I’m an old widow and wanted to put up something for grapes, but wasn’t sure how to go about it. This was wonderful and helped me so much and I can do this myself. Thank you.
I did this as an arch over the front gate to my home 20 years ago with a 4 x 8 panel. All I can advise is be careful as it will definitely play ‘crack the whip’ with you! It was a big success and I grew Lady Banks Roses (1 each side) and it was lovely. Too sad the next owner tore it all down.
The ratchet straps! Flipping genius! Pretty sure you've saved a few marriages with that tip! 😅 Seriously though, this is a great video. Simple, thorough instructions. Definitely appreciate it!
YES! I did 2! And when the house is finished, I will do several more on the trail to the greenhouse and gardens. I absolutely love it. I was able to do it without asking my husband to help. (I like challenges) thank you, again for sharing!
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Ratchet straps! Who knew? You did!!! I'm alone at 69 and have been trying to figure out how to do this by myself. I do have a neighbor who would help me with the t-posts tho. Thank you sooooo very much.
Public apology time... We got a comment asking about the length of the panels. In my excitement and attempt to approve it on my itty-bitty phone screen, I accidentally deleted it. RUclips has no way to recover deleted comments and they're gone forever... I'm so bummed about this. But, I still have the notification email... > What is the length of your panel I listened 2x but did not hear this. thank-you Each panel is 16 feet long and 50 inches (4 ft 2 inches) wide. The combined length of the trellis with two panels is 100 inches or 8 ft 4 inches. The panels also come in 8 foot lengths, which we have used for other purposes, but you really need the 16 footers to make a decent arch. Thanks, Marion! On the plus side, this will now be liked and stuck here for all time. ;)
@@fengyun5310 We use 5'6" posts, but it depends on your soil and the width of your arch. If the posts are too tall, they'll pull the arch outward too much when you fasten it to the top of the posts, which will somewhat "flatten" the arch. If they're too short, the arch won't be as strong and will wobble.. Also, if you have really loose soil, you might want a longer post so it's more stable. If you're not sure, go with longer posts... you can always bang them in deeper if they're too high.
@@brendaclee3 I've seen it listed on Tractor Supply as 4 or 6 guage, depending on which description you read. Each bar is roughly 5.5mm or 0.22 inches in diameter.
This is EXACTLY what I needed - thank you so very much for taking the time to explain how to use those clips!! We knew we needed them, but they just come in a bag with no help and no instructions whatsoever - AND my husband is 6'5", wanted to be able to walk through our arches, and you saved us all of the math - thank you!
Great video! The tips on using ratchet straps and t-post clip installation are excellent! I learned a lot and I can see how your method is very useful to build safely and efficiently. Thanks!
My wife and I built an arch trellis using cattle panels several years ago. We love it. Usually we alternate between cucumbers and pole beans. This year it’s cucumbers. It’s beautiful to walk through it when it’s covered with greenery. We used 4 panels. Nice video sir. 😊
Each panel is 16 ft long and 50 inches wide. With the two of them side by side on the arch, the tunnel came out to 100 inches, or 8'4" total length. Let us know if there are any other measurements you need. Thanks!
Thank you for this comprehensive informative and easy to follow and understand video on how to build an arch using cattle panel. I've watched as many as I could find on this topic and yours is, by far, the best. It's so helpful to watch how it's done, step by step. I appreciate the options you discuss regarding fastening and securing sturdily vs. sturdiest. The tips you give are going to make an awkward job easier to manage. I have absolutely no experience with cattle panels or posts but after watching your video I feel confident that I can do it. Wonderful job!
Thanks so much! We hope it turns out fantastically for you! This one is still "seasonal" and we generally grow annual vegetables on it right now, but it will probably become a grape trellis eventually.
I was looking on RUclips this morning trying to figure out how I was going to this alone. The straps (why I didn’t think of this) was the advice I needed. Long story short. Thank you.
