We would like to build and install two trellis panels on the back of the house. The area to cover is about 9ft high by 3ft wide. I want a "working trellis" to grow vines on and from a casual look at the trellis panels available at Home Depot, it doesn't appear the wood pieces would be a good thickness for twining vines. I am thinking of growing climbing roses, but not sure. Might also like to add clematis and/or morning glory.

So if I can't just buy and frame an already made piece of trellis, that leaves us to build our own. Not sure what materials to use, how to construct, how much of a post has to go into the ground, whether to use metal piple and attach the trellis panel to those, do I have to hinge it to allow getting behind it, how much space should I leave between the house and the panel, whether I can actually screw holes into the vinyl siding?

As you can see, amateurs here. We have basic woodworking and tool skills and feel we can do it. Maybe we need a project plan or something.

Anyone here that can direct us to the right information?

Thanks,
Adam

Xeramatheum...thanks for that link. Nice site. Lots of good ideas for designs. Didn't see a place on the site that answered some of the questions I had though. I did like the pot trellis idea...I was thinking of doing one of those too. thanks..

Hi Cat...Hmmm...interesting idea. It sounds very practical, but here in New England on a small cape, traditionally wood trellis is more attractive for sure. I guess I need something practical and attractive. I love that idea for other applications in the vegetable bed area. I am not sure where around here I could find livestock fence panels though. Do you think they would have them at Home Depot? Very economical too.

I have my heart set on wood trellis, I am afraid. As expensive as that will be to make.

:-)
Thanks,
Adam