican Hat, Prairie Coneflower, Black Eyed Susan. Easy & Fun Growing Experience with our online guides - Don’t plant disappointment - Add more colors to your wildflower garden! We send only super hearty heirloom flower seeds with the highest germination rate and fast sprout. Our detailed growing guide helps you grow seeds the garden of your dream like a PRO. Colorful Wildflower Garden from Seeds - Grow wildflowers everywhere - Indoor in window garden or Outdoors Flower garden Garden make a beautiful design for your garden borders, pathways, field or meadow and attract pollinators. Made in the USA by Small Family-Owned Business - Quality You Can Trust - Our wildflower bulk seeds variety pack are tested at the highest germination rates before being sealed to last for up to 3 years before you need to plant. Each packet of our flower seeds variety pack is resealable to make it easy to store and has its own label with a QR code for the growing instructions. National Wildlife Federation®: Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife, Expanded Second Edition (Creative Homeowner) 17 Projects & Step-by-Step Instructions to Give Back to Nature Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. From the National Wildlife Federation, the largest U.S. nonprofit conservation organization, with 6 million members and 51 state and territorial affiliated organizations. 17 step-by-step projects that everyone can do together make getting your family back to nature easy, educational, and fun. Over 200 color photos of backyard wildlife habitats and the wide variety of creatures they attract, plus step-by-step photos and illustrations for family projects. Learn wildlife-friendly practices for gardening, landscape design, supplemental feeders, birdbaths, nesting places, and more. Learn how to attract backyard pollinators, from bees and butterflies to beetles, bats, and hummingbirds Get your garden certified by the National Wildlife Federation's Garden for Wildlife(TM) program by following the included certification application checklist. A.M. Leonard Deluxe Soil Knife & Leather Sheath Combo Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. MULTITASKING DUAL EDGES: a deep serrated edge and a tapered slicing edge ideal for tough or delicate cuts. DURABLE 6-inch stainless steel blade withstands 300 lbs of pressure. TWINE CUTTING NOTCH, DEPTH GAUGE MARKINGS & spear point - no need to switch tools when using this garden knife. LEATHER SHEATH: heavy duty, protective, clip on sheath to keep your knife convenient and secure. LIFETIME WARRANTY. Source link

