16 Best Pea Trellis Ideas

Are you looking for some pea trellis ideas? Keep reading to get inspired for DIY trellis projects to try for your peas! Not only are these pea trellis ideas stylish, but they can also improve the productivity of your crops.

I’ll include a few tips on making these trellises for peas and provide more information about each idea!

You can grow peas in the ground or the container. Whichever method you choose, your plants will need support at some point. A DIY trellis is a simple project suitable for weekend warriors.

For most of the following ideas, you’ll need only simple tools and skills, so you have no excuses to skip them!

#1 Bamboo Trellis

Bamboo is a tough material for trellis, and it can last from eight to ten years! You’ll need several thicker bamboo branches and thinner ones. Luckily, bamboo is easy to weave, and you can build a sturdy trellis without any complex tools.

You’ll need to cut them to a suitable size and secure them together with thin pieces of rope or cord. There are multiple techniques you can practice lashing the bamboo together, so try several ones to see which technique works best for you.

I also recommend sketching your structure before you start working on it. That way, you’ll have a complete overview of the procedure so you can customize it according to your needs.

#2 Triangular Trellis

Triangular trellis is convenient for container peas. If you plant peas in a large rectangular container, you can build a trellis from two panels. For this simple project, you’ll have to prepare four planks for each panel’s frame.

Also, get thin rope you’ll weave as a panel centerpiece. Alternatively, you can build a trellis from wood entirely. You’ll have to think about spacing and design. It will also require you to work with nails or glue to secure the structure.

Next, measure the container width, and calculate the potential distance between two panels. Once you complete the panels, join their upper parts to build a triangular structure.  

Full tutorial for making fence garden trellis.

#3 Arch Trellis

Here is an excellent idea to train your peas to grow vertically and save your horizontal space. So, you’ll grow more vegetables in the area!

An arch trellis might be slightly trickier than a simple geometric structure. Also, the material matters because wooden planks won’t bend like wire. Arch trellis is also suitable for many other veggies in your garden, including cucumbers! Another benefit of the arch trellis is that you can space the plants closer.

Ideally, you use metal garden fencing and wire twist ties, alongside stakes, tape, and tools such as hammer and wire cutters.

Measure the metal garden fence and mark where you need to cut. Then, place four stakes and secure the fencing on top of it.

#4 Basic Garden Trellis

Here is the simplest trellis you can make in less than an hour from the thing you can gather around your backyard! It is also the cheapest trellis ever!

The needed material includes two T-posts and several sturdy branches to put horizontally. You can use zip-ties to secure them in place.

The trellis-like also works with climbing flowers. You can also adjust it to the size you need.

It will give the entire garden a rustic vibe, and your peas will flourish around it.

Prepare the T-posts, measure the spacing, and cut the wood. Don’t forget to leave six inches of space near the ground. It will allow you to perform weeding easier!

#5 Trellis For Pots

Here is a trellis that works fine for peas in pots. Because of the circular design, the trellis works for round pots perfectly. All you need is several flexible poles and a larger zip-tie. Ten poles will work for a standard 30-cm pot. If you grow peas in larger pots, increase the number of poles.

You can also use thinner, long branches instead of poles.

Stake the poles in the soil and bring them closer at the end. Secure the ends with zip ties or a piece of rope and you’re done!

#6 DIY Trellis with Hula – Hoop

If your kid has overgrown his hula hoop, don’t throw the circle yet. You can use it to make a simple and inexpensive pea trellis!

Ideally, you should install the trellis when you plant the peas, so your crops can develop the right way.

Use any stakes you have and an old hula hoop for the next project. Also, prepare something to secure the hula hoop to the stakes, such as a zip tie or rope. Additionally, you can use chicken wire to weave the structure, but this step is optional.

Start by using a shovel to dig holes for the stakes. Distribute the poles in a circular shape and use a zip tie to secure the hula hoop on top of it.

#7 Bike Tires Trellis

If you are ready to get rid of your old two-wheeler, and bring yourself a brand new one, save the tires! You can use them to build a practical trellis to support your peas.

A trellis made from old bike tires is easy to make, effectively supports the plants, and can be a stylish addition to your garden.

You’ll need two old bike tires, a metal pole, gardening string, and nuts. The most challenging step in the procedure is to connect the two tires with a metal pole. Put the metal pole in the center of one tire and attach the second one on top. You could use a second pair of

Use a garden string to weave the sides of your trellis.

If you decide to build a trellis from old bike tires, it won’t cost you more than $10 for the material, and you can complete it in a couple of hours.

