How can I build a trellis using bamboo stakes?
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Lesley
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My brother has a stand of bamboo; I cut some down and would like to construct a trellis for my Wisteria, next to my small storage shed. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
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There are some You Tube videos that might help
here is a link to one
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2is0CEGqZLY
Put the bamboo on the ground in the pattern you want and use twine, fine rope, or even zip ties to secure them together.
Here's an awesome tutorial on Pinterest! http://www.attainable-sustainable.net/bamboo-trellis/
Wisteria is a very strong aggressive vine. I am not sure that the bamboo can take the weight and tugging of the wisteria vines. I would consider something stronger and something that has a longer life span than bamboo.
This has some good ideas...http://www.finegardening.com/build-bamboo-trellis
decide the length and width of the trellis. cut your pieces and let them dry. when dry lay the long uprights on your work surface and using small nails attach the cross pieces. my trellis has about a foot between cross pieces.
you can use 100 percent cotton roping to wrap the cross pieces and keep them stable. soak them first- it will let them stretch a bit, and when they dry they shrink... make a tighter hold.