{"id":3324,"date":"2023-08-28T19:48:53","date_gmt":"2023-08-29T02:48:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/digitvsolutions.com\/2025\/12\/10\/how-to-build-an-arched-trellis-with-cattle-panels\/"},"modified":"2025-12-10T05:22:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T13:22:47","slug":"how-to-build-an-arched-trellis-with-cattle-panels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/digitvsolutions.com\/?p=3324","title":{"rendered":"How to Build an Arched Trellis with Cattle Panels"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content mvt-content\">\n<style><![CDATA[img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-11::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-11{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-12::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-12{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-13::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-13{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-14::before{padding-top:150%; }img#mv-trellis-img-14{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-15::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-15{display:block;}]]><\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='900'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20900'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Beautiful trellis covered in scarlet runner beans.\" class=\"wp-image-25215 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1-Cattle-Panel-Arch-Trellis.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1-Cattle-Panel-Arch-Trellis.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1-Cattle-Panel-Arch-Trellis.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1-Cattle-Panel-Arch-Trellis-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1-Cattle-Panel-Arch-Trellis-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1-Cattle-Panel-Arch-Trellis-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1-Cattle-Panel-Arch-Trellis-728x546.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1-Cattle-Panel-Arch-Trellis-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1-Cattle-Panel-Arch-Trellis-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1-Cattle-Panel-Arch-Trellis-960x720.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1-Cattle-Panel-Arch-Trellis-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1-Cattle-Panel-Arch-Trellis-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>Garden arches are beguiling structures. Curving over the pathway, from one bed to another, they create these wonderful lush green tunnels to transport you through the rows. Passing under the vine-covered frames provides a blessed bit of shade. When it\u2019s harvest time, fruits dangling down inside the arch are prime for the picking.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25216 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2-Scarlet-runner.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2-Scarlet-runner.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2-Scarlet-runner.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2-Scarlet-runner-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2-Scarlet-runner-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2-Scarlet-runner-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2-Scarlet-runner-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2-Scarlet-runner-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2-Scarlet-runner-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Scarlet runner bean.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Too often, vegetable gardens are all business but trellis arches are the perfect combination of beauty and practicality. Building them for your climbing fruits and vegetables is a smart way to massively expand your growing area \u2013 and bring a little wonder back into the garden too.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25217 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/3-Beans-hanging.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/3-Beans-hanging.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/3-Beans-hanging.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/3-Beans-hanging-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/3-Beans-hanging-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/3-Beans-hanging-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/3-Beans-hanging-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/3-Beans-hanging-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/3-Beans-hanging-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rattlesnake bean.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s easier than you think to transform a flat veggie plot into a multi-layered food oasis. All you\u2019ll need are cattle panels, t-posts, and zip ties.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-cattle-panels\">Why Cattle Panels?<\/h2>\n<p>Cattle panels are a type of rigid welded wire fence that\u2019s commonly used in farming to create enclosures for large livestock. You can find them for sale at most farm supply and animal feed stores, relatively cheap.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Beans and corn growing up a trellis\" class=\"wp-image-25218 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4-Pole-beans.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4-Pole-beans.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4-Pole-beans.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4-Pole-beans-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4-Pole-beans-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4-Pole-beans-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4-Pole-beans-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4-Pole-beans-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4-Pole-beans-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>One of its off-label uses is as a creative solution for trellising your fruits and veggies. Doubled over into an arch and held up with posts and ties, with cattle panels there\u2019s no need to purchase a pricey kit or construct the frame from scratch. It\u2019s quick to set up since it\u2019s a lot less about building and more about simply assembling it all together.<\/p>\n<p>Also:<\/p>\n<p><strong>It looks great. <\/strong>Arbors made from cattle panel add height to the garden and create an attractive focal point. They are superb for marking the transition from lawn to garden or all in a line along the pathways. Once they are devoured by vines, you\u2019ll barely notice the metal structure underneath.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s long lasting. <\/strong>Cattle panel is intended to pen in livestock so it\u2019s made to stand up the elements. The 4-gauge wire is thick and heavy-duty, hot-dip galvanized to resist rust. Each welded line that makes up the mesh squares is zinc-coated at the crossings for added strength and durability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s a sturdy support. <\/strong>Cattle panel can be used to trellis all sorts of clambering crops \u2013 pole beans, cucumbers, squash, melons, and peas are all great options. Although, you\u2019ll want to add slings and hammocks to support larger fruits as they develop on the vine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It protects your fruit (and your back). <\/strong>As the shoots twine up the wires, fruits hang down inside the tunnel and are shaded by the leaves. Not only does this make for easier harvesting since you don\u2019t need to kneel or bend over, the foliage helps protect fruits from sunscald.