| Providing a grape trellis of some sort, to use for | | | | vines, for the vines to be supported. You will need a |
| growing and supporting your grapes as the vines | | | | set of posts close to ten feet long, in a two foot |
| grow is something that is definitely necessary. You | | | | hole in the ground, about eight feet apart. You will |
| will need something to support the fruit and guide the | | | | also need two lengths of galvanized steel wire |
| grape vines, because the vines are not sturdy | | | | attached to each post, as guide wires spaced about |
| enough to hold the weight of the grapes when they | | | | a third of the post apart, in order to support the |
| come on and a grape trellis is the best way. | | | | grape vines. |
| A grape trellis can be constructed and designed any | | | | Each grape vine will need an eight-foot trellis |
| way the owner wants, as long as it offers support | | | | constructed before you plant the grape vines, so |
| for the growing vines. If your goal is to grow grapes | | | | keep in mind that larger grape trellis projects will take |
| professionally, the grape trellis is especially necessary | | | | more time and materials to construct. To protect the |
| and needs to be functional. It can be a decorative | | | | grape trellis from the elements, pests and animals it is |
| feature in a garden, in addition to being designed for | | | | recommended you use pre-treated wood, PVC pipes, |
| functionality and support, otherwise. | | | | stainless steel or aluminum, since they can withstand |
| More than likely you can find a trellis at the lawn and | | | | outside weather and temperatures. |
| garden department. With a little luck you will find one | | | | During construction is when you should keep in mind |
| that has a decorative garden feature that is | | | | the wind directions and the amount of sun your |
| functional as well. You may want to consider making | | | | grape vines will get, for the best growing conditions. |
| this simple do-it-yourself grape trellis, by following the | | | | In order to ensure that vines and grapes stay off |
| instructions below. | | | | the ground and positioned beneficially, keep guiding |
| Determine if there is enough area for the large, | | | | your grape vines along the grape trellis as they grow, |
| mature grape vines, is the first thing to consider. An | | | | especially any new stems that come on for the best |
| arbor may be all you need when planting one or two | | | | support and the best crop of grapes. |