Instructions, tips and ideas

Different climbers

Many types of plants need a firm hold when they tend to grow. If you look closely, you will notice that they hold onto it differently. The following list names the best-known groups with some typical representatives.

• Petiole tendril: Clematis, Peas, bottle gourd, nasturtiums
• Self-climbers: ivy, wild wine, climbing hydrangea
• Spreading climbers: blackberries, Climbing roses, Firethorn
• Schlinger: Fire beans, Winches; kiwi

Requirements for climbing aids

It depends on the type of plant how the climbing aid must be designed to really be a supporting aid. The way in which it conquers the climbing aid plays a role as well as its weight, which has to be borne by the scaffolding. Clarify these points before you choose the material for the climbing aid.

Petiole tendrils have a rather low weight, so that the framework does not have to be very stable. It mainly consists of thin cords, rods, ropes and the like. Ä. Thick bars cannot be included.

More stable rope systems or wooden grids have to be provided for spreader climbers. Twists need strong, vertical sticks to wind around.

Self climber

Self-climbers can cling to walls with their adhesive organs and thus get by without additional climbing aid. However, they leave such serious marks and in part also damage the substance that a climbing aid is urgently recommended.

Trellis for slingers

This climbing aid is the easiest to build, because you only need one sufficiently stable stick per plant. This is best done with the sowing respectively. When planting out, put it close to the ground so that the young plant can easily reach it.

• thick bamboo sticks or sticks
• Metal or plastic sticks from the garden center

The rods have the advantage that they are mobile and can be used as a climbing aid in a different place in the following year.

Stable and durable trellis

Anyone who grows their own vegetables in the garden can certainly use a stable climbing aid. Different plants can grow on it alternately. Below are the instructions for a two meter long trellis.

1. Get three sturdy wooden posts 2 m long and a net of approx. 3 m length. The mesh size should be 10 x 10 mm. A non-slip material that is also weather-resistant is ideal.
2. Drive a stake approx. 50 cm deep into the ground. So that the wood is better protected from soil moisture, you can use suitable Ground sockets use.
3. Drive the other two posts in a straight line, 1 m apart.
4. Stretch the net over the entire surface and fasten it firmly to the three wooden stakes.

Wall scaffolding as a climbing aid

If you want to grow a climbing plant close to a building, you should provide it with scaffolding as soon as possible. Since it is not easily expanded or can be exchanged, it must be large enough from the start to support the fully grown plant. Stable slats made of weather-resistant wood are ideal.

• Ensure air circulation between the plant and the wall
• at least There must be a distance of 10 cm from the wall
• Mount the appropriate spacers
• then attach two long slats vertically
• if necessary several
• attach crossbars to it
• approx. Leave a distance of 30 to 40 cm between them

Climbing aid for potted plants

Climbing plants are popular as balcony greening because they quickly provide a tight privacy screen. They usually grow in a bucket or balcony box and need a climbing aid. You can easily build this yourself from a few bamboo sticks.

• Put 2 long bamboo sticks in the ground
• attach 3-5 short bamboo sticks horizontally to it
• each with approx. 20 cm distance
• Use woolen threads, zip ties, or binding wire
• possibly. bind as a fan shape; narrow at the bottom, wider at the top