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s not permanent. <\/strong>Although you don\u2019t need to take the cattle panel arch down every fall, you could if you wanted to. It\u2019s easy to disassemble and store over winter or move it around as the vision for your garden changes and grows.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It expands your growing area. <\/strong>From only 4 square feet of soil, cattle panels increase your growing area to an impressive 64 square feet!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-things-you-ll-need-to-set-up-a-cattle-panel-arch-trellis\"><strong>Things You\u2019ll Need to Set Up a Cattle Panel Arch Trellis:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>(1) 16\u2019 Cattle Panel<\/li>\n<li>(4) 6\u2019 t-posts<\/li>\n<li>Small sledgehammer or post driver<\/li>\n<li>Zip-ties or fine gauge wire<\/li>\n<li>Tape measure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-determine-the-garden-arch-position\"><strong>Determine the garden arch position<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Cattle panels measure 16 feet long and 4 feet wide. When curved into a standing arch, you\u2019ll want to have roughly 6 feet of distance between each cattle panel end. This creates a sturdy frame and allows a little less than 7 feet of headroom when passing underneath the arch.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25219 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/5-Arch-position.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/5-Arch-position.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/5-Arch-position.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/5-Arch-position-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/5-Arch-position-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/5-Arch-position-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/5-Arch-position-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/5-Arch-position-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/5-Arch-position-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The ends of the cattle panel are spaced 6 feet apart.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Of course, you\u2019ve got to work with what you have \u2013 if your paths are narrower, you can space the base of the arch at a 4 or 5 foot distance for a taller and skinnier archway.<\/p>\n<p>When working out your arch placement, take the width of your walking path and add 12 inches. You\u2019ll need about 6 inches of growing area inside each opposing bed, so you can plant on the inside of the arch later.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25220 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/6-Positioning-the-t-posts.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/6-Positioning-the-t-posts.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/6-Positioning-the-t-posts.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/6-Positioning-the-t-posts-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/6-Positioning-the-t-posts-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/6-Positioning-the-t-posts-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/6-Positioning-the-t-posts-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/6-Positioning-the-t-posts-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/6-Positioning-the-t-posts-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">T-posts are spaced 3 feet apart in each bed, 6 inches back from the edge.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve calculated the arch position, mark the spots where you\u2019ll be driving in the 4 t-posts that will hold the cattle panel in place. You\u2019ll be adding two in each bed, about 3 feet apart.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-drive-in-the-t-posts\">Drive in the t-posts<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Hammer in t-posts\" class=\"wp-image-25221 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/7-Pounding-the-t-post.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/7-Pounding-the-t-post.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/7-Pounding-the-t-post.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/7-Pounding-the-t-post-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/7-Pounding-the-t-post-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/7-Pounding-the-t-post-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/7-Pounding-the-t-post-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/7-Pounding-the-t-post-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/7-Pounding-the-t-post-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>After you\u2019ve measured and marked the t-post positions, it\u2019s time to pound them into the ground.<\/p>\n<p>With the notches facing inside the arch, use a small sledgehammer or post driver to sink them at least 12 inches into the ground.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Stakes pounded into ground\" class=\"wp-image-25222 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/8-T-posts-in.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/8-T-posts-in.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/8-T-posts-in.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/8-T-posts-in-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/8-T-posts-in-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/8-T-posts-in-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/8-T-posts-in-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/8-T-posts-in-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/8-T-posts-in-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wrangle-the-cattle-panel-into-place\">Wrangle the cattle panel into place<\/h2>\n<p>Moving the cattle panels around is definitely the most challenging part of this DIY. Cattle panel is somewhat heavy and awkward and it doesn\u2019t really want to bend. Much, much easier to handle with two people but it can be done solo.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Bent cattle panels\" class=\"wp-image-25223 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/9-Curving-the-cattle-panel.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/9-Curving-the-cattle-panel.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/9-Curving-the-cattle-panel.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/9-Curving-the-cattle-panel-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/9-Curving-the-cattle-panel-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/9-Curving-the-cattle-panel-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/9-Curving-the-cattle-panel-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/9-Curving-the-cattle-panel-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/9-Curving-the-cattle-panel-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cattle panel lifted and curved into an arch.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Start by lifting the cattle panel on its side and curving it into an arch shape. It\u2019s easiest to stand in the center of the arch and squeeze it inward on each side. Then lift it up and walk it over to your t-posts.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Cattle panel with arrow pointing to square\" class=\"wp-image-25224 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/10-Rotating.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/10-Rotating.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/10-Rotating.