4
STEP THREE
Insert the ground anchoring stakes into the
b
ottom of the trellis
posts. Secure with screws as shown aside.
Mounting Into the Ground
Install the Ground Anchor Stakes
3
Trellises must be well secured in the event of high winds, etc. We
have provided two ground anchoring stakes for securing the trellis
either into the ground or into a concrete footing. If you are
installing your trellis directly to the wall of your home, or on a wood deck
or concrete surface, please see your hardware store for the appropriate
galvanized bracket hardware.
STEP FOUR
M
ove the trellis to its final location.
W
hen you are satisfied with
the location
,
mark the positions of the posts
,
then move the trellis
aside and lay it carefully on it
’
s side. E
x
cavate the 2 post holes
appro
xim
at
ely 22" deep x 6" diame
ter. Carefully move the trellis
back i
nto position.
L
evel it
b
oth vertically and horizontally into the e
x
cavated holes.
Backfill the holes with the e
x
cavated soil.
Note:
For a stronger installation
,
purchase two 2
x
4 pressure
treated lum
b
ers and sleeve them into the posts.
W
ood posts
should
b
e inserted 4” into the trellis posts and ±24” into the
ground.
A
B
C
Install Trellis into Ground
4
C
A
4
22”
L
evel
6“
B
