How to Make Tipi Poles

Planting a tipi in the garden is both practical and fun. Beans and a number of other plants grow readily up the poles, and the tipi poles are space savers, which is a boon to a small garden space. Additionally, garden tipis make enchanting play spaces which few children can resist. While different variations on design and building a tipi pole structure are available, the differences are minimal.

6 bamboo poles about 6 feet high
Twine
Bean seeds or other plants
Shovel or hoe

Instructions

- 1
  Choose an appropriate spot to build the tipi pole structure. You'll want a space of about 4 feet in diameter that receives at least 5 hours of daily sun.
- 2
  Loosen the soil with the shovel or hoe and then draw a circle of about 4 feet in diameter with the tool.
- 3
  Space the poles equally around the circle. Drive the poles at least several inches into the ground to secure them.
- 4
  Gather the poles at the top and secure by tying twine around the poles about 2 to 4 inches from the top.
- 5
  Plant a bean seed about 2 inches deep on both sides of each pole. Cover with a couple of inches of soil and water.

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