How to Decorate a Garden Trellis

A garden trellis is normally made of wood or lattice with open spaces on it. This gives climbing plants a place to grow and become part of your landscaping. Most trellises are plain and rely on the plants to do the decorating. Decorating a garden trellis can be fun and done in many ways. 

Paint

A garden trellis can be decorated by painting it with an exterior paint. You will want to prime the surface first for an even and smooth finish when done. After applying the primer, paint the trellis the color of your choice. You can decorate it further by painting stripes, dots or flowers on your trellis. 

Ornaments

Decorating your garden trellis with ornaments can be fun and add a personal touch to your garden. Some popular items to use are wind chimes or socks, crystals or small medallions. You can decorate by theme as well, such as holidays, stars and moons, birds, the possibilities are endless. Decorating with ornaments allows you to change the look whenever you like with very little effort. 

Lights

Lights make an excellent decoration for garden trellises. Adding mini lights or rope lights will give your trellis an unique look. White lights are neutral and will match any decor or theme. Color lights will add depth to your trellis and can be switched out to go with any season or holiday. You may also want to invest in a light sensor so your lights will automatically come on at night and go out in the daytime.

Fabric

For special occasions, such as weddings or anniversaries, fabric can be hung on your trellis to give it a soft look. Long pieces of silk ribbon will give your trellis dimension and interest. Lightweight fabric that you can see through is another alternative.