#8 DIY Obelisk Trellis

Obelisk trellis is a versatile garden structure that can support even heavier plants. Once you learn how to make one for peas, you can easily repeat the process for your other climbing plants. Obelisk trellis look exceptionally charming with flowering plants, such as sunflowers!

To build one for your peas, you’ll have to prepare quite a few things, including differently sized planks, horizontal rails, wood posts, and tools. The process cannot be complete without a measuring tape or a ruler, hand saw, electric drill, and wood glue.

#9 Surprisingly Simple Trellis Using Old Crutches

If you have come across old crutches in your garage, don’t throw them. Keep them for when you’re ready to plant your peas!

Put one crutch at the start point of the row. You can use a shovel to dig a hole, or a hammer to push the crutch deeper into the ground. Put the second crutch at the opposite end and use a wire or thicker rope to weave the space between the crutches!

You can use the old crutches over and over again until they fall apart!

#10 Use Wall as Support

If the ideal location for your peas planter is near the wall, you can use it to build a simple, two-dimensional trellis for your peas. Use a reverse triangle design to ease the climbing of your plants.

Prepare five horizontal posts for your trellis and several vertical racks. You can secure the vertical posts with nails or glue to the wall, and do the same for the horizontal racks.

Attach the structure to the planter, if you are using a wooden planter. That way, you can move the planter wherever you want!

A trellis like this is decorative and works for a lot of vining flowers.

#11 Fancy Trellis for Large Gardens

If you have a large space in your garden dedicated to peas, you can build a sturdier structure to support your plants. This lovely trellis will also improve the appearance of your landscape!

It is a type of classical slanted trellis, and the prep work is half of the job!

You should sketch the structure first, decide what size of trellis you need, and gather your supplies. Then, build a vertical structure first, and lay the diagonal racks. The structure is very sturdy, so you can make similar trellises for other plants in your garden!

#12 DIY Fort Trellis

The next trellis is a classical A-shaped trellis made with simple materials. You can use a handsaw to cut the branches.

Actually, you only need two materials – sticks and twine to complete it! It is one of the projects you can make with your kids, and tell them you are building a fortress! You’ll have a lot of fun, and your peas will get the necessary support!

Surprisingly, the trellis can survive the entire season without needing touch-ups!

If you use more durable materials, you can build a durable trellis that can last for several years.

Replicate the same design, but switch the materials.

#13 Hoop For Your Veggies

Use store-bought trellis as inspiration for DIY garden structures. You can make most of them at home, with simple materials. It is the design that matters!

A mini hoop trellis is excellent for beans and peas.

The next one you can make using two U-shaped structures, and a ball of twine.

Place the Us on the opposite ends of the row and hold them in place with one horizontal pole. Weave the trellis with twine and place it on the ends of the structure. You can follow the tutorial for weaving the net for the football goal to create a more compact net for your trellis!

You can see this video to know more:

#14 PVC Trellis

A PVC trellis is durable and cost-effective. You can use it for beans, peas, and most other vines in your garden. Another benefit of the PVC trellis is that you can break down the structure at the end of the season, store it during winter and make the same trellis in the spring!

Prepare scissors, drills, and hacksaw for the PVC trellis.

Once you cut all pieces to the size you need, assemble the structure. These pipes have joints that work by slip fit, so disconnecting them is simple!

If you want to build a permanent structure, you can always glue the pipes together.

Use twine to weave a net for your trellis!

You can see this video to know more:

#15 Use an Old Window Frame

The beauty of the DIY projects is that old items get a new life and purpose! In this case, I am talking about the old window frame. Nowadays, we use PVC windows. But in the past, all homes had wooden windows. If you have a junkyard near you, search for old window frames.

Break the glass and dig the hole in the soil. Push the frame deep in the ground to ensure a sturdy structure. You can angle the structure and add poles to hold it at the opposite side. Alternatively, put the old frame horizontally.

#16 Metal Trellis

The last idea on my list includes copper poles and chicken wire. You can use it for large containers or peas you planted in the garden soil.

The process of making the trellis is simple. You’ll have to build the frame first, by securing the copper poles together with a fitting. Then, wrap the chicken wire around the horizontal pipe and secure it in place.

Spread the chicken wire from one pole to the other, and use zip ties to connect the wire to the side pipes and prevent any gaps. Once you reach the bottom, cut the chicken wire.

Make Gardening Fun With DIY Project

Gardening is good for your health and soul! If you decide to build the necessary gardening accessories yourself, gardening will also become a fun activity for the whole family!

The pea trellis ideas are an excellent way to engage in a DIY gardening project, save money, and have excellent crops! Most of the trellises from the list are easy to make and work for other veggies in your garden!

Which trellis are you building for peas this spring?

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