This was so great! The information you provided, the reasons why you did what you did, the material information you provided - bravo! Also - T-post driver - didn't know such a thing existed! You saved my arms. Thank you so much! Subscribed and grateful 😀
I was interested in seeing your method of making the cattle panel trellis when your video happened to be on my feed, but when I saw you are from N Florida, like me, I had to subscribe! Yay! I will love to hear your gardening tips and tricks that will actually pertain to my situation!
@@AnoleGarden I built one today. It is 8 ft long and connects two raised beds. I’m so excited about it. I have English peas planted to grow over it and plan to do green beans next. Thank you again.
Great video! No fluff, but all necessary details to insure watchers have both safety and sizing in mind. I am planning to do EXACTLY as you suggest, right down to the what store to find the items. New Subscriber for sure!
This was fantastic! Thank you so much for such a clear, comprehensive, and excellent tutorial! I had noooo idea how those clips worked and would never have figured it out on my own!
Hmmm... didn't get hooks with my posts. I am going back to look for them at HD. I used 4 rachet straps, because I did this job alone. I started with it on the ground on its side and just kept adjusting until it pulled enough into an arch. I left those straps on through the whole job to keep it from whipping open on me and to hold its shape... 2 at the bottom and 2 midway up. I placed the strap hooks exactly the same way as you did. I just propped landscape timber on each side to keep it from falling as I drove the stakes. One person can do this if you don't have a helper, but you must use the tension straps for safety.
Home Depot may not include hooks with the posts... I can't see anything on their web site that says they do. They do sell them separately though... www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-Galvanized-Steel-Fence-T-Post-Clips-25-per-Bag-901169BEB/205960888 . We've also used wire before when we haven't had the clips. Glad you were able to get the panel set up by yourself, that's awesome! We hope you get lots of stuff growing on your new trellis!
Great Idea!! I would have liked to See Pictures of it with plants growing on it. I'm in the process of planning a "Plant Cage" using Cattle panels and bird netting That doubles as a hot house in the winter, by covering it with plastic.
We are about to build a couple of these. Thank you for your clear instructions! I need more education on how to prepare the ground, and what plants I should consider. Thanks! Looking forward to seeing more of your videos
Great advice, didn’t think of all the details we should keep in mind. Would have struggled to manage all of the factors you have cleared ! Thanks, installation will be much more managed and controllable - this is our next thing !
Thank you so much for putting this video out. Excellent idea about the ratchet straps (in our 70s so that will help very much) & I did not know there are clips for the posts - will be looking into that. I was hesitant about using zip ties especially with the hot Sun baking any plastic left outside (we are in SW Arizona & my plastic watering can is brittle & breaking so we will be getting a metal one). Thank you & your lovely wife for making things easier for us with this the first year we are using cattle panels. Judi
I have one that is 7 panels long (28 feet) and 9 feet wide. There is a concrete floor that used to be the floor of a shed or garage. That's why 9 feet The ends of the panels are about 18 inches off the ground. I use it for muscadine vines, so I need air circulation at the bottom. That also gives me just over 6 feet of height in the center. I have the T posts with the nibs facing the panels and the horizontal bars of the panels held tight against them with wire. It's sturdy enough that I can climb up on top of it.
Happy to help! The cheapest ratchet straps you could find are probably more than adequate... they don't have to be strong, they just keep everything together. Thanks for checking us out!
An all-around excellent video! Your explanations were on point and the design hit the mark. I have been looking into creating a cattle panel trellis myself and I will be using this tutorial to build mine.
I live in the UK and I enjoyed your tutorial so much . I want to try growing Chinese python snake beans .weds not have tractor supplies here so I am going to try to find alternatives to the items you detailed and I really hope I can find good substitutes as this was excellent .
We grew Asian long beans on one a cattle panel trellis's here last year and it was great for them! If you can't find cattle panel there, another option might be concrete re-mesh (may have a different name in the UK)... It will probably rust, but that's not harmful and the plants won't care if you don't. As a last resort, rolled fence wire can work for beans, but I wouldn't trust it to gourds without a lot of reinforcement. Let us know if you find a good substitute, we'll try to work into a video at some point so others over there know what to look for. Thanks for checking us out!
