LATICIMUS ERECTUS ENGINEERUS

 Our plastic storage building, called by us "Building X" is a big, rather ugly and shiny thing in the garden setting. It does hold a lot of stuff...both Jack's extra shop things and my garden overflow...but it's unattractive just the same. So I thought a lattice panel attached to the 6' planter would sort of hide it. 

 I had some 2"x2" wooden posts that I had attached bamboo stakes to for a makeshift trellis, so here's me thinking that we'd just take down the bamboo and tack up a lattice panel.
However, my under-gardener/engineer had other ideas! He explained that the lattice panel was much heavier than the old bamboo and twine trellis, so much more support would be needed. And we couldn't attach it to the plastic building. So off we went to the local hardware store for some aluminum and bolts. $120 later, we brought home not only the metal and bolts but some spray paint for the frame. See my smiling engineer, happy with his clever design, all assembled in the heated garage.

We waited a day until the sun came out and painted the lattice with Miller Storm...the color is "Boxwood." Then Jack bolted the 1.5 panels to the metal frame. It's held in place on the planter with long screws and angled metal supports (of course). 

I'm thinking some clematis will look nice growing up this trellis with some lettuce and snow peas in front. 
Stay tuned for the BIG EVENT scheduled for early next week...removal of a 50' Sunset Maple from the middle of the back yard...to the tune of $2000! It has to be done by hand as no trucks can get near it. It will take all day and make a mess but it's better than having it crash into the living room during a storm!