Plant Trellis For Small Space Vertical Gardening
Using a plant trellis for small space vertical gardening is key to maximizing green space. Many people turn to traditional trellises for climbing vines, flowers and vegetables to maximize vertical space to its fullest benefit.
However, finding the right size trellis for a small space can be an issue. We often run into issues finding a narrow trellis that is sturdy and tall enough to sufficiently use the vertical space available. This can also be an issue for growing vining plants in containers, where you have limited width but plenty of vertical space. How about a trellis to cover a downspout , lamp post or that utility pole?
Finding narrow trellises
So began my search for narrow trellises that also provide sufficient height for the job. Those below have small footprints (no more than 25″) but plenty of height.
Use these trellises to support ornamental or edible- snap pea, vegetables, annual vines, or perennial vines. Use in containers, flower beds or against structures. Support can be placed in any area of the home, yard, porch, patio, or garden.
Things to consider when selecting a trellis
Choose supports that are sturdy enough for the vine you want to grow. A vine that will grow beyond the size or strength of the trellis may cause the trellis to fall over.
Should the trellis be given extra support? You may want to consider using brackets to secure the trellis against structures. Also consider using stakes at the base to provide extra stability to the trellis.
Consider if the trellis is just meant to support the plant or serve as a decorative piece too? Choose the appropriate trellis and vine to serve your purpose.
Spiral Garden Trellis
8″ diameter by 42″ high this spiral support has a small footprint that would work well in a container or a tight place in the garden. Works indoors as well as outdoors.
This spiral trellis is great for supporting perennial plants like clematis, ivy, philodendron or other compact climbers.
The top is finished with a cute leaf and the bottom has a stabilizing cross-piece to keep it from toppling over once spiked into the ground or large container.
Material: Wrought Iron
Use: Outdoor
Finish: Black Powdercoat Finish
Dimensions: 42″H x 8″W x 8″D
Weight:4 lbs
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Tendrils Garden Trellis (Trellis I)
The curves and curls of this trellis provide plenty of contact points for any climbing plant to attach. 25″ wide and 72″ high it does a good job filling vertical space without taking up a lot of ground space.
Push the legs directly into the ground or container.
Optional wall brackets may be used to secure the trellis, if needed.
The wrought iron powdercoat finish is sealed, leaving a hard finish that won’t chip or corrode easily.
Material: Wrought Iron
Use: Outdoor
Finish: Black Powdercoat Finish
Dimensions: Trellis I- 72″H x 25″W x 0.5″D
Weight: Trellis I- 15 lbs
Flower and Vine Wrought Iron Downspout Garden Trellis- 92″H
What a great way to cover the downspout with the beauty of handmade design and the charm of a climbing vine.
Great for growing flowering vines right up the side of your house or garage, from garden beds or even planter boxes and containers. Shown is the annual Cardinal Vine.
Only 11 ” wide, two 46-inch sections makes this trellis a full 92″ high. Easily mounted using the tabs provided.
Material: Wrought Iron
Use: Outdoor
Finish: Black Powder Coating
Dimensions: 92″H x 11″W
Looking for Quick Growing Annual Vines? See varieties and how to grow them here.
Fleur-De-Lis Garden Trellis
The shorter trellis only needs an 8″ square footprint, and the taller needs a 12″ square footprint. At 78″ high, that’s a lot of vertical growing space for any climbing plant.
This simple trellis design is one of the most versatile for any type of climbing vine. Use directly in the ground, container or raised bed. Compress the legs and the slim profile takes up little space to store away at season’s end.
These airy wrought iron pieces are slim yet strong, providing a strength and longevity that can reliably support your plantings for many seasons.
Use: Outdoor
Finish: Black Powdercoat Finish
Dimensions: 58 inch- 58″H x 8″W x 8″D , 78 inch- 84″H x 12″W x 12″D
Weight: 58 inch- 4 lbs , 78 inch- 5 lbs
Waves Garden Trellis
The wave design of this trellis is an eye-catching diversion from the standard grid trellis design.
This 3-piece trellis is 23.5″ wide and 77″ tall, with the option to add a 24″ extension to increase the height to 101″. That’s about 8′ of vertical growing space! Use several of these to make a nice privacy screen.
Climbing plants will find many points to attach as they grow along the gentle curves. As the vines grow, create privacy by directing growth where you want them to fill space.
Material: Wrought Iron
Use: Outdoor
Finish: Black Powdercoat Finish
Dimensions:Trellis-77″H x 23.5″W x 0.5″D, Trellis Extension-24″H x 23.5″W x 0.5″D
Weight: Trellis- 20 lbs, Trellis Extension- 5 lbs
Sunnydaze Metal Garden Trellis Round Obelisk – Plant Supports – Set of 3
How cute these would be in three containers or set in the garden!
These metal round obelisk trellises of handcrafted steel construction provide the structure a growing vine needs.
Three different sizes but all with small diameter bases that don’t need a lot of ground space. Great for urban gardens, containers, or any small space.
- Small: 9″ diameter x 27.75″ H
- Medium: 10.5″ diameter x 35.75″ H
- Large: 12.25″ diameter x 44.5″ H
Ferro Firenze Garden Trellis
Available in two sizes 22″ or 29″ wide, this artistic trellis combines beautiful design elements with the graceful style of old-world European craftsmanship. Combine with a with a matching Ferro Firenze Arbor to complete a classical garden theme.
If you want to use this as an accent piece or focal point along with a vine, use a lightweight annual vine that won’t heavily cover it’s features. Cardinal Vine or Cypress vine are good choices. Selectively plant the seeds at the base where you want them to attach, and direct the vines to grow only where you want them to cover the trellis. Don’t over-seed.
Optional wall brackets may be used to additionally secure the trellis, if needed.
Material: Wrought Iron
Use: Outdoor
Collection: Ferro Firenze
Finish: Roman Bronze Powdercoat Finish
Dimensions: 66 inch- 65.5″H x 22″W x 0.5″D , 84 inch- 83.5″H x 29″W x 0.5″D
Weight: 66 inch- 16 lbs , 84 inch- 23 lbs
Obelisk Garden Trellises
Ideal for any type of climbing plant, ornamental or edible snap-pea, runner beans, cucumber, mandevilla, or moonflower, in containers or flowerbeds.
Available in two sizes either 61″ high or 85″ high with only a 13″ x 13″ footprint.
This trellis is ideal for containers. Vines are able to grow all around the structure so viewing is ideal from any direction.
Compress the legs and the slim profile takes little space to store away at season’s end.
Material: Wrought Iron
Use: Outdoor
Finish:Graphite Powdercoat Finish
Dimensions:61 inch- 60″H x 13″W x 13″D, 85 inch- 84″H x 13″W x 13″D
Weight:61 inch- 10 lbs , 85 inch-13 lbs
Vertical space in the garden can be used to its fullest. Narrow trellises help bring life into spaces above the ground level.
