The trellis is built on an 8 x 4 foot raised bed. I used eight 2' x 6' garden trellises to build a huge a-frame. Using 8" plastic ties, I lashed the trellises together with 8' foot bamboo poles. I added cross braces on the ends (old branches) for added stability. Because we get very high winds, I will also stake the west end down with re-bar. I have 3 soaker hoses running through the bed. Companioln plants are basil, marigolds, nasturtiums, and borage.