Upright piers of brick, stone, iron or wood are erected in pairs across the path and a connecting beam is put in place. A slighter top is made with thinner pieces such as larch poles, and the whole is planted with free growing climbers.
Another adaptation of both vertical and horizontal form is the swag - essentially a series of pillars (the "vertical") connected at the top by a heavy chain or rope (the "horizontal"). The roses are trained up each of the pillars and then along the swag. This form is very effective if used to surround a central area, thus forming a visual screen to enclose the area.
Now that we've piqued your imagination, one final thought: When selecting or creating a piece of hardscape to display your rose, decide which is best for your landscape design. Do not use an arch, for example, if the garden visitor will pass through it only to come nose to nose with a wall. Likewise, do not place a rose trellis in the middle of your landscape. Rather, let it screen undesirable scenes from view.
Enjoy!
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