Gardening and Horticulture - Boston Ivy and trellis

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TroupB
07-27-04, 10:14 AM
I need to hide a 12 ft area in front of my carport and I would really like to use a sizeable trellis and plant Boston Ivy to cover it. I can't seem to find any trellises that are that large. Does anyone know of a good place to look for trellises that would support a large wall of ivy? It will most likely take more than one trellis, but I haven't been able to locate exactly what I'm looking for.

Troup

TroupB
07-27-04, 01:32 PM
Upon further review, I think I'll build my own! I'll come off much better than to pay some of the prices I've seen. Heck, what does it take other than some 4x4 posts and lattice!

troup
kerry
07-27-04, 01:40 PM
you got it! the lattice is 4x8, so i would start it about 3 feet above the ground to get the hieght your looking for and let the ivy do the rest.