When you have a small garden, as I do right now, one great way to use space efficiently is to think vertically. Garden trellises can be a wonderful tool, allowing plants to climb up, instead of trailing along the ground. In my garden, I like to trellis not only climbing plants like peas and pole beans, but also my cucumbers and indeterminate tomato varieties. What are the Benefits of Garden Trellises? In addition to being beautiful, and creating three dimensional interest in the garden, trellises are extremely functional. Trellises can: Help prevent disease in your garden by maximizing air flow Trellises keep fruits and vegetables off the dirt A trellis raises the … [Read more...]