Trellis-support for vegetables, fruits and flowers
Every garden can benefit from the use of a trellis-support, whether its mainstays are vegetables, fruits or even flowers. Even large farms need to maximize their area to make it cost effective. Plant support is important not only to prioritize space, but also to keep the plants healthy and the farm clear from pests and diseases at all times. Gardeners will agree to the difficulty of having a garden with plants sprawling all over and on top of each other. It is imperative to use support for your plants if you do not want to have a mini-forest right in your own backyard.
Trellis for vegetables
Vegetables gardens need trellis-support for better growth and production. Vegetables like tomatoes, squash, bitter gourd and cucumbers need support for better growth and production. Whether you are growing climbers or crawlers, you would need a good support for them to keep their fruits in top shape. There are vegetables that grow best in cages such as the tomatoes, especially the indeterminate varieties that continue to sprawl on the ground all-year round. There are varieties that can grow very tall and they would look great in a trellis especially when they start bearing fruit.
The squash is one of the healthiest vegetables but it is also notorious for its ability to usurp garden space. Most backyard gardeners tend to avoid planting squash in their gardens for fear it would wreak havoc in their small space. However, squash is an ideal plant for vertical gardening provided you provide a trellis-support. Even a small space can accommodate this crawler with the appropriate support. Take note that a fully-grown squash can be too heavy for an ordinary trellis so make sure you get a really sturdy one or choose the smaller variety. You can even opt for the summer squash variety which come in smaller and queer shapes.
If you want to stay healthy then the bitter gourd should be a staple not only in your kitchen but also in your garden. This vegetable has warty and elongated fruits that can be eaten cooked or made into a salad. This vegetable is easy to grow but it is a creeper that can grow rapidly and fill up your garden space. For small gardens, it is best to use a trellis-support for bitter gourd since it produces many leaves and many fruits in just one plant. This vegetable grows lots of tendrils and vines and the fruits looks good when it turns green and shiny.
Trellises for fruits
The grape is a favorite table fruit all over the world because it can be eaten fresh and goes well in a fruit buffet or in a cheese buffet. This fruit has many uses as it can be processed into raisins, juice, wine, jelly and even oil. Grape vines can spell disaster for any garden when left unattended. Make use of a trellis-support to make sure your grape vines grow properly and produce the best fruits. With a healthy grape vine in your backyard, you are assured of a steady supply of delicious grape fruits that can be a breakfast staple.
Another fruit that grows best with the use of a trellis-support is the kiwi. Kiwis require lots of space to grow and produce fruits but don’t worry because you can still plant them even if you have a small space. Kiwis are creepy creatures and they tend to ramble so make sure you put up a sturdy trellis even before planting them. This will make sure that the kiwi is guided as it grows and bears fruit.
One of the best fruits to have in your kitchen at all times is the passionfruit. This tropical fruit is not only delicious but it is also nutritious and can be used as juice and as an ingredient for many dishes. One of the reasons that prevent homeowners from planting the passionfruit in their gardens is the space required to grow them. This fruit is a climbing vine so you will need a trellis-support to grow them in your backyard. If you grow them right then you do not only get an attractive vine but you also get a regular supply of fresh passionfruit for your kitchen
Trellis for flowers
If you want to have a picture-perfect house or garden, then make use of a trellis-support to grow different varieties of flowers. There are different varieties of climbing or crawling flowers but make sure you choose the ones that will make an attractive addition to your garden. By having colorful climbing flowers in your garden, you do not only get to enjoy the view but you also get to attract butterflies that can create a more relaxing atmosphere for your home. Climbing flowers are not that heavy so it is easy to choose a support for them.
The Yellow Thunbergia Alata is a climbing plant that produces beautiful yellow flowers. This plant can grow as tall as eight feet so make sure you choose a trellis-support long enough to support the flowers and the leaves. This flowering plant is tough and blooms profusely when placed under the sun. Once they grow from seeds, it is easy to establish the plant and grow the vines. Also known as the Black-eyed Susan, this flower is best planted after March as the flowering season starts from June to September.
If you want to have edible flowers in your garden then choose the blue ternate. This vine produces very attractive blue flowers that tend to look like violet under the heat of the sun. Once established, the blue ternate can be unruly so make use of a trellis-support to ensure they are guided as they produce more leaves and flowers. The flowers of this vine are not only pretty but they can also be used to make tea, natural food coloring for rice and can be used as an ingredient for juice or fresh salad.