How to Make a Basket Trellis

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Creating a trellis to hang baskets upon is a wonderful addition to any garden or outdoor space. These structures can enhance a walkway or even hide an unsightly wall or fence area. Adding baskets to the trellis provides a decorative way to show off a plant collection.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

Copper piping
Pressure treated 1-inch by 2-inch wood (as needed)
One pressure treated post cap
Wire
Bolts

Step1

Decide from what materials the trellis will be constructed. Common trellis materials are treated wood, copper or even PVC pipe.

Step2

Purchase copper pipe and pressure treated wood at any home improvement store such as Lowe's or Home Depot. Have the store cut the lengths of pipe and wood to size.

Step3

Drill four 5/16-inch holes partially through the top post cap to affix the four pieces of copper pipe.

Step4

Continue to drill a 5/8-inch hole through both ends of each piece of wood about 1/2-inch from the bottom.

Step5

Slide the pieces of wood down alongside the copper pipe to a point where the smaller ones are first and larger further down.

Step6

Bolt the pieces together with appropriate hardware and place in the project area.

Step7

Create as many of these simple trellises as the project calls for.

Step8

Affix as many baskets as desired by hanging from the wood slat support pieces.

Tips & Warnings

Plant morning glory vines along a trellis for another attractive look.
Use a trellis to hold and nurture a grapevine.
Twist the copper piping into differing shapes and adhere the wood in uncommon ways for a trellis with a different style.
Use all caution when using power tools and saws. Wear eye protection and gloves.