Julie Thomas wrote:
I have just bought a clematis, jasmine, honeysuckle and a wisteria
and I am about to plant them to grow up our fence. Do I have to have
a trellis? It seems a bit expense and wonder if there is anything
cheaper that will suffice, such as a type of netting or something? I
have no experience at all of gardening and thought this might be a
good place to get advice.

Thanks in anticipation

Julie

You are likely to pull down your fence depending on how well it is built.
Have a look at mature versions of the climbers that you are growing and then
picture how your fence will hold the weight when they are that big.
Consider the consequences if this is a boundary fence, what will your
neighbour think? Netting (or string) will do to train the young plants but
it will not hold the weight of mature plants.

It is good to plan these things and cost them out before you buy the plants.
Buying first and then wondering what to do with them can be a waste of
money.

David