We normally get very strong winds here, and I believe this is exactly what I needed to see for my garden area. Thank you for this video and easy to understand instructions. Well done!
It's about 20 degrees counterclockwise of E-W. Pretty much the entire arch is getting the same amount of sun, except for a little partial shade on one end in the morning. The southern portion will get a little more exposure once everything is completely filled in, but the northern side should always have enough light to produce.
The t-posts we used for that one were 5 and 1/2 foot posts. You could probably get away with 5 footers if your ground is fairly solid, but we like the 5.5s. Thanks!
Thank you so very much for sharing you knowledge of this process. We just got back into a home after the Camp fire of 2018 and I am so excited to see this very informative, step by step process. We wanted to do this but were unsure of what exactly to do and how to do it so it would be strong and beautiful.....this is doable for us! Awesome, thank you again for this!
Glad it's helpful! We are just about to start a round of fall cucumbers on ours... we haven't decided on a "permanent" plant to end up on the trellis yet, so we just keep changing up the annuals. :) Thanks for the comment!
That's awesome! So glad you were able to build one, please let us know how it works out for you as stuff grows on it. Thanks for watching and for the comment!
Really appreciate the details in this. The ratchet strap idea is great. I am wondering if it is difficult to cut to shorten the length of the panels. Mine will be on top of raised beds and am thinking I also want them at 5’ so they will be too tall to harvest from. Thanks
Thanks! It's not hard to cut, but you'll either need a grinder or a good set of bolt cutters. Regular wire cutters aren't going to handle the thickness of cattle panels. We have cut them in half before in order create 8 foot panels (a 16' cut in half is cheaper than buying two 8' panels.)
Well I didn't have any idea on how to do it period but I thought you could use t-post without a doubt but I want to make mine into a greenhouse any ideas even with using the t-post
Just spitballing here, but I think you could make a pretty decent green house by using the longest poles you can get (eight foot I think) and mounting the panels starting at 3' above the ground with the poles further apart. You'd still have 2 foot of pole in the ground holding everything in place and you'd get a lot more space. I might also try using the fence rail we used in the other cattle panel trellis video... it's 10' long, so you could get more in the ground to make it sturdier and maybe gain another foot or two in height as well. I'd probably pour concrete for them as well, but that's just me. ;)
Are you happy with the short bars running uninterrupted on the inside, or do you wish you did it the opposite direction? Is there a reason to do it one way over another? Thank you.
We're happy with the way it is, so I guess we chose well. :) Honestly, I don't think it makes a difference, just pick whichever you think will look best for your setup.
Very good video! The “ratchet straps” that you used, even though they’re not really “ratchet”, are the best choice for this application! I can imagine some poor soul running out and buying ratchet straps to build these, and then struggling to make adjustments due to the unkind ratchets on that style! For the uninitiated, they need to be aware of the two types, and that the slider type is the way to go! Thanks for posting!
Have to say this is the best most comprehensive and safest way to build one I have seen. Some videos I have watched are more comical with a relief when no one is hurt. Thanks for teaching us the correct way. Oh, and those clips, never knew how to use them nor could I find someone who knew.
We totally agree... Unfortunately, we don't have a set of hog ring pliers and I only had to do a couple. If I needed to do more than 20 or so, I would have gotten a set. Thanks!
This is a fantastic tutorial! I run a garden group on facebook and will be sharing this video. I am also subscribing based solely on this video. Very impressed.
Great video. Instructions were clear and to the point, not a lot of extra. I am subscribing because I learned from this video and want to learn more from you guys. Thanks for sharing!
Glad you like them! I'm sure I'm not the first to use them like that, but I just kind of found out that works when I used a strap to load a panel in the truck and it stayed together nicely. Thanks for checking us out!
Wao, thank you very much for explaining how you did it. I have been looking for something like this for a while. I too love in Florida, central Florida to be more specific and huracanes are a big concerned.
Glad it was helpful! We'll see how everything holds up this year... hopefully nothing will have to be hurricane tested, but if it is, we think we're ready. Thanks for the comment!
