How to Build a Tomato Trellis Using Only ONE PIECE of WOOD, CHEAP and EASY Backyard Gardening

Today I am going to show you how to build a tomato trellis that is cheap and easy to build, plus we will do it using only one piece of wood. Let's Gooo!

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[MariaPerez-kecx]

First off thank you for taking the time to share. I recently widowed. I am 57. My late husband would always help me. Your videos show me how to do things by myself. Your ideas are amazing. Again It gives me a little hope about being alone now.

[diananazaroff]

You are such a good teacher, James. I love how you show every step of the process and explain so clearly.
Great job!

[ourgardeningchannel]

What an inspiration! I am 12 years old and because of watching your channel for a year or so I will start a food forest in my backyard lawn in October. ❤Tuck and James! I may start my own channel soon!

[Rbenterprises]

James: I used your idea to improvise a trellis for each of my raised wicking beds. I cut a single 2x6x8 pressure treated board ( btw: pressure treated wood now uses copper to preserve the wood, not arsenic like before) into thirds using my table saw. To hang my string spools, one per plant, I used 5 mm vinyl covered wire rope and turnbuckles and hooks attached to the inside of the raised bed just above ground level near the row of plants. I put another wire rope attached to the end poles just below the top support. I used the tomato clips you mentioned to attach to the plants and the strings. I hope this vertical support system will help keep the plants and fruit up off the dirt. Thanks for the inspiration!

[SoCalKevin]

Wood trellis looks great! I went with EMT conduit trellises because theres no maintenance and they easily last over a decade. They're not bad looking, but not as pretty as wood. I've got trellises all over the backyard, with ~20 tomato varieties on them.

[annaosentoski]

Never in my days have i seen such simplicity in a wood/twine trellis, VERY VERY NICE. IM GOING TO TRY IT.

[lynna]

Your channel is my favorite. It is where I go when I have questions about gardening. I am new to veggie gardening ( I have been flower gardening for years) and I have four raised beds with plans to expand it next year. Thank you for your down to earth advise and I love your enthusiasm.

[mlabo]

This is my first year using a trellis for tomatoes and cucumbers. I like your design and enjoy watching your videos. Our Dachshund Belle loves cucumbers like Tuck does. Stay healthy and safe my friend.

[tommynolan]

By far the best gardening channel on YouTube. On almost all of the videos there are at least 5-10 people in the comments talking about how you inspired them to start a garden. If that isn't a sign of great content -- and a great gardener -- then I don't know what is.

[d.f.]

I made the exact same trellis EXCEPT rather than wood across the top I used a piece of 1/2 " conduit pipe ($3.35 Lowe's) which is much lighter and aerodynamic for the wind. I drilled 1/2 " holes on the tops of the side pieces and slid the pipe in. Easy peasy. Also easy to disassemble if you don't want to look at it all winter.
L❤VE watching you. Lots of fantastic ideas AND pretty easy on the eyes! 🐾🐾

[RStlouis]

Man your passion and positive energy is so damn contagious! I started my first raised bed this year, and not only did I get great ideas for managing that, but also the inspiration to plant a ton of perennials everything from Honeycrisp Apple Trees to 6 different varieties of Raspberries and Blueberries! I think I've already watched your whole catalog of videos so it's especially exciting when I see you've uploaded something new! Thank you for everything James!

[fbrctrs]

I do basically the same thing but I use a piece of 1/2" conduit along the bottom of the row of plants to tie the cord to and screw it down to my raised bed instead of tying it to the base of the tomato plant. That way there is less stress on the stem when there are heavy winds.

[renee]

You inspired me to grow my own garden 2 years now. I love how you explain things. Much love to the cutie Tuck my kids love watching him eat in the garden

[phillyformage]

I watched this video 2 years ago and used your stake methods for a similar design trellis that I put together based on your design . Honestly so effective in keeping the trellis safe and secure . I’ve been able to grow cucumbers and snow peas like a pro with a few adaptations to your design . Thank you for sharing I’ll use the stake method for life!

[garyfigueroa]

Mr. Prigioni you have become a trusted source of invaluable gardening help and education! Your positivity is infectious as much as it is motivating. Thanks. - daFigz™

[NSghostoif]

You are awesome! With the wood prices double and tripling, this is such a money saver! I can't thank you enough! James you are a blessing to all of us! We appreciate your videos and your expertise. I just love watching and following you. Im sure you will be one of the grandfathers on how to make a food forest and be among one of those guys whom we refer to as we make our own forests many generations to come. WOW.

[ronniemorrow]

I bought 2in by 2in 8 ft long pieces from Lowe's. 1 nail on top of each end of cross piece drilled 18 in holes in ground and set them in, had a 2&1/4th inch auger. They lasted 12 years plus with 1 bye's for cross pieces tied to ends. Never treated the wood but stored inside for winters.

[dinosworkinonit]

Nice looking trellis. I work in construction, so lots of scrap lumber, but especially lots of scrap epoxy coated rebar, which is what I use for tomato stakes. I just made me an omelet for breakfast, using eggs from my hens, and the first green pepper and San Marzano tomato. Thanks to your tips and tricks, my garden is the best I've ever grown.

[Rattletrap-xsil]

Just a side note, a square galvanized nailing plate is easier, stronger and will resist racking better that that 90° bracket in the corner. A TP35 ($.93) from Home Depot. And gives you some holes for guy strings if you need em. I like your idea, gonna do that this spring.

[annhendrick]

I love the way you just get right into the video and always stay focused through out. Without all the chit chat that has nothing to do with what your talking about. Thank You for the very informative video.