Trellises and arbors make aesthetically pleasing and functional additions to any garden. The benefits of growing with a garden structure include…

• Growing flowers and vegetables upwards saves space
• Crops grown on structures are easier to harvest and stay cleaner
• Disease is minimized when plants receive better air circulation 

Choosing Plants that Climb
Flowers and vegetables that like to climb will grow beautifully on a trellis or arbor. The trick is to choose your plants and then choose the structure that can best support them. Some plants that grow well on garden structures include:

• Peas
• Pole Beans
• Tomatoes
• Trumpet Vines
• Wisteria
• Morning Glories
• Roses
• Clematis
• Cantaloups
• Squash
• Honeysuckle Vines
• Climbing Hydrangeas
• Baby Pumpkins
• Jasmine
• Ivy