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Trellises and arbors are garden structures designed to provide vertical support for climbers, vines, and other upright-growing plants. They’re available in a variety of different materials, sizes, and designs, from simple jute or nylon netting creations, to complex, hefty wood and metal structures. Whether your landscape is filled with flowering ornamentals or geared more toward growing vegetables, incorporating an arbor or trellis into your garden design enhances both its beauty and functionality. This article focuses on the type of ready-made trellises available at most garden centers or hardware stores. With so many materials and styles to choose from, deciding which to purchase might feel daunting, but let’s dive right in and figure out what’s best for your garden. See more: How to Choose a Structure for Vining Plants. Why would you want to add an arbor or trellis to your garden? The answer is simple: you currently have a plant that is in desperate need of support to reach its full potential. Or you want to grow such a plant soon. Maybe you’ve always loved flowering vines but don’t know where to put one because you don’t have a fence to grow them on, or you’ve suddenly decided you want to delve into the world of climbing roses. Another often overlooked reason is that you’ve totally run out of space in your edible garden, and you still long to grow more tasty vegetables. Trellises and arbors to the rescue, every time. The benefits of adding a trellis or arbor to your garden A black-eyed Susan vine will achieve a much greater height (and put on a better bloom show) if given proper vertical support. Support All climbing plants need something to wrap around, cling to, or lean on to achieve their mature height, whether they’re twiners (e.g., pole beans, black-eyed Susan vines, or wisteria, to name just three) or tendril climbers (like passion vines or sweet peas). A climbing rose doesn’t twine or have tendrils, but it does need structural support to provide stability for its long arching canes and to allow it to reach its full flower-filled upright potential. Growing plants up an arbor (shown here) makes the most out of a crowded garden space. Maximizing space If every square inch of soil in your garden is full, there’s nowhere left to grow but up. In a crowded vegetable garden, a trellis or arbor maximizes vertical space. Training cucumbers, beans, tomatoes, peas, cucumbers, and squash upward frees up valuable space to grow more earthbound vegetables. A city gardener wishing for more flower-growing space can make the most of their tiny backyard by creating a vertical masterpiece of vibrant blooms using a well-placed trellis, covered with colorful clematis vines. Tomatoes are more likely to stay powdery mildew–free if grown on a trellis. This vertical support system allows for greater airflow and less disease. Improved air circulation and disease prevention Fungal issues affect many types of plants, and fungi thrive in moist, still, stagnant conditions where poor air circulation encourages spore dispersal and fungal development. A trellis enables fungal-prone plants to reach and grow upward, allowing air to move freely around their stems and foliage, minimizing the risk of fungal problems. Moving air also helps deter pests by reducing insect hiding places and helping to prevent those garden foes from settling in to lay eggs and multiply. A series of arbors and trellises made enough room for a “harvest path” in the veggie patch. Without growing upward, this edible garden would be a jungle and hard to navigate. Keeps veggies clean, pest-free, more productive, and easier to harvest In the vegetable patch, trellis-trained tomatoes, squash, peas, cucumbers, and beans can be kept off the ground, out of reach of slugs, snails, and sow bugs, as well as gophers venturing above ground for a bite to eat. Growing your vegetables vertically makes it easier to monitor for pests and to nip potential problems in the bud. It also increases productivity, since trellised plants can receive more sunlight and better air circulation. Growing edibles vertically makes for easier harvesting, keeping veggies visible and easy to reach. Arbors are especially picturesque and add an old-world charm to any garden. They are also the perfect sturdy structure to grow robust climbing roses on. Aesthetic appeal Even without any plants clambering through it, an arbor or trellis adds height, dimension, charm, and visual interest to your garden. These structures can enclose a space for privacy, define a garden room or entryway, create a focal point, or gracefully facilitate a transition between different garden spaces. Add a vigorous evergreen vine to your trellis, and you’ve got coverage for an unsightly view, or screening just as effective as any hedge. Factors to consider before purchasing an arbor or trellis The best trellis for your garden depends on a few key factors: Think of eye appeal, choosing one that blends with your garden’s decor and that you find pleasing. Pay attention to the size, durability, and strength of the plant you plan to grow, and its lifespan and requirements. For example, a climbing rose (Rosa spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9) is long-lived, requiring a long-lasting, sturdy, strong trellis. Vigorous wisteria (Wisteria spp. and cvs., Zones 4–9) will need an even stronger support. Avoid buying short, flimsy plastic, wood, or vinyl trellises, as they often come tumbling down as hearty perennial plants reach maturity. If you’re hoping to grow fragrant annual sweet peas (Lathyrus odorata and cvs., annual) just once, a trellis made of lightweight nylon or jute netting works fine. Budget and lifespan are worth considering. Inexpensive plastic trellises might only last one season; thin, hollow-tube metal trellises (which can be surprisingly expensive) rust and often break after barely a year or two; affordable wattle or willow trellises last a few years, with vinyl (varying price points) usually lasting longer, and cedar or redwood options lasting longer still. But even somewhat pricy wood trellises might need replacing after 10 to 12 years, depending on your climate. Full disclosure: I have one 6-year-old willow trellis barely clinging to life; one 10-year-old, hollow-tube metal arbor currently held together with rebar and wire; and a crumbling redwood fan trellis left behind by one of my grown kids. I also own over a dozen assorted solid steel trellises and arbors—the first one brought home over 22 years ago and still looking wonderful! Made by NorCal’s very own Artisan Trellis, these beauties come out on top every time for durability, eye appeal, strength, and versatility. They are the perfect choice for enhancing any space, from a formal rose garden to the most humble veggie patch. Rugged, sturdy, beautiful, well-priced, and built to last a lifetime—what more can you ask for from a utilitarian garden structure?   To discuss these trellising ideas or ask other gardening questions, chat with the author on the Gardening Answers forum. To read more on Pacific Northwest gardening, go here.   Photos: Fionuala Campion —Fionuala Campion is the owner and manager of Cottage Gardens of Petaluma, in Petaluma, California.   Fine Gardening Recommended Products Organo Republic 16 Perennial Wildflower Seeds Mix for Indoor & Outdoors Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. Premium 16 Perennial Wildflower Seeds Mix - Special Garden Flower Seeds Blend designed for planting indoor & outdoors across North America. With over 16 varieties and 100,000 wildflower seeds, this mix is the best solution to attract pollinators - bees, butterflies & birds are essential for garden plants health. Our Special Perennial Wildflower Seeds Mix Includes White Yarrow, Columbine, New England Aster, Siberian Wallflower, Shasta Daisy, Lance-Leaf Coreopsis, Sweet William, Purple Coneflower, Blanketflower, Gayfeather, Blue Flax, Lupine, Dwarf Evening, Primrose, Mexican Hat, Prairie Coneflower, Black Eyed Susan. Easy & Fun Growing Experience with our online guides - Don’t plant disappointment - Add more colors to your wildflower garden! We send only super hearty heirloom flower seeds with the highest germination rate and fast sprout. Our detailed growing guide helps you grow seeds the garden of your dream like a PRO. Colorful Wildflower Garden from Seeds - Grow wildflowers everywhere - Indoor in window garden or Outdoors Flower garden Garden make a beautiful design for your garden borders, pathways, field or meadow and attract pollinators. Made in the USA by Small Family-Owned Business - Quality You Can Trust - Our wildflower bulk seeds variety pack are tested at the highest germination rates before being sealed to last for up to 3 years before you need to plant. Each packet of our flower seeds variety pack is resealable to make it easy to store and has its own label with a QR code for the growing instructions. National Wildlife Federation®: Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife, Expanded Second Edition (Creative Homeowner) 17 Projects & Step-by-Step Instructions to Give Back to Nature Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. From the National Wildlife Federation, the largest U.S. nonprofit conservation organization, with 6 million members and 51 state and territorial affiliated organizations. 17 step-by-step projects that everyone can do together make getting your family back to nature easy, educational, and fun. Over 200 color photos of backyard wildlife habitats and the wide variety of creatures they attract, plus step-by-step photos and illustrations for family projects. Learn wildlife-friendly practices for gardening, landscape design, supplemental feeders, birdbaths, nesting places, and more. Learn how to attract backyard pollinators, from bees and butterflies to beetles, bats, and hummingbirds Get your garden certified by the National Wildlife Federation's Garden for Wildlife(TM) program by following the included certification application checklist. A.M. Leonard Deluxe Soil Knife & Leather Sheath Combo Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. MULTITASKING DUAL EDGES: a deep serrated edge and a tapered slicing edge ideal for tough or delicate cuts. DURABLE 6-inch stainless steel blade withstands 300 lbs of pressure. TWINE CUTTING NOTCH, DEPTH GAUGE MARKINGS & spear point - no need to switch tools when using this garden knife. LEATHER SHEATH: heavy duty, protective, clip on sheath to keep your knife convenient and secure. LIFETIME WARRANTY. Source link

