Needless to say, the wattle technique for cheap garden fences has stood the test of time. We hope you enjoy yours! Aesthetics

The upright stakes are sometimes called “sales” and the saplings called ‘weavers’.Hazel, willow, sweet chestnut, plum, forsythiaor any supple, long, straight, slender saplings make good weavers. Willow is the most preferred material for constructing a wattle fence; it's a somewhat flexible art. There is no better way than using the gifts of nature to make proper visual elements and protective barriers for your space. You'll Also Enjoy: Now it’s time to pound the stakes into the ground. The space between each stake depends on the fence design, but they should be at least a foot apart. I’ve built a low wattle fence in my garden as well. This not only keeps my dogs from roaming on my flower beds, but looks pretty too. I like the way it gives shape and structure, whilst containing and separating them from my lawn area.Hurdles can be an excellent choice for a garden fence due to their ability to function as effective windbreaks. The weaving of the hurdle allows a small amount of wind to pass through, minimizing the swirling effect that would occur with a solid fence barrier.

Finishing off: Finally, two or three uncleft rods are taken and woven around the zales. The hurdle is trimmed and the loose ends removed, and then the hurdle is taken off the mould. The hurdles are stored flat on top of each other and left to season. A well-built wattle fence can last for a long time. No matter how large or small a fence you create, you can rest assured that it will continue to do its job for many years to come. You can use wood preservatives such as linseed oil or turpentine oil. Both chemicals are easy to use as they are typically already present in your garden storage. Wattle Fence Mastery In Your Hands Rustic wattle fence by Dan Holmes, UK. For more inspiration, visit www.sussexgates.co.uk. Hurdle Maker’s Wattle FenceAny hardwood like oak or sycamore, both of which can be foraged in many areas, will also work. The harder the wood, the longer it will last. However, it will also be more difficult to use the more mature it gets. Try to harvest young, supple branches that will be easier to bend. Fruit Trees I’m particularly fond of the look of wattle garden fence. The wood, the weave and the structure of wattle are all appealing to me. We’ll use the project fence highlighted in my pictures as an example, but you can tailor these instructions to your needs. Follow the steps mentioned below to get a comprehensive idea about building a sturdy fence with ease. This will have 6 to 8 holes drilled into it, the same diameter as your “uprights”. The jig will hold the panel firm whilst construction takes place.

Chestnut stakes are banged into the ground and single rods of hazel are woven between the uprights. This means that we need a clear fence line over soil or turf (so that the posts can be banged in to a depth of roughly 2′) and clear of obstructions. We also need space either side of the fence to allow us to install the weavers. MaterialsChoose your weaving materials. Starting from the left-hand side, begin the weaving process. Continue with new weavers until you have reached a depth of around six weavers.

Hazel has been used for coppice wood for centuries in England. It’s strong, durable and, when cut young, supple enough to bend and form. Hazel also happens to be a favorite plant of permaculturalistsbecause of how diversely useful it is in the garden. Permaculture.co has a great article extolling the virtues of hazel here.

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The materials also varied from place to place, depending on what was locally available. The material was cut and sorted in winter, and the hurdles made in summer. Where I live, we have plenty of pruned branches from our trees, so it makes sense to make use of these where we need new fences on the property. Do you have a lovely garden, but frustrated over little produce thieves? You also want a robust fence but do not want to invest too much? We have the perfect solution for you- a wattle fence.