Tag Archives: trellis

Treillage

Posted on 26/09/2026 by The Garden History Blog

Treillage is just a posh [and French] word for trellis! It’s one of the oldest forms of garden structure used for fencing, tunnels and arbours, and in medieval and Tudor times was often called ‘carpentry work’. Although the idea of … Continue reading →

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Melbourne Hall

Posted on 16/04/2016 by The Garden History Blog

I’ve just found a new favourite garden. Every so often, like most of us I suspect, I visit a garden and go…wow I could live here but maybe I’d just alter this, move that, add a few of this or thats and so … Continue reading →