I’m an old widow and wanted to put up something for grapes, but wasn’t sure how to go about it. This was wonderful and helped me so much and I can do this myself. Thank you.
We are happy you found it helpful! ☺️
I'm a disabled single person and it looks like I might be able to do it too. Thank you!!
Be careful!
I did this as an arch over the front gate to my home 20 years ago with a 4 x 8 panel. All I can advise is be careful as it will definitely play ‘crack the whip’ with you! It was a big success and I grew Lady Banks Roses (1 each side) and it was lovely. Too sad the next owner tore it all down.
Why be careful @@NonaGross
The ratchet straps! Flipping genius! Pretty sure you've saved a few marriages with that tip! 😅
Seriously though, this is a great video. Simple, thorough instructions. Definitely appreciate it!
Glad it was helpful! Let us know if you build one. Thanks for checking us out!
YES! I did 2! And when the house is finished, I will do several more on the trail to the greenhouse and gardens. I absolutely love it. I was able to do it without asking my husband to help. (I like challenges) thank you, again for sharing!
@@jannafolsom1069can I come see your garden? It sounds beautiful!!!
Thank you for one of the clearest and easiest instructional videos I’ve ever had the privilege of watching!
Dude your over complicating this thing I put this thing up by myself with no complications my mama will never escape again 🤓😏
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I'm gonna try to put one of myself as well to grow my watermelon and cantaloupe
This was explained so well, that I feel much less intimidated by trying to do this on my own. Thank you and you have a new subscriber! 😉
You got this! It really isn't that difficult if you are patient and have a little bit of help. Thanks for the comment and the sub! :)
Ratchet straps! Who knew? You did!!! I'm alone at 69 and have been trying to figure out how to do this by myself. I do have a neighbor who would help me with the t-posts tho. Thank you sooooo very much.
Public apology time... We got a comment asking about the length of the panels. In my excitement and attempt to approve it on my itty-bitty phone screen, I accidentally deleted it. RUclips has no way to recover deleted comments and they're gone forever... I'm so bummed about this. But, I still have the notification email...
> What is the length of your panel I listened 2x but did not hear this. thank-you
Each panel is 16 feet long and 50 inches (4 ft 2 inches) wide. The combined length of the trellis with two panels is 100 inches or 8 ft 4 inches.
The panels also come in 8 foot lengths, which we have used for other purposes, but you really need the 16 footers to make a decent arch.
Thanks, Marion! On the plus side, this will now be liked and stuck here for all time. ;)
What size of T-post you use? 5" or 6"? And what length you think it is the best? thanks.
sorry, I meant 5 or 6 ft. not inch.
@@fengyun5310 We use 5'6" posts, but it depends on your soil and the width of your arch. If the posts are too tall, they'll pull the arch outward too much when you fasten it to the top of the posts, which will somewhat "flatten" the arch. If they're too short, the arch won't be as strong and will wobble.. Also, if you have really loose soil, you might want a longer post so it's more stable. If you're not sure, go with longer posts... you can always bang them in deeper if they're too high.
Could you please tell us what guage of cattle panel you used?
@@brendaclee3 I've seen it listed on Tractor Supply as 4 or 6 guage, depending on which description you read. Each bar is roughly 5.5mm or 0.22 inches in diameter.
2 years later, but this is the most informative video I have watched on making an arch trellis with a cattle panel. Thank you for it.
This is EXACTLY what I needed - thank you so very much for taking the time to explain how to use those clips!! We knew we needed them, but they just come in a bag with no help and no instructions whatsoever - AND my husband is 6'5", wanted to be able to walk through our arches, and you saved us all of the math - thank you!
That's great, we're so glad everything worked out for you! We hope you get lots growing on it! :) Thanks for checking us out!
Work smart not hard, that's the way to do it! Appreciate your other video showing how to transport them too!
Great video! The tips on using ratchet straps and t-post clip installation are excellent! I learned a lot and I can see how your method is very useful to build safely and efficiently. Thanks!
