Garden planters can be expensive, but they are useful for supporting plants.You can make your own garden fence for less than it costs to buy one.You can make your own garden trellis to complete the look of your garden.
Step 1: Pick out your tools and supplies.
It's not hard to make a garden trellis, but it requires some special tools and materials.You will need a saw, drill, eye, and ear protection, as well as 2 12 inch exterior grade screws tape and a pencil.
Step 2: Measure and mark your boards.
Measure your boards to the dimensions you need for the project.To mark where the boards need to be cut, use your pencil.You will need to measure and mark your 8 foot boards so that you can use them as spacers.
Step 3: You should cut your boards.
After you have finished measuring and marking your boards, you can use a saw to cut them.To cut the boards to the required dimensions, use the pencil marks you made on them.When using the saw, make sure you wear ear and eye protection.When cutting wood, be careful with your fingers.If you don't have a saw or are worried about cutting wood, you can go to the hardware store.
Step 4: The ends and edges of the boards should be sanded.
If you can, smooth out the rough edges on the ends of the boards.The ends and edges of your boards can be smoothed out with a power or manual sander.If you want to remove the larger flaws in the wood, you should start with a coarse grit sandpaper.If you want to finish sanding the edges, you can use a #180 or #150 sandpaper.If you are using a power sander, make sure you wear ear and eye protection.
Step 5: The frame should be created.
If you want your pieces to be parallel with each other, lay them out.Put two of your pieces on top of each other to make them look like a picture frame.Next, screw the corners of the boards.The four corners have screws put into them to keep the trellis from pivoting.You can make pilot holes if you want to prevent the screws from splitting the wood.The pilot holes should be the same size as the screws.Before you place the screws, use a smaller drill bit to create the pilot hole.
Step 6: You should connect the last two boards to the 48 inch boards.
You should have two pieces left after you have created the frame.To determine where to connect your last two pieces, measure along each of your 48 inch frame pieces.There should be an even distribution of these two pieces between the other two.The 72 inch pieces should be secured with a couple of screws.
Step 7: Attach your other boards to the frame.
Place pencil marks to indicate where you want to put your remaining 48 inch boards.The boards will be straight if the marks are even with each other.If you want to understand how to space your boards, you need to place one board across the center of the 72 inch boards.The spaces that are left are where the other four pieces should be placed.Before deciding where to place the boards, consider how you plan to use the trellis.You could have a couple of boards lower to the ground to hang a planter.You should secure the boards with screws after you have decided where to put them.
Step 8: If you want, add spacers.
If you want to leave a gap between the wall and the back of your trellis, you can add some spacers.If you want to hang something from the front, you can add a spacer to it.If you add spacers to the back of your trellis, make sure they are secured to each of the four corners as well as a few in the center.Place the spacers wherever you think you need them if you add them to the front of the trellis.Attach your spacers with a screw or drill.
Step 9: Hang your vines.
Attach your fence or wall with your drill and screws.Place screws at the four corners of the trellis as well as a couple of screws in the center to secure it in place.Make sure that the screws that you use are long enough to go all the way through the wall behind it.If you want to secure the trellis to the wall, you will need a screw that is at least five inches long.