[iammeandmy]

Trellises and arbors are garden structures designed to provide vertical support for climbers, vines, and other upright-growing plants. They’re available in a variety of different materials, sizes, and designs, from simple jute or nylon netting creations, to complex, hefty wood and metal structures. Whether your landscape is filled with flowering ornamentals or geared more toward growing vegetables, incorporating an arbor or trellis into your garden design enhances both its beauty and functionality. This article focuses on the type of ready-made trellises available at most garden centers or hardware stores. With so many materials and styles to choose from, deciding which to purchase might feel daunting, but let’s dive right in and figure out what’s best for your garden. See more: How to Choose a Structure for Vining Plants. Why would you want to add an arbor or trellis to your garden? The answer is simple: you currently have a plant that is in desperate need of support to reach its full potential. Or you want to grow such a plant soon. Maybe you’ve always loved flowering vines but don’t know where to put one because you don’t have a fence to grow them on, or you’ve suddenly decided you want to delve into the world of climbing roses. Another often overlooked reason is that you’ve totally run out of space in your edible garden, and you still long to grow more tasty vegetables. Trellises and arbors to the rescue, every time. The benefits of adding a trellis or arbor to your garden A black-eyed Susan vine will achieve a much greater height (and put on a better bloom show) if given proper vertical support. Support All climbing plants need something to wrap around, cling to, or lean on to achieve their mature height, whether they’re twiners (e.g., pole beans, black-eyed Susan vines, or wisteria, to name just three) or tendril climbers (like passion vines or sweet peas). A climbing rose doesn’t twine or have tendrils, but it does need structural support to provide stability for its long arching canes and to allow it to reach its full flower-filled upright potential. Growing plants up an arbor (shown here) makes the most out of a crowded garden space. Maximizing space If every square inch of soil in your garden is full, there’s nowhere left to grow but up. In a crowded vegetable garden, a trellis or arbor maximizes vertical space. Training cucumbers, beans, tomatoes, peas, cucumbers, and squash upward frees up valuable space to grow more earthbound vegetables. A city gardener wishing for more flower-growing space can make the most of their tiny backyard by creating a vertical masterpiece of vibrant blooms using a well-placed trellis, covered with colorful clematis vines. Tomatoes are more likely to stay powdery mildew–free if grown on a trellis. This vertical support system allows for greater airflow and less disease. Improved air circulation and disease prevention Fungal issues affect many types of plants, and fungi thrive in moist, still, stagnant conditions where poor air circulation encourages spore dispersal and fungal development. A trellis enables fungal-prone plants to reach and grow upward, allowing air to move freely around their stems and foliage, minimizing the risk of fungal problems. Moving air also helps deter pests by reducing insect hiding places and helping to prevent those garden foes from settling in to lay eggs and multiply. A series of arbors and trellises made enough room for a “harvest path” in the veggie patch. Without growing upward, this edible garden would be a jungle and hard to navigate. Keeps veggies clean, pest-free, more productive, and easier to harvest In the vegetable patch, trellis-trained tomatoes, squash, peas, cucumbers, and beans can be kept off the ground, out of reach of slugs, snails, and sow bugs, as well as gophers venturing above ground for a bite to eat. Growing your vegetables vertically makes it easier to monitor for pests and to nip potential problems in the bud. It also increases productivity, since trellised plants can receive more sunlight and better air circulation. Growing edibles vertically makes for easier harvesting, keeping veggies visible and easy to reach. Arbors are especially picturesque and add an old-world charm to any garden. They are also the perfect sturdy structure to grow robust climbing roses on. Aesthetic appeal Even without any plants clambering through it, an arbor or trellis adds height, dimension, charm, and visual interest to your garden. These structures can enclose a space for privacy, define a garden room or entryway, create a focal point, or gracefully facilitate a transition between different garden spaces. Add a vigorous evergreen vine to your trellis, and you’ve got coverage for an unsightly view, or screening just as effective as any hedge. Factors to consider before purchasing an arbor or trellis The best trellis for your garden depends on a few key factors: Think of eye appeal, choosing one that blends with your garden’s decor and that you find pleasing. Pay attention to the size, durability, and strength of the plant you plan to grow, and its lifespan and requirements. For example, a climbing rose (Rosa spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9) is long-lived, requiring a long-lasting, sturdy, strong