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Posted by krystine 5 (My Page) on

Fri, Aug 19, 05 at 8:25

Hi,

Not sure if this is the right forum to post this or not...
I'm wondering if anyone's created their own wall trellis like the one sold here: (see link at bottom) using GE Silicone II Caulk, plastic suction hooks from the dollar store and fishing line?

I have a clematis I'd like to trellis on a brick wall and wondered if it was feasible/if anyone had tried it before...

thanks :)

Kristine

Here is a link that might be useful: Wall trellis kit

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Posted by jimster z7a MA (My Page) on
Sat, Aug 20, 05 at 12:58

Notice that the Lee Valley kit uses metal pads and wire, not plastic suction cups and fishing line. Most plastics deteriorate in sunlight because of the UV rays. Fishing line, for sure, loses it's strength. Probably the suction cups will too. I would use rustproof metal parts.

Jim

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Posted by jimster z7a MA (My Page) on
Sat, Aug 20, 05 at 13:10

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Posted by krystine 5 (My Page) on
Sun, Aug 21, 05 at 7:28

Thanks, I'll see what I can find for metal pads and wire...

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Posted by krystine 5AOntario (My Page) on
Sat, Jun 24, 06 at 10:32

I just wanted to report back... I created the fishing line trellis last summer out of the dollar store suction cups, GE silicone and fishing line, and it's withstood Ontario's winter and sun's rays so far... here's a pic.

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Posted by dmg2242 8A (My Page) on
Thu, Mar 20, 08 at 14:07

Your trellis looks great--I'm inspired to try my own this weekend!

Great job!
Denise

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Posted by trowelgal Kansas Zone 5 (My Page) on
Sun, Apr 20, 08 at 18:50

I love it when people use ideas as a catalyst to create their own stuff. I do a lot of this and it gives me such a "charge". Your trellis is great! I may have to try it myself. Thanks for sharing.
trowelgal

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