Illustration of trellis
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1
: a frame of latticework used as a screen or as a support for climbing plants
2
: a construction (such as a summerhouse) chiefly of latticework
3
: an arrangement that forms or gives the effect of a lattice
a trellis of interlacing streams
trellised; trellising; trellises
1
: to provide with a trellis
especially
: to train (a plant, such as a vine) on a trellis
2
: to cross or interlace on or through : interweave
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Acorn is also a smart choice for garden-forward landscapes that use trellises and raised beds to define spaces.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
After installing the trellising in an existing garden, use plant clips or twine to encourage vining plants to grow upwards and then plant smaller edibles or flowers that like light shade in the shadow cast by the trellising system.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Vater says both planning and building features like trellises, paths, and retaining walls can help satisfy your green thumb before the warm weather hits.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Acorn is also a smart choice for garden-forward landscapes that use trellises and raised beds to define spaces.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
Install Trellising Small trellises, tomato cages, and trellising systems like the Florida weave are usually installed at planting time.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
After installing the trellising in an existing garden, use plant clips or twine to encourage vining plants to grow upwards and then plant smaller edibles or flowers that like light shade in the shadow cast by the trellising system.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Trellis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trellis. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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