We all have them. Unsightly eyesores in our yard or neighbor’s yard that we’d like to ignore. The problem with eyesores is that they really are hard to ignore. It seems these blots on the landscape have a habit of drawing the eye quickly and overpowering all other aspects of our yard.

Hide the Ugly with a Trellis

Are you tired of the view of your neighbor’s hot tub or rusting 55 gallon propane tank? Do you have an unsightly view of a street or alleyway? Do you have a less than picturesque tool shed you'd like to hide? There is a simple and tasteful way to cover these up: use a trellis to disguise the ugly.

Trellises come in all shapes and styles.

With a tall skinny trellis, an unsightly drain pipe can be draped in a colorful flowering vine in no time. Want to block out the view of a neighbor’s yard to allow for more privacy? A simple rectangular shaped trellis lined with evergreen vines, such as Carolina Jasmine, will create an elegant green screen year round. You can achieve the look of a green wall by adding a series of rectangular shaped trellises in a row. This is an excellent way to block out a view of a busy street. Arched shaped trellises are great for climbing roses and can be placed anywhere in your yard to cover up an ugly spot.

Homemade trellises are very simple to make.

If you have a tool shed you'd like to screen, you can easily make your own trellis with posts and twine that runs the length of the shed. You can make a lattice work of twine, or purchase netting for climbers to install between the posts. Once you plant quick growing flowering vines, such as sweet pea or morning glory, your shed will be hidden behind a wall of blooms.

A Trellis Can be an Asset in a Small Space

Even if you are an apartment dweller and only have a small balcony, a trellis can help you out. There are free-standing trellises that are anchored down with attached flower boxes. Some even come with wheels to allow you to move your trellis/ planter box to the sunny side of the balcony when needed. With this trellis and built in planter box you can quickly add a natural privacy screen and colorful flowers to your balcony or porch.

When you shop for trellises, you may be surprised at the huge variety of styles, shapes and materials available now. Pricing is extremely affordable, too. Ordering a trellis online can make shopping easy: many stores offer free shipping and it's delivered right to your door. If you have an unsightly spot in your yard, try using a trellis to cover it up. You’ll find a trellis is an easy fix and a beautiful addition.