trellis. Vigorous wisteria (Wisteria spp. and cvs., Zones 4–9) will need an even stronger support. Avoid buying short, flimsy plastic, wood, or vinyl trellises, as they often come tumbling down as hearty perennial plants reach maturity. If you’re hoping to grow fragrant annual sweet peas (Lathyrus odorata and cvs., annual) just once, a trellis made of lightweight nylon or jute netting works fine. Budget and lifespan are worth considering. Inexpensive plastic trellises might only last one season; thin, hollow-tube metal trellises (which can be surprisingly expensive) rust and often break after barely a year or two; affordable wattle or willow trellises last a few years, with vinyl (varying price points) usually lasting longer, and cedar or redwood options lasting longer still. But even somewhat pricy wood trellises might need replacing after 10 to 12 years, depending on your climate. Full disclosure: I have one 6-year-old willow trellis barely clinging to life; one 10-year-old, hollow-tube metal arbor currently held together with rebar and wire; and a crumbling redwood fan trellis left behind by one of my grown kids. I also own over a dozen assorted solid steel trellises and arbors—the first one brought home over 22 years ago and still looking wonderful! Made by NorCal’s very own Artisan Trellis, these beauties come out on top every time for durability, eye appeal, strength, and versatility. They are the perfect choice for enhancing any space, from a formal rose garden to the most humble veggie patch. Rugged, sturdy, beautiful, well-priced, and built to last a lifetime—what more can you ask for from a utilitarian garden structure?   To discuss these trellising ideas or ask other gardening questions, chat with the author on the Gardening Answers forum. To read more on Pacific Northwest gardening, go here.   Photos: Fionuala Campion —Fionuala Campion is the owner and manager of Cottage Gardens of Petaluma, in Petaluma, California.   Fine Gardening Recommended Products Organo Republic 16 Perennial Wildflower Seeds Mix for Indoor & Outdoors Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. Premium 16 Perennial Wildflower Seeds Mix - Special Garden Flower Seeds Blend designed for planting indoor & outdoors across North America. With over 16 varieties and 100,000 wildflower seeds, this mix is the best solution to attract pollinators - bees, butterflies & birds are essential for garden plants health. Our Special Perennial Wildflower Seeds Mix Includes White Yarrow, Columbine, New England Aster, Siberian Wallflower, Shasta Daisy, Lance-Leaf Coreopsis, Sweet William, Purple Coneflower, Blanketflower, Gayfeather, Blue Flax, Lupine, Dwarf Evening, Primrose, Mexican Hat, Prairie Coneflower, Black Eyed Susan. Easy & Fun Growing Experience with our online guides - Don’t plant disappointment - Add more colors to your wildflower garden! We send only super hearty heirloom flower seeds with the highest germination rate and fast sprout. Our detailed growing guide helps you grow seeds the garden of your dream like a PRO. Colorful Wildflower Garden from Seeds - Grow wildflowers everywhere - Indoor in window garden or Outdoors Flower garden Garden make a beautiful design for your garden borders, pathways, field or meadow and attract pollinators. Made in the USA by Small Family-Owned Business - Quality You Can Trust - Our wildflower bulk seeds variety pack are tested at the highest germination rates before being sealed to last for up to 3 years before you need to plant. Each packet of our flower seeds variety pack is resealable to make it easy to store and has its own label with a QR code for the growing instructions. National Wildlife Federation®: Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife, Expanded Second Edition (Creative Homeowner) 17 Projects & Step-by-Step Instructions to Give Back to Nature Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. From the National Wildlife Federation, the largest U.S. nonprofit conservation organization, with 6 million members and 51 state and territorial affiliated organizations. 17 step-by-step projects that everyone can do together make getting your family back to nature easy, educational, and fun. Over 200 color photos of backyard wildlife habitats and the wide variety of creatures they attract, plus step-by-step photos and illustrations for family projects. Learn wildlife-friendly practices for gardening, landscape design, supplemental feeders, birdbaths, nesting places, and more. Learn how to attract backyard pollinators, from bees and butterflies to beetles, bats, and hummingbirds Get your garden certified by the National Wildlife Federation's Garden for Wildlife(TM) program by following the included certification application checklist. A.M. Leonard Deluxe Soil Knife & Leather Sheath Combo Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. MULTITASKING DUAL EDGES: a deep serrated edge and a tapered slicing edge ideal for tough or delicate cuts. DURABLE 6-inch stainless steel blade withstands 300 lbs of pressure. TWINE CUTTING NOTCH, DEPTH GAUGE MARKINGS & spear point - no need to switch tools when using this garden knife. LEATHER SHEATH: heavy duty, protective, clip on sheath to keep your knife convenient and secure. LIFETIME WARRANTY. Source link

