1Simple Backyard Trellis
Paul Costello One of the best benefits of trelliswork is its ability to cover an unsightly wall in a blanket of green. Designer Sara Ruffin Costello uses the tactic beautifully in her New Orleans home, where a wire lattice hosts delicate vines. Combined with planters and even a small tree, this look is giving whole new meaning to urban jungle.
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2Simple Trellis
John M. Hall The contessa may be barefoot, but her garden shed is anything but. Here, in Ina Garten’s fabulously lush backyard, a petite studio building is positively smothered in vines. A simple wood trellis creates a moment of breathing room amid it all.
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3Dining Oasis Trellis
Douglas Friedman Could there be anything more festive than a pool surrounded by palm trees? Yes, if you add a bougainvillea-covered arch! Here, fashion maven Liz Lange tapped her bestie Jonathan Adler to create the Palm Beach house of her dreams. She wanted “a surreal fantasy where nothing bad could ever happen,” Lange tells us. “And nobody gets that better than Jonathan.”
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4Rustic Trellis
Dominique Nabokov There’s something delightfully chic about this slightly disheveled French country home (no coincidence, it’s just outside Versailles). But that’s precisely what its owner, the fashion designer Agnès b., loves. Here, the garden is mostly let to run wild, including the vines that cover the house and race up a rustic arbor above the entry.
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5House-Enveloping Trellis
Heritage Images//Getty Images Like evolution, some gardening ideas are about the survival of the fittest. Look no further than Charles Darwin’s own English country bolthole, where latticework covers the house’s entire rear facade.
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6Pumpkin Trellis
Mark Turner//Getty Images Not all trellises are for blooming plants. You can also use these structures to help tame your vegetable patch. Here, the homeowner planted pumpkins, but the same tactic would work for squash and melons as well.
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7Pergola Trellis
Jumping Rocks//Getty Images Why not use a trellis to create a lush garden tunnel to stroll through? Here, the rose-covered structure not only looks pretty, but also provides shade while you’re taking care of some pesky weeds.
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8Grill Station Arbor
Douglas Friedman Outdoor kitchens are getting more tricked-out than ever, but we prefer a more natural approach. Here, a simple grill station is accessorized with planters, pottery, and a vine-covered arbor. What’s cookin’, good lookin’?
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9Door-Flanking Trellises
Tim Graham//Getty Images Want a warm welcome? Frame your door with twin trellises. This look is not only simple to execute, but also imbues your entry with a dash of English country charm. Top of the morning to you too!
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10Mobile Trellis
Dorling Kindersley: Will Heap//Getty Images Always on the move? Or simply can’t make up your mind where to put your vegetable patch? Put your plant pals in a trellis-on-wheels, as shown in this clever greenhouse idea. Use it to move your plants when lighting conditions change or simply use it as a leafy patio partition.
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11Privacy Screen Trellis
Andreas von Einsiedel//Getty Images In addition to covering unsightly walls, a trellis can be a chic alternative to a humdrum backyard fence. In this charming al fresco vignette, one covered in vines forms a verdant partition while blocking out curious eyes from outside.
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12Patio Trellis
Björn Wallander "It was a sleeping beauty covered in vines," Mona Nerenberg says of her Sag Harbor home. She leaned into the romantic look on her back patio, where a pergola covered in white wisteria gently drapes over a rustic dining table.
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13Combined Fountain Trellis
Ellie Walpole A trellis can be a style statement all on its own. Just ask London-based garden designer Butter Wakefield, who transformed this urban patio into a country-chic oasis. Here, a trellis adds visual interest to an otherwise hum-drum wall, thanks to finials, lighting, and an edgy black paint job. Bonus points for the elegant water feature.
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14Versailles Trellis
AFP Contributor//Getty Images Nothing beats the real thing, which is why it’s worth examining André La Notré’s masterful 17th-century gardens at Versailles. The Enceladus Fountain is surrounded by am impressive tunnel of treillage. And while you might not have one of gardening history’s greats at your disposal, you can actually buy quite a convincing replica—for a pretty penny—from a U.K. dealer. Let them eat cake? We happily will beneath this beaut!
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15Go Barely There with a Stainless Steel Grid
Marlene Pixley As this garden designed by Janice Parker proves, opposites attract. “A clean, modern stainless steel trellis of cables looks beautiful on a rustic wall, as well as on a smooth surface planted with white climbing roses,” the landscape architect explains. Not only are thin stainless steel wires strong enough to support your growing flora, but they look almost invisible when paired with a textured wall. Just be careful about where you put the (ahem) petal to the metal. “We [don’t] put the trellis on the side of a painted wood surface of a house or a barn, as when it comes time to repaint the structure, it becomes very difficult,” Parker adds.
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16Create Contrast
Jane Beiles If you want to make your trellis pop, consider affixing a thick wooden structure to your garage or barn. “A trellis is a timeless way to create architectural interest in a garden, as well as showcase a plethora of flowering vines,” designer Kristina Phillips explains. “They evoke a sort of romantic English garden feel—and can be kept clipped or left rambling.” Though the white roses here certainly speak for themselves, the bold lattice creates a country contrast as you wait for those flowers to bloom.
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17Make a Moment
NEIL LANDINO JR. You don’t need to have an opulent water fountain or pergola to elevate your garden’s design. Instead, let your trellis work overtime to deliver on form and function. “Nothing is better than an arched iron trellis over an urn planted with apricot campsis vines,” Janice Parker adds.
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18Mix and Match Materials
NEIL LANDINO JR. Trellises often come in a variety of woods and metals, so juxtaposing materials can be an effective way to bring a homey quality to your garden. Don't believe us? Just take a look at this stunning space from Janice Parker. “A 25-year-old trellis is one of my favorite projects,” she shares. “The trellis is teak with concrete columns and bluestone caps and is planted with purple flowering wisteria.”
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19Embrace Your Exterior
Jenna Sue Design No sprawling garden? No problem. It’s possible to bring a great garden trellis idea to any home—yes, even one that lacks a big backyard. Here, blogger Jenna Sue affixed two expanding trellises to the exterior of her home so her bougainvilleas had a convenient place to grow. Bonus: This tip is easy, affordable, and adds a textural touch to her stucco facade.
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20Accessorize an Arbor
Jenna Sue Design Did you know that a trellis can turn any archway into a grand entrance? Case in point: This arbor from Jenna Sue Design. By adding white flowering bushes at the base, the star jasmine vining up the trellises takes on a whimsical attitude. It’s almost as if the two species seamlessly blend into each other.
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