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This is the fourth in a series of articles that discuss trellises.
A trellis is a very useful structure as it maximizes space. There are many kinds of plants that can be planted in trellises but generally the best varieties to grow in them are the ones that produce climbing vines. Grapes are example of fruits that are ideal to grow in trellises. A grape trellis design ideally should be simple and be more about function than style. A grapevine trellis should also be sturdy enough to support fruits, which can get heavy during the harvest season. If you are going to use wood for posts in a grape vines trellis, it is recommended that you get pressure-treated ones since these are known to be highly resistant against rot. Proper vine trellis installation is essential since once you are done with the install it would be very difficult for you to modify or adjust the structure to your liking.
In vine trellis installation you have to consider the area where you are going to place it. You have to make sure that the conditions in your target area would be ideal for the plant that you are planning to cultivate. The first step in vine trellis installation is to dig a hole in the ground that is at least two feet deep and is at a 30 degree angle from the ends of each row of the vines. The next part in vine trellis installation is you need to drive an 8 feet long wooden fence pole into the hole. Next, fill in the hole with dirt and pack it in firmly. These will serve as your anchor posts.
Afterwards, you need to put a metal post 2 feet into the ground every 48 inches in between the wooden anchor posts on each row. Use metal posts that have holes where you can place wires. Pack the metal posts firmly on the ground with earth. The posts should be at the same height as with the wooden poles. On each row, wrap a galvanized wire on the top of the anchor pole at one end and string it through the metal posts. Pull the wire up to the anchor pole at the opposite end and wrap it around the top of the pole. Make sure to clamp both ends of the wires with a wire clamp. You also need to ensure that the wire would not sag. String another wire using the same process two feet below the first one. Do this for every row. These easy steps should get you on your way in your vine trellis installation.
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Author Bio Box: Patricia Wainwright
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