[januishstory]

Trellises and arbors are garden structures designed to provide vertical support for climbers, vines, and other upright-growing plants. They’re available in a variety of different materials, sizes, and designs, from simple jute or nylon netting creations, to complex, hefty wood and metal structures. Whether your landscape is filled with flowering ornamentals or geared more toward growing vegetables, incorporating an arbor or trellis into your garden design enhances both its beauty and functionality. This article focuses on the type of ready-made trellises available at most garden centers or hardware stores. With so many materials and styles to choose from, deciding which to purchase might feel daunting, but let’s dive right in and figure out what’s best for your garden. See more: How to Choose a Structure for Vining Plants. Why would you want to add an arbor or trellis to your garden? The answer is simple: you currently have a plant that is in desperate need of support to reach its full potential. Or you want to grow such a plant soon. Maybe you’ve always loved flowering vines but don’t know where to put one because you don’t have a fence to grow them on, or you’ve suddenly decided you want to delve into the world of climbing roses. Another often overlooked reason is that you’ve totally run out of space in your edible garden, and you still long to grow more tasty vegetables. Trellises and arbors to the rescue, every time. The benefits of adding a trellis or arbor to your garden A black-eyed Susan vine will achieve a much greater height (and put on a better bloom show) if given proper vertical support. Support All climbing plants need something to wrap around, cling to, or lean on to achieve their mature height, whether they’re twiners (e.g., pole beans, black-eyed Susan vines, or wisteria, to name just three) or tendril climbers (like passion vines or sweet peas). A climbing rose doesn’t twine or have tendrils, but it does need structural support to provide stability for its long arching canes and to allow it to reach its full flower-filled upright potential. Growing plants up an arbor (shown here) makes the most out of a crowded garden space. Maximizing space If every square inch of soil in your garden is full, there’s nowhere left to grow but up. In a crowded vegetable garden, a trellis or arbor maximizes vertical space. Training cucumbers, beans, tomatoes, peas, cucumbers, and squash upward frees up valuable space to grow more earthbound vegetables. A city gardener wishing for more flower-growing space can make the most of their tiny backyard by creating a vertical masterpiece of vibrant blooms using a well-placed trellis, covered with colorful clematis vines. Tomatoes are more likely to stay powdery mildew–free if grown on a trellis. This vertical support system allows for greater airflow and less disease. Improved air circulation and disease prevention Fungal issues affect many types of plants, and fungi thrive in moist, still, stagnant conditions where poor air circulation encourages spore dispersal and fungal development. A trellis enables fungal-prone plants to reach and grow upward, allowing air to move freely around their stems and foliage, minimizing the risk of fungal problems. Moving air also helps deter pests by reducing insect hiding places and helping to prevent those garden foes from settling in to lay eggs and multiply. A series of arbors and trellises made enough room for a “harvest path” in the veggie patch. Without growing upward, this edible garden would be a jungle and hard to navigate. Keeps veggies clean, pest-free, more productive, and easier to harvest In the vegetable patch, trellis-trained tomatoes, squash, peas, cucumbers, and beans can be kept off the ground, out of reach of slugs, snails, and sow bugs, as well as gophers venturing above ground for a bite to eat. Growing your vegetables vertically makes it easier to monitor for pests and to nip potential problems in the bud. It also increases productivity, since trellised plants can receive more sunlight and better air circulation. Growing edibles vertically makes for easier harvesting, keeping veggies visible and easy to reach. Arbors are especially picturesque and add an old-world charm to any garden. They are also the perfect sturdy structure to grow robust climbing roses on. Aesthetic appeal Even without any plants clambering through it, an arbor or trellis adds height, dimension, charm, and visual interest to your garden. These structures can enclose a space for privacy, define a garden room or entryway, create a focal point, or gracefully facilitate a transition between different garden spaces. Add a vigorous evergreen vine to your trellis, and you’ve got coverage for an unsightly view, or screening just as effective as any hedge. Factors to consider before purchasing an arbor or trellis The best trellis for your garden depends on a few key factors: Think of eye appeal, choosing one that blends with your garden’s decor and that you find pleasing. Pay attention to the size, durability, and strength of the plant you plan to grow, and its lifespan and requirements. For example, a climbing rose (Rosa spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9) is long-lived, requiring a long-lasting, sturdy, strong