A sturdy support system can turn climbing vines and flowers into stunning vertical accents.

Give your plants a new, eye-catching support with these clever ideas.

Growclimbing roses,morning glories, or any flowering vine that will provide a beautiful display.

window frame trellis covered in vines

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In time, atrellis fenceoffers more privacy, as the vines grow and fill out.

This one hangs from a piece of salvaged wood casing, which enhances the casual vintage look.

The narrow wires provide plenty of places for a clematis to grow.

Lattice fence with pink flowers

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Climbing Plant Wall Support

Make it easierfor flowering vinesand other climbers to scale an exterior wall.

Secure the frame to the wall to encourage vines to wind up and around it.

Thearched shape of this structurelooks especially graceful when draped in white roses.

rustic wire fencing trellis and painted wood casing with clematis

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The thick canes and leaves create a natural look and nearly obscure the metal vine supports.

Decorative Obelisk Vine Support

Create a year-round garden accent with this stylish wood obelisk.

Whether it’s supporting vines, or left unadorned, it adds a vertical design element.

vines on trellis made from old window frame with arched transom

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It makes a wonderful garden accent, even when it’s not supporting a climbing plant.

This simple trellis is crafted from strips of cedar, some quilter’s rings, and a purchased finial.

After assembling the materials, you could complete it in a day or less.

brick pathway under vine arch

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Tall Vine Support Pole

A ball-topped vine pole provides support for these pink and blue morning glories.

Use wire to gently secure the vines around the pole and train them to continue growing upward.

Simple Vine Arbor

Arbors are perfect for framing a pretty viewor dressing up a path.

decorative obelisk trellis

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ThisDIY entry arboris a simple project that comes together in a weekend.

Living Fence

An espalier is a living fencecreated by training small trees into decorative patterns.

willow plant tepee trellis

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decorative trellis in pot

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tall vine pole trellis

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white wooden entry arbor

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garden trellis living fence

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