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Select a location in your garden where you want to install the trellis, ensuring it is close to the plants you wish to support.
Insert garden stakes into the ground, spacing them about 2-3 feet apart, depending on the width of your pool noodles.
Take a pool noodle and bend it into an arch shape, positioning it over the stakes.
Secure the ends of the pool noodle to the stakes using zip ties or garden twine, ensuring the noodle is stable and won’t move in the wind.
Repeat the process with additional pool noodles to create a series of arches over your plants, forming a tunnel-like structure.
Ensure that the trellis is sturdy by gently shaking it and adjusting the ties as necessary.
Guide the tomato plants or other climbing plants towards the trellis, gently tying them to the structure if needed.
Variations & Tips
For a more natural look, consider wrapping the pool noodles in burlap or garden netting to blend them with the surrounding greenery. You can also experiment with different shapes by cutting the noodles into smaller sections and arranging them in unique patterns. If you have a larger garden, try creating a series of interconnected arches to form a larger trellis system. Additionally, you can use this method to support other climbing plants like cucumbers, beans, or peas, adapting the height and spacing of the stakes to suit the specific needs of each plant.