I ruined a lot of clips before I found the screwdriver method, so I figured I can't be the only one. ;) Thanks for checking us out!
where l can l buy trellis
My wife and I built an arch trellis using cattle panels several years ago. We love it. Usually we alternate between cucumbers and pole beans. This year it’s cucumbers. It’s beautiful to walk through it when it’s covered with greenery. We used 4 panels. Nice video sir. 😊
I’m about to do watermelon on mine
Great video very informative just wondering what was the total length of your panel thank you very much thank you for the reply back awesome
Each panel is 16 ft long and 50 inches wide. With the two of them side by side on the arch, the tunnel came out to 100 inches, or 8'4" total length. Let us know if there are any other measurements you need. Thanks!
Love the idea using the ratchet straps to hold things in place safety is very important
We've learned that being safe usually only takes a couple of extra minutes, whereas scars and stitches take a long time. ;) Thanks for joining us!
Thank you for this comprehensive informative and easy to follow and understand video on how to build an arch using cattle panel. I've watched as many as I could find on this topic and yours is, by far, the best. It's so helpful to watch how it's done, step by step. I appreciate the options you discuss regarding fastening and securing sturdily vs. sturdiest. The tips you give are going to make an awkward job easier to manage. I have absolutely no experience with cattle panels or posts but after watching your video I feel confident that I can do it. Wonderful job!
Thanks so much! We hope it turns out fantastically for you! This one is still "seasonal" and we generally grow annual vegetables on it right now, but it will probably become a grape trellis eventually.
Using the ratchet straps is brilliant! Thank you for all the details.
You are very welcome!
Perfect timing even 3 yrs later. I'm doing this but attaching to fence for my kiwis 🥝
Thank you
I was looking on RUclips this morning trying to figure out how I was going to this alone. The straps (why I didn’t think of this) was the advice I needed. Long story short. Thank you.
Yeah! We are happy to help ☺️.
You are a very good teacher! You sound like a professional.
I'm by myself. I think I can do this. Ty
This was so great! The information you provided, the reasons why you did what you did, the material information you provided - bravo! Also - T-post driver - didn't know such a thing existed! You saved my arms. Thank you so much! Subscribed and grateful 😀
Happy to help! Thank you for your support!☺️
I was interested in seeing your method of making the cattle panel trellis when your video happened to be on my feed, but when I saw you are from N Florida, like me, I had to subscribe! Yay! I will love to hear your gardening tips and tricks that will actually pertain to my situation!
Nice! We are glad you found us!😄
Thanks! Vocals were clear. Instructions were realistic, simple and to the point. And, I'm glad Daisy was there to help you! :)
Thanks! She can be quite useful at times. ;)
Love it pls post video after you plant something on it! 💕
Absolutely! We're hoping it becomes just a huge green archway with small pumpkins hanging down from it. :) Thanks!
This was very thorough and as a beginner, I appreciate you explaining it step by step. I could follow along very easily. 👩🌾❤️
Thanks! We do our best to be thorough without rambling too much.
You isn’t rambl. I saved the video in my library for spring. Too cold out in the garden quite yet. Thanks.
@@AnoleGarden I built one today. It is 8 ft long and connects two raised beds. I’m so excited about it. I have English peas planted to grow over it and plan to do green beans next. Thank you again.
Great video. Thanks for the information :)
Great video! No fluff, but all necessary details to insure watchers have both safety and sizing in mind. I am planning to do EXACTLY as you suggest, right down to the what store to find the items. New Subscriber for sure!
Thank you so much!
This was fantastic! Thank you so much for such a clear, comprehensive, and excellent tutorial! I had noooo idea how those clips worked and would never have figured it out on my own!
Thank you! This is exactly what I was looking for.
Thanks for checking us out! We hope you build an awesome trellis! :)
thank you so much for sharing, i will do exactly the same as yours..+
This was a super helpful video - very thorough!
Glad it was helpful! :)
Hmmm... didn't get hooks with my posts. I am going back to look for them at HD.
I used 4 rachet straps, because I did this job alone. I started with it on the ground on its side and just kept adjusting until it pulled enough into an arch. I left those straps on through the whole job to keep it from whipping open on me and to hold its shape... 2 at the bottom and 2 midway up. I placed the strap hooks exactly the same way as you did. I just propped landscape timber on each side to keep it from falling as I drove the stakes. One person can do this if you don't have a helper, but you must use the tension straps for safety.
