Wooden Fence Trellis Buyer’s Guide
Size
Garden trellis panels come in a range of sizes. You can choose ones that will cover your fence panels almost entirely or smaller versions that can be attached to a planter to support climbing plants. When choosing what size to buy for your garden consider the size of the space and the type of plants you want to support. Smaller lighter trellises will be ideal for brightening up small spaces and supporting light, twining plants. However, if you want to provide support for a larger plant, such as a rose or wisteria, you will need a larger, sturdier trellis.
Construction Quality
You will want to ensure that the trellis you buy will be sturdy enough to withstand the rigours of the British weather. The best wooden trellis is constructed from 38mm x 19mm pressure treated sawn timber making it durable and long-lasting. Willow is naturally weather-resistant so makes an ideal choice if you are looking for a lighter, more rustic product that is easy to fix.
Design
Trellis comes in a range of designs from square panels to arched panels to fan-shaped designs. The style you choose will depend on the look you are going for in your garden as well as the area you want to cover and the plants you want to support. Fan-shaped designs work really well when you want to support a particular plant either in the ground or a planter. Sets of panels also add a nice cohesive look to the garden and add an attractive feature in their own right.
Ease of fixing
Trellis is easy to fix to walls and fences. Depending on the materials you can attach trellis with screws or even staples.
FAQs
How high can a fence be with a trellis?
The maximum height of a boundary fence, including trellis, allowed in the UK is 2 metres.
How do I attach trellis to a fence?
Often you can attach the trellis directly to the frame or posts of your fence with galvanized screws. Alternatively, you can first attach battens to your fence and attach the trellis to these. This have the advantage of creating some space behind the trellis for your plants to twine in to. Lighter trellis, such as that made from willow can be attached with heavy-duty staples.
How do I attach trellis to a wall without drilling?
It is possible to attach a trellis to a wall without drilling. You can either use a suitable construction adhesive such as No More Nails or buy special trellis fixings. It is often easier to attach the trellis to battens first to give you a flat surface to attach to the wall.