Trellises and more
A large trellis for privacy and aesthetic effect, built from treated hazel branches attached to steel supports and some untreated hazel to fill in.
A trellis of treated hazel, with untreated pieces yet to be added.
A trellis of untreated hazel for some quick privacy, with new neighbors moving in soon, it soon had an existing hop vine grow on it.
Zak attaching hazel pieces
A trellis of untreated hazel for some quick privacy, with new neighbors moving in soon, it soon had an existing hop vine grow on it.
Bent bamboo, for a colorful vine to grow up over a walkway onto a balcony railing
An arched trellis of bent bamboo, since the vines have grown up onto the balcony railing
A trellis after less than two years of growth, it will continue to fill in.
Hazel pieces being dried in a curved position after the bark was stripped off.
This trellis was installed along the house to give a natural feel, along with some colorful vines. The sunflowers are volunteers.
This Clematis is already most of the way up the trellis in less than a year.
Treated hazel archways for vines to grow on.
Detail of the graceful curves of bent hazel and the vines.
This trellis will provide privacy from the street
~for vines to grow on or without~
Privacy: Trellises for fences or fence extension, instead of a hedge, or for outdoor rooms – quickly growing, providing height without much depth.
Shade: Arbor/ Archway, faux tree
Art: Botanical/nature-inspired sculpture
Materials
Hazel: Rustic curving long branches (treated or untreated)
Cedar: Graceful curved bent strips (natural durability)
Steel: Strong for holding up the heaviest vines (natural rusted look over time)