Home Depot may not include hooks with the posts... I can't see anything on their web site that says they do. They do sell them separately though... www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-Galvanized-Steel-Fence-T-Post-Clips-25-per-Bag-901169BEB/205960888 . We've also used wire before when we haven't had the clips. Glad you were able to get the panel set up by yourself, that's awesome! We hope you get lots of stuff growing on your new trellis!
@@AnoleGarden Wow. Thanks for the info on clips. Yes, I used wire. Planting beans and peas today. Thanks!
Great Idea!! I would have liked to See Pictures of it with plants growing on it. I'm in the process of planning a "Plant Cage" using Cattle panels and bird netting That doubles as a hot house in the winter, by covering it with plastic.
Thank you so much! This is the most thorough instructional video I've seen. Now on to building my cattle panel arch.
You won't regret having one!
We are about to build a couple of these. Thank you for your clear instructions! I need more education on how to prepare the ground, and what plants I should consider. Thanks! Looking forward to seeing more of your videos
Great advice, didn’t think of all the details we should keep in mind. Would have struggled to manage all of the factors you have cleared ! Thanks, installation will be much more managed and controllable - this is our next thing !
We hope it turns out great! Thanks for checking us out!
Good video. Thanks.
Thank you so much for putting this video out. Excellent idea about the ratchet straps (in our 70s so that will help very much) & I did not know there are clips for the posts - will be looking into that. I was hesitant about using zip ties especially with the hot Sun baking any plastic left outside (we are in SW Arizona & my plastic watering can is brittle & breaking so we will be getting a metal one). Thank you & your lovely wife for making things easier for us with this the first year we are using cattle panels. Judi
We are glad you found it helpful. Thank you for letting us know 😊.
A wonderful presentation from beginning to end. Clearly spoken .Explained in detail.
Much appreciated! Thanks for checking us out!
I have one that is 7 panels long (28 feet) and 9 feet wide. There is a concrete floor that used to be the floor of a shed or garage. That's why 9 feet The ends of the panels are about 18 inches off the ground. I use it for muscadine vines, so I need air circulation at the bottom. That also gives me just over 6 feet of height in the center. I have the T posts with the nibs facing the panels and the horizontal bars of the panels held tight against them with wire. It's sturdy enough that I can climb up on top of it.
That's awesome 😎!!! Thanks for sharing!
Yes, ratchet straps, thank you for the tip
Happy to help! The cheapest ratchet straps you could find are probably more than adequate... they don't have to be strong, they just keep everything together. Thanks for checking us out!
An all-around excellent video! Your explanations were on point and the design hit the mark. I have been looking into creating a cattle panel trellis myself and I will be using this tutorial to build mine.
Awesome, thank you!
Well, I'll be. I needed to know this and here you are. Thanks so much!
I live in the UK and I enjoyed your tutorial so much .
I want to try growing Chinese python snake beans .weds not have tractor supplies here so I am going to try to find alternatives to the items you detailed and I really hope I can find good substitutes as this was excellent .
We grew Asian long beans on one a cattle panel trellis's here last year and it was great for them! If you can't find cattle panel there, another option might be concrete re-mesh (may have a different name in the UK)... It will probably rust, but that's not harmful and the plants won't care if you don't. As a last resort, rolled fence wire can work for beans, but I wouldn't trust it to gourds without a lot of reinforcement. Let us know if you find a good substitute, we'll try to work into a video at some point so others over there know what to look for. Thanks for checking us out!
@@AnoleGarden thank you so much for taking the time to respond ,how lovely
We normally get very strong winds here, and I believe this is exactly what I needed to see for my garden area. Thank you for this video and easy to understand instructions. Well done!
Excellent video thanks so much!
You're very welcome!
That was super helpful. Thanks
What direction do you face your tunnels?