trellis. Vigorous wisteria (Wisteria spp. and cvs., Zones 4–9) will need an even stronger support. Avoid buying short, flimsy plastic, wood, or vinyl trellises, as they often come tumbling down as hearty perennial plants reach maturity. If you’re hoping to grow fragrant annual sweet peas (Lathyrus odorata and cvs., annual) just once, a trellis made of lightweight nylon or jute netting works fine. Budget and lifespan are worth considering. Inexpensive plastic trellises might only last one season; thin, hollow-tube metal trellises (which can be surprisingly expensive) rust and often break after barely a year or two; affordable wattle or willow trellises last a few years, with vinyl (varying price points) usually lasting longer, and cedar or redwood options lasting longer still. But even somewhat pricy wood trellises might need replacing after 10 to 12 years, depending on your climate. Full disclosure: I have one 6-year-old willow trellis barely clinging to life; one 10-year-old, hollow-tube metal arbor currently held together with rebar and wire; and a crumbling redwood fan trellis left behind by one of my grown kids. I also own over a dozen assorted solid steel trellises and arbors—the first one brought home over 22 years ago and still looking wonderful! Made by NorCal’s very own Artisan Trellis, these beauties come out on top every time for durability, eye appeal, strength, and versatility. They are the perfect choice for enhancing any space, from a formal rose garden to the most humble veggie patch. Rugged, sturdy, beautiful, well-priced, and built to last a lifetime—what more can you ask for from a utilitarian garden structure?   To discuss these trellising ideas or ask other gardening questions, chat with the author on the Gardening Answers forum. To read more on Pacific Northwest gardening, go here.   Photos: Fionuala Campion —Fionuala Campion is the owner and manager of Cottage Gardens of Petaluma, in Petaluma, California.   Fine Gardening Recommended Products Organo Republic 16 Perennial Wildflower Seeds Mix for Indoor & Outdoors Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. Premium 16 Perennial Wildflower Seeds Mix - Special Garden Flower Seeds Blend designed for planting indoor & outdoors across North America. With over 16 varieties and 100,000 wildflower seeds, this mix is the best solution to attract pollinators - bees, butterflies & birds are essential for garden plants health. Our Special Perennial Wildflower Seeds Mix Includes White Yarrow, Columbine, New England Aster, Siberian Wallflower, Shasta Daisy, Lance-Leaf Coreopsis, Sweet William, Purple Coneflower, Blanketflower, Gayfeather, Blue Flax, Lupine, Dwarf Evening, Primrose, Mexican Hat, Prairie Coneflower, Black Eyed Susan. Easy & Fun Growing Experience with our online guides - Don’t plant disappointment - Add more colors to your wildflower garden! We send only super hearty heirloom flower seeds with the highest germination rate and fast sprout. Our detailed growing guide helps you grow seeds the garden of your dream like a PRO. Colorful Wildflower Garden from Seeds - Grow wildflowers everywhere - Indoor in window garden or Outdoors Flower garden Garden make a beautiful design for your garden borders, pathways, field or meadow and attract pollinators. Made in the USA by Small Family-Owned Business - Quality You Can Trust - Our wildflower bulk seeds variety pack are tested at the highest germination rates before being sealed to last for up to 3 years before you need to plant. Each packet of our flower seeds variety pack is resealable to make it easy to store and has its own label with a QR code for the growing instructions. National Wildlife Federation®: Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife, Expanded Second Edition (Creative Homeowner) 17 Projects & Step-by-Step Instructions to Give Back to Nature Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. From the National Wildlife Federation, the largest U.S. nonprofit conservation organization, with 6 million members and 51 state and territorial affiliated organizations. 17 step-by-step projects that everyone can do together make getting your family back to nature easy, educational, and fun. Over 200 color photos of backyard wildlife habitats and the wide variety of creatures they attract, plus step-by-step photos and illustrations for family projects. Learn wildlife-friendly practices for gardening, landscape design, supplemental feeders, birdbaths, nesting places, and more. Learn how to attract backyard pollinators, from bees and butterflies to beetles, bats, and hummingbirds Get your garden certified by the National Wildlife Federation's Garden for Wildlife(TM) program by following the included certification application checklist. A.M. Leonard Deluxe Soil Knife & Leather Sheath Combo Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. MULTITASKING DUAL EDGES: a deep serrated edge and a tapered slicing edge ideal for tough or delicate cuts. DURABLE 6-inch stainless steel blade withstands 300 lbs of pressure. TWINE CUTTING NOTCH, DEPTH GAUGE MARKINGS & spear point - no need to switch tools when using this garden knife. LEATHER SHEATH: heavy duty, protective, clip on sheath to keep your knife convenient and secure. LIFETIME WARRANTY. Source link