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/10-Rotating-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/10-Rotating-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/10-Rotating-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/10-Rotating-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/10-Rotating-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/10-Rotating-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rotate the cattle panel into a standing position.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Line up the ends of the cattle panel to the t-posts, and then rotate it up into a standing position. Still squeezing the cattle panels from inside the arch, situate each end between the two t-posts on each side.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='900'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20900'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Bare trellis made with stakes and cattle panels\" class=\"wp-image-25225 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/11-Arch-Trellis.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-11\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/11-Arch-Trellis.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/11-Arch-Trellis.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/11-Arch-Trellis-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/11-Arch-Trellis-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/11-Arch-Trellis-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/11-Arch-Trellis-728x546.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/11-Arch-Trellis-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/11-Arch-Trellis-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/11-Arch-Trellis-960x720.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/11-Arch-Trellis-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/11-Arch-Trellis-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tie-it-down-with-zip-ties\">Tie it down with zip ties<\/h2>\n<p>Fine tune the cattle panel arch placement, making sure it\u2019s even and symmetrical on both sides of the t-posts.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Stake with notches for fencing\" class=\"wp-image-25226 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/12-Wire-flush.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-12\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/12-Wire-flush.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/12-Wire-flush.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/12-Wire-flush-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/12-Wire-flush-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/12-Wire-flush-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/12-Wire-flush-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/12-Wire-flush-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/12-Wire-flush-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>Before you tie it down, check the notches and adjust the cattle panel so it sits flush against all four posts.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Close up of zip tie on trellis\" class=\"wp-image-25227 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/13-Zip-tied.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-13\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/13-Zip-tied.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/13-Zip-tied.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/13-Zip-tied-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/13-Zip-tied-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/13-Zip-tied-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/13-Zip-tied-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/13-Zip-tied-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/13-Zip-tied-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>Now you can secure the cattle panel to the t-posts with zip ties or wire. Make sure you catch both the t-post and the cattle panel and pull the zip tie tight. Attach at least 4 ties per t-post.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-plant-on-the-inside-of-the-arch\">Plant on the inside of the arch<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='1800'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%201800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Bean runner growing up trellis\" class=\"wp-image-25228 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/14-Twining-Up.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-14\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/14-Twining-Up.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/14-Twining-Up.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/14-Twining-Up-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/14-Twining-Up-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/14-Twining-Up-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/14-Twining-Up-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/14-Twining-Up-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/14-Twining-Up-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>There aren\u2019t any hard rules for planting up your arch trellis. You can sow seeds on the inside of the arch. Or the outside. Or both sides. The advantage to inner planting is the bed will be more accessible and you can water, fertilize, inspect plants, and so on, quite easily.<\/p>\n<p>Plenty of crops are a good match for growing up cattle panel arches. Here are some ideas of the things you can plant:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pole beans, runner beans, lima beans, and red noodle beans<\/li>\n<li>Slicing and pickling cucumbers<\/li>\n<li>Summer and winter squashes<\/li>\n<li>Snap peas, snow peas, and cowpeas<\/li>\n<li>2 to 3 pound personal size watermelon, cantaloupe, pumpkin, and other small melons<\/li>\n<li>Malabar spinach<\/li>\n<li>Indeterminate tomatoes (trained and tied to the trellis)<\/li>\n<li>Climbing nasturtiums, sweet peas, passionflower and other vining beneficial flowers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='900'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20900'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Beans growing over a trellis\" class=\"wp-image-25229 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1-Cattle-Panel-Arch-Trellis-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-15\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1-Cattle-Panel-Arch-Trellis-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1-Cattle-Panel-Arch-Trellis-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1-Cattle-Panel-Arch-Trellis-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1-Cattle-Panel-Arch-Trellis-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1-Cattle-Panel-Arch-Trellis-1-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1-Cattle-Panel-Arch-Trellis-1-728x546.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1-Cattle-Panel-Arch-Trellis-1-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1-Cattle-Panel-Arch-Trellis-1-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1-Cattle-Panel-Arch-Trellis-1-960x720.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1-Cattle-Panel-Arch-Trellis-1-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1-Cattle-Panel-Arch-Trellis-1-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>When planting smaller vines, like beans and peas, sow seeds close to each vertical wire so there is one plant per wire. Melons, squash, and other larger climbers need more space; you can plant four per arch, with two evenly spaced in each bed.<\/p>\n<p>Large fruits will need extra support so they don\u2019t fall from the vine before they\u2019re ready to harvest. 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