It's about 20 degrees counterclockwise of E-W. Pretty much the entire arch is getting the same amount of sun, except for a little partial shade on one end in the morning. The southern portion will get a little more exposure once everything is completely filled in, but the northern side should always have enough light to produce.
How did you get those 16-foot panels home from Tractor Supply?
We have a video about that... :) ruclips.net/video/ZtnKdB1Yqsc/видео.html
Thanks for checking us out!
Great info with detail for beginners. Thanks.
Thanks so much!
Great job! Can you let us know the length of the t post?
The t-posts we used for that one were 5 and 1/2 foot posts. You could probably get away with 5 footers if your ground is fairly solid, but we like the 5.5s. Thanks!
Thanks. I will be able to make my own trellis this spring. I will definitely follow use some of your safe instructions.
Excellent! We hope it works out. We would love to know what you plan to grow on it. Thanks for checking us out!
Truly an excellent video. Thank you so much!
I just bought ten cattle panels I am going to do this
Love the video - great presentation. Thanks!
Calm, clear, with great visual cuts and editing. I’m a total noob and I’ve learned so much in one video. Truly great production here! Thanks so much!
Thanks for the video! So helpful!
Thank you so very much for sharing you knowledge of this process. We just got back into a home after the Camp fire of 2018 and I am so excited to see this very informative, step by step process. We wanted to do this but were unsure of what exactly to do and how to do it so it would be strong and beautiful.....this is doable for us! Awesome, thank you again for this!
Glad it's helpful! We are just about to start a round of fall cucumbers on ours... we haven't decided on a "permanent" plant to end up on the trellis yet, so we just keep changing up the annuals. :) Thanks for the comment!
Clips? I never got no clips with T-Posts? Guess I should have gone to tractor supply!
Depending on the store, you have to ask. A lot of our the helpers in our local stores don't even know that they had the clips. :/
Well done 👏. I really appreciate it. I like the t post hucks .
Thanks 👍
Really great tutorial, easy and thorough instructions how ro build a trellis. Thanks for sharing 👌
Thanks so much and thanks for the comment!
i’ve watched several videos on using cattle panels for planting archways. Many are very good. This is the best I’ve seen to date. Well done.
Thank you so much for this video! You made a big project so much easier and I got it done by myself in about an hour thanks to you.
That's awesome! So glad you were able to build one, please let us know how it works out for you as stuff grows on it. Thanks for watching and for the comment!
Excellent explanations. Thank you
Oh man, you solved a problem for me. Thank you so much.
This video is EXACTLY what we needed! Thank you so much for your time!!
We are happy to help!!!☺️
Really appreciate the details in this. The ratchet strap idea is great. I am wondering if it is difficult to cut to shorten the length of the panels. Mine will be on top of raised beds and am thinking I also want them at 5’ so they will be too tall to harvest from. Thanks
Thanks! It's not hard to cut, but you'll either need a grinder or a good set of bolt cutters. Regular wire cutters aren't going to handle the thickness of cattle panels. We have cut them in half before in order create 8 foot panels (a 16' cut in half is cheaper than buying two 8' panels.)
@@AnoleGarden Good to know, thank you.
Try a sawsall with a hacksaw blade
Great video... Thanks for sharing these great and helpful ideas... Keep up your GOOD work.
We're trying... pesky jobs and stuff get in the way sometimes. ;)
Future project for my gardens! I've wanted to do this for years! Great explanation on how to do it! Thank you so much!
Awesome, thanks so much!
Thanks for the video! Now I know how far apart the base should be to get the correct height!
Well I didn't have any idea on how to do it period but I thought you could use t-post without a doubt but I want to make mine into a greenhouse any ideas even with using the t-post
Just spitballing here, but I think you could make a pretty decent green house by using the longest poles you can get (eight foot I think) and mounting the panels starting at 3' above the ground with the poles further apart. You'd still have 2 foot of pole in the ground holding everything in place and you'd get a lot more space. I might also try using the fence rail we used in the other cattle panel trellis video... it's 10' long, so you could get more in the ground to make it sturdier and maybe gain another foot or two in height as well. I'd probably pour concrete for them as well, but that's just me. ;)
great video! thank you !!
