Trellis fencing is a great way to add extra dimension and decoration to your garden, and what's more it is cheap and easy to find in most garden centres and fencing stores. Trellis or lattice panels are timber panels constructed with batons in a mesh type layout. Trellis usually comes in a diamond or square lattice layout and panels can be bought in a variety of shapes. Here are some of the ways you can use trellis to make your garden more interesting :
Add Height And Decoration To Fence Panels
Trellis can be used to extend the height of existing perimeter fencing and walling to improve privacy and to make fences more interesting and irregular. Many retailers sell trellis in standard panel widths with a bow top or dome top appearance that add an extra dimension to your fence line. Alternatively your existing perimeter fence may be on the short side. A trellis panel fitted to existing fencing can raise fence heights by one or two foot for extra privacy without blocking out sunlight.
Fix To Existing Fencing And Walls For Climber Plants.
Often climbers won't take to existing brick walls or clad fences without incongruous looking pieces of string and wire. Attach trellis panels to existing walls or fences and your climbers will have the opportune environment to flourish and cover “blank canvass” softening the views in your garden.
Partition Off Garden Spaces
A lattice panel fence is a great way to partition off sections of the garden that may be unsightly or demean from the aura. A trellis fence around a compost heap is a great way to distract the eye and give new planting opportunities. Got an old shed? Use a trellis partition to avoid the shed drawing the eye. Maybe you use part of the garden for veg and part for lawn, a trellis partition can be a great way to provide a little extra shelter to the veg patch without blocking out sunlight and to frame the view of your traditional garden space.
Trellis fencing is a lightweight, cheap and easy way to change the character of your garden. Used sparingly you can prepare new growing areas for next years season or simply “trick the eye” this year.
