Garden Pic Wednesday: New Trellis & Benefits of Gardening!
The Old Trellis It held up many years, but termites got the better of it and recent wind gusts simply toppled it flat, even snapping off the climbing rose's gnarled stem that was above soil level. It's on the table here, because I need to finish removing the coated rose wire from it. The New Trellis: Classic fan shape in black metal with nice large spaces to make tying rose stems easy. This view is the northwest corner of my house, which tends to get gusts from passing rain storms. The trellis has lines & stakes on front & back to assure it will stay upright. The rose could use a fresh start. It should spring fresh growth up over winter. I added rose fertilizer and some fresh soil to it. I've read an article here and there on the health benefits of gardening, which includes all lawn care, flower beds, veggie gardens large or small and even container gardening on a balcony or patio, so here's a general list: 1) It's an opportunity fo...