Are you happy with the short bars running uninterrupted on the inside, or do you wish you did it the opposite direction? Is there a reason to do it one way over another? Thank you.
We're happy with the way it is, so I guess we chose well. :) Honestly, I don't think it makes a difference, just pick whichever you think will look best for your setup.
Very good video! The “ratchet straps” that you used, even though they’re not really “ratchet”, are the best choice for this application! I can imagine some poor soul running out and buying ratchet straps to build these, and then struggling to make adjustments due to the unkind ratchets on that style! For the uninitiated, they need to be aware of the two types, and that the slider type is the way to go! Thanks for posting!
This is a GREAT tutorial! Thanks for sharing.
Glad it was helpful, thanks!
Thank you for the detailed instructions. I will definitely consider this method when I build my arch. Great video!
Great, let us know how it works out!
Great tutorial! Thank you.
definitely educational think I would go wider with above ground boxes each side with walkway down the middle thank you
Have to say this is the best most comprehensive and safest way to build one I have seen. Some videos I have watched are more comical with a relief when no one is hurt. Thanks for teaching us the correct way. Oh, and those clips, never knew how to use them nor could I find someone who knew.
Thanks! I broke quite a few of those clips before I found out how they worked. Thanks for checking us out!
We use hog rings to join the panels using hog ring pliers. Ten times faster and stronger than twisting wire around.
We totally agree... Unfortunately, we don't have a set of hog ring pliers and I only had to do a couple. If I needed to do more than 20 or so, I would have gotten a set. Thanks!
Well done! Glad to find and sub to your channel. NE FL here, too.
I'm not sure if you mentioned this or not, but what gauge did you use for this one?
The gauge on the cattle panels is around a 4 I think. The fence wire I used to join the panels together is a 14 or 16. Thanks for checking us out!
This is a fantastic tutorial! I run a garden group on facebook and will be sharing this video. I am also subscribing based solely on this video. Very impressed.
Awesome, thank you! Word of mouth and recommendations are the best references we can get. ;) Thanks so much!
Great idea with the ratchet straps!!
Thank you for taking the time to make this video I live in Lake Worth Florida wondering where you’re located
It was our pleasure! We're just south of Jacksonville. Thanks for checking us out!
I love this idea and plan to use it. Thank you. 🙂
Thank you, I will begin to build mine this week. Your video was very helpful!!
We wish you all the best! You'll enjoy them.
The best video about cattle panel trellis set up I've seen. I'm definitely going to use your method. Thank you.
Awesome, thank you!
Great video. Instructions were clear and to the point, not a lot of extra. I am subscribing because I learned from this video and want to learn more from you guys. Thanks for sharing!
Awesome, thanks for the sub! We hope we can continue to provide useful info. Thanks for joining us!
Very well done/ explained! Very helpful! Thank you!
Great video. Informative. I give it a rating of duct tape
That's awesome! Thank you so much!✋
Thanks for the clear description.
Great detail; thanks! Timely for me as my first one is going up soon.😀
Excellent! The hardest part is usually getting the panel. We hope it turns out great! Thanks for watching!
@@AnoleGarden Yes! It would be done if it weren't for the logistics of transporting it home....
Those ratchet straps are a great idea!
Glad you like them! I'm sure I'm not the first to use them like that, but I just kind of found out that works when I used a strap to load a panel in the truck and it stayed together nicely. Thanks for checking us out!
Very well explained, calm, great visuals and good advise on safety. Thank you so much for posting this!!
Thank for this video. GOD bless
You gave me a great idea!
Wao, thank you very much for explaining how you did it. I have been looking for something like this for a while. I too love in Florida, central Florida to be more specific and huracanes are a big concerned.
Glad it was helpful! We'll see how everything holds up this year... hopefully nothing will have to be hurricane tested, but if it is, we think we're ready. Thanks for the comment!
Many thanks for describing how to do it easily & detailed. You just solved my problem the easy way lol. More power.
Glad to hear it, thanks for checking us out!
This video is very helpful thankyou