Make Your Garden More Successful with These 12 Trellises (2024)

Published on May 19, 2023

Multipacks mean you’re likely to get some sort of a deal—in this case, it’s two excellent trellises for under $100. These trellises mix clean, minimalist lines with a few ornate details and an iron frame for stability. The structures are further supported by six-inch ground spike inserts.

Each trellis is 5.6 pounds, which is on the lightweight side. This means you can probably lift and move them fairly easily on your own. But because of this, they’re most appropriate for flowers and smaller vegetables (something like a cucumber may be too heavy).

Product Details: Dimensions: 0.2 x 16 x 48 inches | Material: Metal

The best trellises don’t need to be big and fancy. Sometimes a small, affordable option does the job. These cute mini trellises are made from durable green plastic, which blends in with the surroundings and reduces visual clutter. You can easily stack them together for taller plants, or place them side by side for wider ones.

Because of their size (10.2 x 6.1 x 2.2 inches), they can only support one potted plant at a time. You snag them in packs of four, six, or 12. Just keep in mind that they are only suitable for potted plants.

Product Details: Dimensions: 10.2 x 6.1 x 2.2 inches | Material: Plastic

If anyone knows about plants, it’s the folks at the New York Botanical Garden. They’ve teamed up with Frontgate to create the best trellises worth splurging on. The collection includes a center panel, side panel, arch, planter box, and pot ring, in styles taken from the NYBG archives. Use them all together or mix and match them to make them work for your garden.

Every piece is made from cast aluminum with a hand-applied finish. They must be installed on a wall in order to use them, so there’s more assembly required than with most. If that doesn’t work for your space, you’re better off with a freestanding option.

Product Details: Dimensions: Center panel: 36 x 61 inches, Side panel: 18-½ x 60-½ inches, Arch: 36 x 18-½ inches, Planter Box: 24 x 8 x 6-½ inches, Pot ring: 7-½ x 8-½ inches | Material: Cast aluminum

Don’t have the space required for the garden of your dreams? This is the best trellis for you. As a freestanding trellis, you can move it around as needed and even fold it up like an accordion in the off-season. That said, wall brackets are included if you want to secure the trellis beyond the two-pronged stakes, or you can snag a wall-mounted trellis of the same design.

In addition, we love that wrought iron is sealed with a durable powder coating that has a little bit of texture for climbing plants to grab onto as they grow. Heads up: Assembly may take a little longer than anticipated, as no instructions are included in the box.

Product Details: Dimensions: 0.5 x 36 x 95 inches | Material: Iron

As timeless as a wooden trellis can look, this one works overtime as an arbor to elevate your walkway or entrance while creating opportunities for your climbing plants to grow. The structure is made out of Chinese cedar wood sourced from responsibly managed forests. It’s been pre-stained with a weather-resistant plant guard, though you can always stain it darker if desired.

Though certainly lightweight, foot-long metal anchors meant to go into concrete are included to help maintain stability. If you’d prefer to install the arbor directly into the ground, you’ll need to purchase longer stakes separately.

Product Details: Dimensions: 83 x 59 x 30 inches | Material: Wood

The rails along this trellis are less ornate than many steel options and equally effective at creating the ideal environment for climbing plants to grow. At 7.2 feet high, even taller people can comfortably walk through.

This trellis clocks in at 14.5 pounds of steel, which is on the lighter side. Steel is already durable, and even more so when it’s spray-treated like this arch is. Eight ground stakes are included for stability, but some recommend further support as a precaution to prevent tipping.

Product Details: Dimensions: 47 x 17.5 x 86 inches | Material: Steel

A trellis-planter box combination is a two-for-one situation, and we love that this one comes in a set. The trellis part is 38 inches high with a classic lattice to provide structural support for climbing plants, while the planter box is 10 inches deep and equipped with drainage holes.

They’re made out of fir wood, which is naturally weather-resistant, and finished with an attractive walnut stain. You can install the included wheels (with locks) for easy mobility that’s especially helpful when you need more or less sun exposure. These are pretty short for trellises, so keep that in mind if you have plants that need lots of room to spread out.

Product Details: Dimensions: 25.1 x 11 x 48 inches | Material: Wood

At once a planter, trellis, and decor piece, this structure is made from bamboo with hemp rope and a replaceable coir insert (ideal for retaining moisture and promoting air-pruning of roots). The three tiers of bamboo rings provide almost 40 inches of support, while the 12-inch deep basket is 10 centimeters off the ground to help support solid drainage.

Part of the beauty of bamboo is how it develops a silvery patina over time. If you do like the light brown color though, you can maintain it with polyurethane. The one con? It’s pricey for just one plant.

Product Details: Dimensions: 16.5 x 53.9 inches | Material: Bamboo, hemp fiber, and coir

Made out of heavy-duty braided polyester, this trellis netting is designed to support the weight of plants like cucumbers. While not fancy, its pliability is useful when you want to direct their growth in a certain direction.

The price is too good to resist, especially because the netting can be used over and over again. It can also easily be stored away once the growing season is over since it’s compact and foldable. Just be careful when folding it up—the netting gets easily tangled around itself.

Product Details: Dimensions: Varies | Material: Polyester

Is there anything more timeless than a white trellis draped with roses? The best trellis for this purpose is made with UV-protected PVC vinyl, which means you don’t need to worry about cracking, peeling, or fading—just hose it off whenever it needs a spruce. Two ground anchors are included, so you can choose whether to lean it against a wall or set it up to be freestanding.

The grid itself is large with plenty of room for roses to climb in and out. The only potential downside is that the stark white PVC is a very specific look that probably won’t be for everyone.

Product Details: Dimensions: 28 x 76 x 2 | Material: Vinyl

From trash cans to air conditioning systems, this set of two trellises is specifically designed to hide unsightly necessities by adding charming curb appeal to your yard. They are made out of recycled PVC-turned-vinyl for low-maintenance durability, while the stakes that go into the ground are made of metal. If you’d prefer for it to be freestanding on a hard surface, the stakes are optional.

The advertised assembly time is 45 minutes, but it can take longer because you have to configure the lattice yourself. Once that’s done, you can install them together with the included joiner clips or separately.

Product Details: Dimensions: 36 x 1.5 x 57.5 inches | Material: Recycled PVC vinyl

When you’re trying to fill a huge space, the standard options for the best trellises probably won’t cut it, which is where an adjustable trellis comes in. This one is made out of willow, giving it a rustic look that blends in perfectly with many outdoor spaces.

It expands from 11 x 47 inches up to 22 x 120 inches. With so much sizing flexibility, you can use it as a fence or divider. You can snag them in singles or packs of two or four. The downside is that the willow might be a bit more fragile than other materials, as wood can be very dry.

Product Details: Dimensions: 22 x 120 inches max | Material: Willow