[thestudentfarmer]

A lil garden update!

This is my watermelon and armenian cucumber patch, I totally forgot exactly how much both these plants give ground cover. This was probably two weeks ago, it's doubled since.

It's also got melons growing!!

Like this lil one! Honestly I planted probably 4 varieties. A large melon, some cantaloupe, honeydew and some personal melons. I'm not entirely sure what all has sprouted and grown but whatever grows we'll be saving the seed :)

I had to pick one of the melons, see that black stuff on the end? It's likely blossom end rot.

What causes blossom end rot? Its usually a lack of calcium. But it can also be caused by not having a regular watering schedule (which to be fair could be so. I haven't been good with my morning watering schedule due to some stuff happening. But they currently get 30 minutes minimal daily. And soil looks good on moisture content.)

Either way, if it's a watering issue then the solution might be as easy as setting up a regular auto watering cycle. I'm leaning more towards it being calcium problems currently though as I haven't refreshed the manure/compost this season yet and where I'm at fertilizing twice a year is highly suggested.

When you find blossom end rot it's best to remove all the damaged fruit as early as possible. While doing that check your soil medium. Is it soggy or have a lot of water retention? Then you've got waaay too much water. The soil should be moist but not soggy and it's a good idea to be sure the vines and fruit are not in standing water. Some folks like to make mounds like with pumpkins and plant their melons in the center so water flows down and out. If you can't do that see about putting a net or trellis out to keep your melons and vines off the ground (melons do great trellising upwards too! Be sure to use scrap fabric or pantyhose to keep your melons supported.) If it's good moisture chances are it's a nutrient problem.

For me I think it's a nutrient problem, so I'm trying out a method of calcium amending to see if it helps. A good way to avoid it is to seed start your melons (I direct seeded this year so I could not take my own advice lol) when it's time to transplant take a handful of tums, crush em up and put a bit of the powder in the bottom of each hole you dig and then place your transplant inside. Water and let it grow.

