Give your bean plants a structured place to grow with this easy-to-make arch.
Bean plants climb and cover anything in their path but can sometimes look messy and tangled.
Make this arched bean trellis for your garden to lift and showcase your bean plants.
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It gives bean plants andother vining varietiesa structured path for a tidier look.
When grown densely, this trellis provides acountry gardenfeel and keeps crops off the ground.
Plus, the bean trellis becomes a focal point in your garden.
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Learn how to build a bean trellis with our easy step-by-step instructions.
Drive Posts
To start a bean trellis, locate where you want your arch placed.
Drive the first T post in with the post driver.Measure 5' outand drive in the second post.
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Measure back 36" from each post and drive in a post in each location.
Arch the panel over to put the other end of the cattle panel along the other two T posts.
Secure in the same fashion.
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If needed, work with a partner to make this step easier.
Pole beans require a support system, like this DIY trellis.
Heirloom pole bean varieties include ‘Kentucky Wonder,’ ‘Blue Lake Stringless,’ and ‘Climbing French.’
