Is this trellis free standing or does it need to be attached to a wall or fence?
239273
It comes with two pieces of metal that you hammer into the ground. These support the trellis very well. It is rather critical that you space and angle them properly. Once in the ground there is actually a screw that you run through the trellis plastic and into the metal support which then holds the trellis firmly in place. I highly recommend using a power drill as the screws would be very difficult to install by hand. I have has some pretty strong winds and the trellis is doing fine. I hope it does as well when covered with a vine that catches more wind.
239274
I have mine free standing and it has survived a lot of wind this winter! However I did add extra metal stakes to hold it down (purchased at the hardware) and put heavy rocks where the base goes into the ground, front and back, just to be sure. Now if the plant would have grown last year!
752304
I have used it as a "wire alone" for some woody plants already established. it's strong yet pliable. for a trellis I'd suggest a larger gauge wire for the best results. or even go to your hardware store and getsome plastic rope / twine.
1548851
Definitely, This could be attached to chain link using either velcro strips or with pliable metal strips that could hook one to the other. You won't have much privacy though until you get something growing on it. This is a great trellis - well worth the $$, sturdy and quite large.
1282296
The manufacturer is Sauder and yes it is free standing and does not need to be mounted to the wall.
2246218
It's on a wall in my house. It's about 24" high, definitely not a free standing item.
2062094
I did not put the stakes in the ground so it would be taller and attached the trellis to the wall. The rails are not hollow. I bought four and it took forever to put the first one together but by the 4th, I had it! Good Luck.
1951104
It Can be free standing if legs buried in the concrete or hard soil. Following the instructions helps. I have a climbing climatis on it but I have one end of this trellis leaning against the nearby wall but I think it would have been OK without the wall to lean on. Good luck.
1951103
Ours is used as trellis. We anchored it to a deck rail. If set in concrete it should be ok for rose. It seems very sturdy compared to what usually sold in local nursery departments.
399994
Unless you live in a place with almost no windy days, I would not advise you to use this trellis without bracing it. I say that because I live in a place with many windy days. I have it placed against a chain link fence. and braced with plastic ties. I have a thick vine growing on the trellis which will eventually cover the entire thing. However, in the winter when the vine loses it's leaves, the entire trellis is exposed. The color is taupe, but on the lighter side.
852569
The outside and its matching pieces are made out of 1/2" metal tubing. I would not describe it as light weight. I considered it to be a very sturdy, beautiful trellis. Mine is in a box and mounted with brackets and wire about eight inches away from the wall but I would have had no concerns about attaching it directly to the outside wall. I thought it was worth the money. I purchased a second one for my neighbor.
1191461
Free standing. there is a metal piece that attaches to the wood that the flower pots set on. We were very pleased with the design and quality of the product.
990786
It is solid. We have a plant on the top of ours. And I agree - you should anchor it to the wall. Ours is also anchored.
2185262
I would be VERY afraid to "free stand" it without securing it in some way. I purchased mine in the winter and stored it on our enclosed porch (cement floor) until spring. Any bump against it would cause it to shift and want to topple so I zip tied it to the outside stair railing. It also needs support at the bottom to keep the arch sides spread apart at the proper width to keep from straining the upper connections.
421109
It is designed to be attached to a wall. I would not put any significant weight on it if it were unattached.
1903119
They give you spikes that you put deeply into the ground. We have secured the trellis to a wall. It is not free standing. And we have had no problems. We live in San Diego where all the high hot winds and fires just occurred. The trellis is fine and the vines are still intact and healthy as well. If you have an existing vine or plant it is difficult to install. We had a 15 year old trumpet vine. I do love the trellis.
1305033
It stands on it's own. You don't need to attach it to anything. I suppose you could attach it if you wanted to, but I never have.
2177149
Yes, as long as you anchor it well--i.e., I purchased at my local lumber/garden center some pointed fence posts about 42" tall, one for each corner of the trellis. I positioned it and drove the posts into the ground a little over one foot and secured the trellis tightly to it with heavy duty zip ties. From one Gramma to another, this was great!