AT A GLANCE
How do I build an ivy trellis myself?
To build an ivy trellis yourself, you need stable wood, roof battens, Phillips wood screws and possibly weather protection varnish. Lay out the slats 20 cm apart, form a grid and screw it together. Mount the grid on the wall or free-standing.
Why does the ivy need a climbing aid?
ivy does not form stable structures, rather climbs up to twenty meters up. with her shoots transformed into adhesive roots the plant holds on to almost all surfaces.
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Planted on a trellis, which can even stand freely in the garden, the ivy quickly overgrows it. In this way, the climbing aids become a dense, evergreen privacy screen.
What materials can I use for an ivy trellis?
Since the ivy has been in the same place for several years and has become quite heavy over time, stable wood the best choice. pine and spruce are quite durable and suitable. However, these woods are not as weather-resistant as the slightly more expensive ones larch wood.
But with your imagination, you can also use your imagination to turn disused ladders and leftover fences into which you can integrate parts of old furniture or garden tools
Climbing aids for the ivy build.How much material do I need for an ivy trellis?
This is of it depends on how big the trellis should be and how wide you plan the distances between the wooden strips. A square grid structure of 20 by 20 centimeters has proven itself for the ivy.
List of materials for a 2 meter wide trellis:
- 20 roof battens
- Phillips head wood screws
- possibly weather protection glaze
How can I build the climbing aid for the ivy myself?
The construction of the trellis is not complicated and even amateurs can do it:
- Provide wood with a protective coating if necessary.
- Lay out half of the battens vertically, twenty centimeters apart.
- Lay the rest of the slats on top to form a grid.
- Use a spirit level and a tape measure to check that everything is straight.
- Screw in with the wood screws.
How is the trellis attached?
The trellis created in this way can be attached to the house wall with mounting brackets. For a free-standing privacy wall you also need:
- At least 3 pressure-treated piles with a diameter of 8 centimeters and a length of 250 centimeters
- Matching ground sockets
- impact aid
assembly Instructions
- Mark the location for the stakes.
- Insert the impact aid into the ground socket.
- Lock the insertion aid and drive the sleeve into the ground.
- Screw the climbing aid for the ivy to the posts.
Tip
Only allow ivy to climb walls with intact plaster
Damage to the masonry, on which ivy climbs with its adhesive roots, can be worsened by the greening. The adhesive organs growing into the holes expand cracks in the plaster and spalling can occur. Since the greenery means that less air can get to the wall, moisture can collect and water can even penetrate the wall.