What goes better in a garden than a wicker fence made from completely natural materials? Thanks to their flexibility, willow rods are ideal for getting creative with crafts and making beautiful structures. The great thing about doing it yourself is, of course, that you can decide for yourself what pattern you want your electric fence to have and how big it should be. Not to mention the costs you save compared to building a wooden or wire fence.
How can you make a willow fence yourself?
To make a woven willow fence yourself, you need flexible willow rods, sturdy wooden posts, secateurs and a hammer. Weave the soaked rods alternately in front of and behind the stakes fixed in the ground, adjusting the pattern as desired.
Preparation and procurement of materials
Where can I find pasture rods?
Is there a willow rod in your own garden? Perfect, here you just cut off a few shoots to get the necessary material. Otherwise you will find pastures on almost every roadside. However, it is more advisable to use trees that grow in natural areas. They are less contaminated with pollutants. However, you can only cut branches from October to February. Alternatively, the Internet or specialist retailers (€59.00 at Amazon) also offer a large selection.
Which types of willow are particularly suitable?
The species have chosen a wicker fence made of willow
- Purple Willow
- and wicker
special proven.
Tip
Branches that contrast in color create even more visual impact.
What do I need to consider before braiding?
The age of the shoots plays a crucial role. Young branches still sprout even in braided form. Older branches are more robust, but also require more strength when weaving. Be sure to soak your rods in water for a few days to make them elastic.
Weave your own pasture fence
Tools needed
- a secateurs
- stable wooden posts
- a hammer
Instructions
- remove branches from the rods
- point the stakes at one end to make it easier to drive them into the ground
- insert the stakes into the ground at the desired distance
- Now weave the flexible willow rods around the posts
- draw the rods alternately in front of and behind the post
- vary the order depending on the pattern you want
- tighten your braid from time to time
- cut off the protruding rod ends
Tip
Depending on the size, the self-woven electric fence can also serve as a privacy screen or flowerbed border.