☆☆☆☆EDIT TO ADD!!!! ☆☆☆☆

I can not at this time suggest or endorse using tums for calcium purposes, I want to do some experiments with this. I'm not sure if I used too much calcium or if something else happened but the day after I poured my calcium water in the garden almost all of my calcium plants seemed to wither up. I am off to check them today now to see if they are still looking not great. If so they will be pulled and another update to come later.

☆☆☆☆☆end of edit☆☆☆☆

Since I direct seeded I can't exactly do that, so I just took some tums, crushed em to a fine powder. Mixed it with water and poured this water around the base of my melon plants. I'll do this again in a few days probably about 3 times? I'm kinda guessing at the moment. 🤷‍♀️ but that's part of the fun of farming, gardening and homesteading is figuring out what works best.

Btw this is what the inside looked like of that blossom rot melon, it didn't get wasted either, the chickens are digging this produce as a nice cool treat~

🌱🍉 Happy Homesteading and Gardening!! 🍉🌱

[thessalian]

Thess vs Activity

One of the things about disability that I am learning to do is be exquisitely grateful when I am able to do things. Yes, this is occasionally scuppered by the reminder that I need to be careful about the things because if I do too many, or too much, or too hard, or whatever, I will overdo it and won’t be able to do any more things for awhile and there will be pain. Yes, this is occasionally further scuppered by the ‘too many’ or ‘too much’ or ‘too hard’ is more ‘whatever’ than anything else, too variable to really be able to make an accurate risk assessment, so overdoing it is unfeasibly easy.

Still ... exquisite gratitude for being able to do things.

I mean, last weekend I could do basically nothing. I managed to run a D&D session sort of (though between two absences, two latenesses, and my own horrific state, it really probably wasn’t advisable, but it did work out okay insofar as it went), and that was pretty much it. This weekend, however, I am feeling better and can do more things. This is good. I will enjoy it while I can.

For instance, I really needed to put up some refrigerator pickles because I didn’t want to waste the fresh dill. So I boiled up the brine last night, let it cool overnight, and today I cut up some cucumbers and set that all up. I have two jars of spears and two jars of slices, and I picked thinner cucumbers this time so maybe they won’t be quite so watery-tasting in and of themselves as the last ones I tried with regular cucumbers instead of baby cucumbers. But I still had fresh dill so that means running the dehydrator to dry said dill for later use. And I have some apples that I need to turn into dried apple chips so I made a start on that. I decided to try sprinkling them with brown sugar before they went into the dehydrator so hopefully that works out well.

The other things on the agenda involve the pickled beets and dealing with my somewhat overgrowing parsley situation. My stepfather was in the other day because apparently something’s up with the window hinges (I haven’t noticed, but I have no idea about that kind of thing), and apparently he has a concern about how my parsley is kind of spreading to the point where you have to scoop it out of the way to shut the window. He’s probably right that it needs a haircut, but since I lack the freezer space to freeze it for later use, drying it will have to do. It’s kind of taking over the pot, anyway, and I’m sure my basil and chives will be happy not to have to compete for sunlight.

As for the beets ... well. I like the beets, and my stepfather likes the beets, so I’m making both of us beets.

There also had to be further garden maintenance, particularly when it came to my tomatoes. It’s mostly the cherry tomatoes that are providing any fruit, actually, but it’s good fruit so there you go. Anyway, point is that it got cold and windy all of a sudden and one of my cherry tomato plants kind of bent under the combined efforts of wind force and tomato weight. But nothing broke so I just wired the stem to the trellis just under where the tomatoes are growing so that should be fine. My cherry tomato plants are resilient little buggers. I should also do a bit more trimming, but I’m calling it good if no more of them grow higher than my shoulder. There are a couple that are still at a height somewhere above my head but I couldn’t cut them down any further because there are tomatoes on those upper branches and I’m not losing them. I’ll just trim the plant after those tomatoes ripen appropriately.

Still ... now I need a sit-down sort of break between all of that and putting up the beets. I want to do a thing involving video games but can’t figure out what I actually want to do yet. It’ll probably be finishing my current Solasta: Crown of the Magister playthrough, just because leaving things unfinished is not a thing I like. Alternatively, I could just take a nap. Pain isn’t so much an issue today but apparently slicing and pouring and all that was enough of a drain on my energy levels that it kicked off the ‘fatigue’ part of this fibromyalgia nightmare. Still, probably better that than agony.