What A Gate Idea!

Find joy in ‘junk’ and lift your garden with a quirky trellis

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A trellis is more than a romantic notion – it’s the bones upon which many parts of your garden grow. It’s also more than a crosshatch of timber slats. In fact, anything that stands tall and independent can be a trellis, such as this set of old cast-iron gates tarted up to match the plants it will support. So open your mind as balcony railings, old fencing and even old reinforcing mesh can be structurally useful. And charming!

EASY STEPS TO BUILDING A GATE TRELLIS

Gather your supplies

• Old cast-iron gates

• 90 x 90mm H4 treated pine posts

You’ll also need