Build frames out of wood
Before you start building, you should first consider how big the trellis should actually be. Small rose trellises are first screwed together and then attached, with larger ones the frame must first be set up and then the grid attached. For larger trellises, use two support beams and one transverse beam, whereby the two support beams must be firmly anchored in the ground - otherwise the whole structure can fall over quickly, for example because the load from a very large climbing rose has become too great. These trellises are usually stable enough to be set up freely. For smaller trellises, a frame made of sturdy wooden slats is often sufficient, which are screwed together in the desired shape (it does not always have to be rectangular!) And fastened directly to the wall.Make sure that the distance between the trellis and the wall is at least 10, preferably 20 centimeters.
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Make a suitable trellis: from wood, wire ropes or welded wire mesh
Once the frame is ready, you can start working on the trellis. There are different possibilities: A very easy to manufacture trellis consists of a wooden frame and a reinforcement mat that is flexed to the right shape and size - you can have this cut to size at the hardware store and only have to attach it to the frame at home. Another variant is to simply buy different wire ropes and stretch them into the frame as a trellis. However, both components - both the reinforcement mesh and the wire ropes - rust quickly and should therefore be treated preventively. Trellis made of wood, on the other hand, can be made from slats that are either attached to the frame in a grid pattern or simply as cross slats.The wood should also be treated with wood preservatives against rot.
Tips
Not only the trellis should be built as stable as possible - roses in full foliage and full bloom can be very heavy - the posts must also be firmly anchored in the ground, for example using so-called joist hangers and setting in concrete.
