A trellis can train plants—like shrubs, small or young trees, or vines—to grow up and against an object. It can be used as an accent piece in a garden or, when it fills in, as a privacy screen. Upward growth allows you to conserve space and grow more in a small area.
You can put together a simple plant trellis for use in the vegetable garden. Harvesting is easier, with less bending and stooping. Those that support ornamentals may need a little more planning to increase your curb appeal.
Designs for building a trellis are plentiful, such as Diamond-3D trellis, Diamond obelisk, Gems trellis, Fan trellis, Pot trellis, Simple spiral rectangular trellis, Spring arch trellis, Spiral fan trellis. They all easily add beauty and style to your garden.
Have some idea how much weight your trellis needs to hold and check for materials and space you may need before buying a trellis is necessary.