I'd like to use this for a blackberry vine. Could I attach it to poles set in the ground or would the poles need to be set in concrete?
600410
My poles are in the ground. I have my tomato and cucumbers on this trellis net and all is holding up very well. I know nothing about blackberry vines.
600411
Blackberry "vines" or blackberry bushes? -- Either way, I would use heavy chicken wire or wood or something else more substantial than this net product. Blackberry puts out a heavy branch that is going to put weight on any type of trellis.This netting product provides a support system for light-weight vines, but would probably deform and fail under the weight of blackberries. I'm using it as a temporary trellis to start a Wysteria plant, but I expect that I will have to replace it with wood after the 1st year, because Wysteria grows rapidly and gains weight as it ages. Blackberry "vines" or blackberry bushes? -- Either way, I would use heavy chicken wire or wood or something else more substantial than this net product. Blackberry puts out a heavy branch that is going to put weight on any type of trellis.This netting product provides a support system for light-weight vines, but would probably deform and fail under the weight of blackberries. I'm using it as a temporary trellis to start a Wysteria plant, but I expect that I will have to replace it with wood after the 1st year, because Wysteria grows rapidly and gains weight as it ages.
600412
Blackberry "vines" or blackberry bushes? -- Either way, I would use heavy chicken wire or wood or something else more substantial than this net product. Blackberry puts out a heavy branch that is going to put weight on any type of trellis. This netting product provides a support system for light-weight vines, but would probably deform and fail under the weight of blackberries. I'm using it as a temporary trellis to start a Wysteria plant, but I expect that I will have to replace it with wood after the 1st year, because Wysteria grows rapidly and gains weight as it ages.
600413
In ground should be fine assuming that you use at least 2x2,s and sink them properly
600414
You can set the poles in the ground. But you know your project so please decide accorddingly. I will go with the "ground"
823899
You need preset holes in the concrete for the poles to fit in. About 1.5 inch diameter.
752930
I would suggest something stronger and less floppy like chicken wire wrapped not too tightly around pole. Once the vine has grown the wire will not be seen and will last for years.
1712388
No, but the way the structure gets set into the ground is with stakes that just go straight down, no horizontal anything. So, you could set two side by side and against each other while tying the posts together with something. Visually this might be a problem since the middle of the combined set would be thicker than the end posts but might be just fine as plants start to grow on it. They are extremely easy to put together and from what I can tell so far, will look like "new" even over time
788812
I haven't had this problem, BUT I can see where it would be a problem. I guess you'd have to anchor the poles into the ground. Even that wouldn't be a guarantee.
1579347
We nailed it to a board and then put it in the ground and covered it with dirt to hold it in place, there should be holes on the bottom of the pole to latch it to something, this worked really well and keeps it from falling over.
646126
There is no reason to add concrete into the center of your pole - it will cause more long term damage than good. The concrete will make the inside of your pole rust which will reduce it's life span. If you have additional installation questions, feel free to call us at: 1-888-USA-GOAL. Thanks!
386344
It would set up on a hard surface it has no spikes to anchor it to the ground just feet. It needs weighting down in any sort of wind - a sandbag or dumbell or something.
178091
You have to install a tube for the pole to be inserted into (below ground or floor level). It comes with what they call a "ground spear" which is hammered into the soil. I put a block of wood on top of mine and really worked to drive it into the soil. Pretty tough chore. I think if you wanted to use it on your deck you would need get a tube made up and mount the tube assembly below the deck surface so no one would trip.Sean
1797855
Instead of bolting the light fixture to the bottom of the planter, it can be set directly into concrete or the ground using spikes which I believe are included, or any anchor-type mechanism you can find at any hardware store. We put ours in the planters, but on dollies, so we can roll them around our deck.
624246
I have mine installed in the dirt of a large planter with a bush in it. the pole comes in sections so I suspect if you want to put it in the ground you just take the bottom section, pound it into the ground and the add the other pole sections.
181241
I purchased the in-ground sleeve. That gets cemented into the ground. I made sure that was plum and level when I set it in the concrete. The pole then gets inserted into it. I chose the sleeve because now if I ever moved I could take the system with me ( minus the sleeve cemented in the ground ).
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No. I have a <10 lb feeder on this pole and had to put a "j-post" into the ground next to it For something as heavy as your bird house, you need a 4x4 timber set into concrete or something VERY sturdy.
2280296
I have used ours to grow pole beans. It depends how big your vines are. It would not be suitable for climbing on, but is pretty robust.
107943
I purchased the 12" style and put them about 4-5" into the ground, leaving about 7-8" above. I was creating a rounded retaining wall on the backside of a concrete paver wall that I put a palm and plants inside. If the daylilies and vines are intruding via the ground, you might want to consider digging a trench and burying a pressure-treated 2" x 6" or 2" x 8" in the ground. It might be a less expensive solution.
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I am not sure if you are just putting this up for an event or keeping it up for an extended period of time. If it is just for an event, then I would use sand bags tied to the bottom of each of the poles. I live in Vancouver, Wa near the Gorge and we get High winds about 4 to 5 times during the year, and my canopy is set up year round and acts as another room off my patio, and we have the canopy bolted to the house in several places on one side of the canopy and several steal stakes in the ground on the other side where we taped the poles to the stakes. It has servived 2 springs one summer, and a winter. I am very happy with this one, and over the years we have tried several other canopies. Hope the sand bag idea is helpful, dress them up if this is for an important event. 20 lbs per pole is my suggestion. GOOD-LUCK !!!!
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Yes, I would suggest that the arch be anchored in some manner, if it's windy where you live and if you will be growing a vine type plant on it.