The Beginnings of a DIY Trellis

Today was a wonderfully productive day.  After spending a large amount of time stalking DIY websites, looking at photographs of what seemed like every type of trellis known to mankind, and then doodling my own ideas, I thought I know what I wanted.  Armed with lumber, hardware, rebar, and a knowledgeable roommate, my trellis project began.

It took about half of the day to assemble the heavy-duty trellis.  We put it together with lag screws and carriage bolts.  I will disassemble it when I'm ready to haul it up to The Shack. 

Of course, I will share the finished and planted project with you. But here is a peek at part of the process.

One of the "ends" -- looking top to bottom

I learned how to drill holes correctly for lag screws and carriage bolts.  I saw that cutting rebar isn't impossible - just A LOT of elbow grease.  I already knew how to use a circular saw. (thank you Dad).

A slight angle at the top/front

One of our many supervisors

I have the site for it chosen. Unless I change my mind yet again, I will place it at the end of my mowed yard. In the photo, it is in front of the Jeep - near the small dark bush.  I think that will be a great spot for a trellis, roses, and grape vines. 

And someday in the distant future, a carved stone bench.