My friends today I?m happy to share my latest DIY project with you! For the longest time I had a blank wall in my courtyard behind the vintage iron sofa I scored at an antique faire.
You?ll recall I shared some great vertical garden support ideas a few weeks ago in the midst of designing a new trellis for myself. For years I wanted to build a simple custom trellis that fits the space just perfectly and finally got around to it just in time to enjoy it for the summer season.
 
 
 
I went through several design ideas, first I was thinking Chippendale style, then I decided to mimic the simple X pattern that exists in the DIY criss cross planters I built a few years ago. I?m so happy with how this design turned out, it fits the style of my home and frames my European style fountain that hangs on the wall. This was the final sketch I ended up with and off I went to Home Depot to buy lumber.  
To build a similar criss cross trellis you’ll need the following: 2×2″ lumber for exterior frame; 1 3/8″ lattice to form X pattern, miter saw, power drill & drill bits, Arrow Fastener Electric Staple Gun & Nailer; Arrow Fastener 5/8? brad nails; 2 1/2″ wood screws; pencil; lag screws; finals (optional); primer & paint or stain (optional).
One of my favorite smells in the world is lumber (and sawdust), I find it inspiring because it represents something is being built! So I always enjoy picking out wood for a project like this. I made sure a...