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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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