Vine Trellis in a Pot

Coat hangers anchor a tomato cage for this useful and pretty trellis.

The Basics

Opt for plants that grow fast but won't outgrow the container during the growing season. In this topiary, golden hops provide pyramidal architecture, while morning-glories shoot out colorful blooming runners. This plant combination works best if you plant after the first frost; expect foliage until fall.

What You Need:

  • Terra-cotta pot
  • White oil-base paint diluted with paint thinner
  • Rubber gloves
  • Rag
  • 2 wire-coat hangers
  • Purchased potting soil
  • 2 conical tomato cages (green or silver)
  • Pliers
  • 2 golden hops plants
  • 2 blue morning-glory seedlings
  • Small topiary wire form to use as a finial (optional)

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