Step 3: Tie the top

gardener ties branches of trellis together at the top
Photo: Karen Bussolini
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Gather the tallest branches near their tops and tie them together with twine. Stand back and take a good look. Adjust the top if the whole structure leans. Tuck in any unruly branches or cut any outward-facing ones.
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