Save Your Walls From Damage With Gorgeous Adjustable Trellises For Climbing Plants

Climbing plants can be a welcome addition to any space, bringing a much-needed touch of life. But they can quickly get out of hand without proper guidance, attempting to burrow into your walls and trapping moisture under their leaves. These simple house plants can quickly turn disastrous for any homeowner or renter. Luckily, you don't need to choose between damage-free walls and your climbing friends — all you need is a trellis! With such a wide variety of shapes, materials, and colors, you can easily build a DIY trellis that protects your walls. Plus, they're adjustable, allowing you to customize how you choose to display your small green friends.

In their natural environments, climbing plants employ a whole host of different methods in an attempt to reach sunlight and spread out, including tendrils, wrapping, and adhering to other plants. The same applies to indoor house plants, as they attempt to get footing by digging into your walls. That's where the magic of a trellis comes in, providing your plant with a bit of room to spread out. It gives your plant the necessary space to grow and thrive while keeping it off your walls. By creating breathing room between your plant and the wall, you'll reduce the risk of moisture build-up. With such a versatile addition to any plant lover's home, there is certainly no shortage of ways that you can incorporate a decorative trellis to maximize your space.

Giving your space a fresh look with indoor vining plants doesn't need to be a complicated process, and neither does crafting your custom trellis. With a bit of creativity, you can transform a simple indoor trellis into a statement piece that becomes the focus of your space. If your home screams chic rustic décor, why not use an antique ladder to create the perfect modification-free climbing plant trellis? Simply position it over your existing plant, wrap a few vines around the ladder, and let your plants do the rest. Going for something a bit more modern? Grab yourself a couple of bamboo poles and drill a small hole on both sides of them. Feed some rope through each hole to create a custom bamboo hanging "ladder" that your plants can freely climb. And if you don't feel like breaking out the drill, simply tie the rope around each piece of bamboo or wood scrap.

If you love the traditional lattice look, consider mounting a cut piece to your wall with a coat of wood stain or paint. You can hang a few potted plants near it, allowing them to sprawl out over their new home. But if you're looking for something a little more complicated, you can grab varying sizes of metal hoops to create a linked chain look. Simply interlock them with one another and mount your finished piece on the wall. Add or remove links as your plant grows, adjusting to each plant's individual needs.