Comments on: A raised garden bed with trellis: Easy ideas for the vegetable garden

By: Niki Jabbour

Mon, 12 May 2025 11:55:29 +0000

Hi William, thanks so much!! 🙂 And it’s true many of my wire mesh trellises have rusted which gives them a bit of a weathered look… but I do love it and it doesn’t pose any issues for the veggies or the soil. Great question though! Regards, Niki

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By: William J. Wharff

Fri, 09 May 2025 13:22:50 +0000

Hi Niki,

I have a question about the wire trellis in one of your photos. It seems to be a bit rusty so wondering if it might be of a concern that the rust (in the rain) would wash into the soil and be harmful to your plants, or humans when fruits/veggies are consumed?

Thanks…love your content!

William

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By: Niki Jabbour

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:48:32 +0000

In reply to TH.

Hi, the opening of the arch should face north/south. Good luck! Niki

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By: TH

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:36:39 +0000

I am planning to install a permanent arch trellis using cattle panels. Should the curve/arch go from W to E or N to S?

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By: Niki Jabbour

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 11:13:30 +0000

In reply to Michael.

Good question!! But unfortunately most vining plants climb up, not down. It’s called gravitropism and their tendrils go upwards. You could plant dangling plants there – like sweet potato – but climbers are probably not the best fit. Good luck! Niki

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By: Michael

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 02:27:15 +0000

I have a greenhouse built out of pallets. I made planter boxes as well. Some of my planter boxes are outside. When making a trellis, can I go down, instead of up? I understand why up is normally the best, but my boxes are around 4 feet off the ground. Will my melons be ok if I go down with the trellis?

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