From the point of view modern man The wattle fence is an archaic attribute. Such simple fencing, strongly associated with rural life, has long been replaced by strong, solid, reliable fences. But the wicker type of fence acquired a new meaning over time, turning from a household tool for delimiting territory between neighboring houses into a colorful decorative element, which is actively used by designers to decorate a flower bed or flower garden and visually delineate areas of the territory.

Such a wicker fence is quite easy to make yourself from scrap materials. This activity can also bring a lot of pleasure to a person with creative thinking and skillful hands.

Features of a wicker fence

It cannot be said that there is a place for fences exclusively outside the city, for example, in a country house or in a village. Such decorative fence with its simple rustic appearance, it will look good in the design of a flower garden near a city five-story building, jointly tended by the residents. There will be a place for him in the territory kindergarten or so summer cafe in the city center.

This fence has a number of advantages:

• As a rule, it is made from natural material, which is important for additional environmental friendliness during contact with the fence.
• The product is very easy to install.
• If necessary, the fence can be assembled and disassembled again.
• This type of fence gives a lot of scope for original design solutions.
• In addition to branches of trees and shrubs, you can use some modern materials, for example, thin PVC pipes.

Among the disadvantages of a wicker fence are the following:

• The design is not durable.
• Such a fence is not capital construction, carrying a protection function.
• Difficulty of repair. In case of damage, a significant part of the fence will have to be re-woven.

A fence reaching a height of two meters can become a fairly reliable limiter on the path of strangers. If you make stone pillars and install wicker sections of wicker between them, such a fence can be considered impenetrable.

To delimit the territory, you can install a fence about a meter high. Children will find a playground with swings very cozy if it is isolated from the noisy street with the help of such an interesting fence. A half-meter-high wattle fence is well suited for “designating” and emphasizing the beauty of a flower bed.

Flexible branches are suitable for creating a fence. The shortest-lived is reed, which can last a maximum of four years. Then it will dry out, which will lead to rapid destruction of the fence. A fence made of boards or PVC will be a completely reliable structure.

A horizontal wattle fence is more reliable than a vertical one, but you can create complex and intricate patterns by intertwining vertically installed branches.

Preparatory work

The creation of the fence must be taken care of in advance. In order not to harm trees and shrubs, it is recommended to harvest the material in January. Choose flexible branches at least half a meter long. The thickness of the blanks should be one to two centimeters. To have a lot of room for creativity, it’s good to stock up on branches of different colors.

Before starting work, the base of the future fence is soaked. You need to make sure that all the branches are completely in the liquid. Soaking can last at least a week. If they were cut very recently, a couple of days will be enough.

The most common materials for wattle are birch, willow, walnut, and apple. But it is not at all necessary to focus only on these species of trees and shrubs. A wicker fence will work well from the branches of the most different trees if they are flexible. As a rule, branches of shrubs and trees growing near water bodies have such properties. They usually smooth surface and a large supply of moisture inside.

Reeds, unlike vines, should begin to be harvested in August. This process can be extended until October. To achieve a certain design effect, it makes sense to weave a fence from straw. Rye is best for this. When thoroughly soaked, it remains flexible and elastic. Despite the fact that rye straw already has a beautiful color, it can be repainted to any color. Aniline dyes are suitable for this.

How to make it yourself: master class

To create a fence yourself, you need to decide on the choice of installation location for this fence and the material from which it will be weaved. You can do it simply by preparing a vine from what grows in the area - hazel, willow, acacia, aspen and other trees and shrubs.

At the chosen location, make the base of the future fence. To do this, you will need stakes (pillars) that need to be driven into the ground to a depth of at least twenty centimeters, but to ensure that such a fence does not fall down and your work does not become in vain, it is better to “ground” these supports by half a meter. To make the work easier, you can use a crowbar, which is convenient for making holes for stakes.

The pegs themselves must be at least five centimeters in diameter. The preferred option is larch. Although both plastic and metal supports are suitable for the base, rebar or PVC pipes are useful. It is convenient to paint them in the desired color.

If they are empty inside, it is better to make plugs in them, which will serve as a guarantee that the base for the fence will be durable.

It is better to treat wooden pegs with an antiseptic, paint, or varnish so that they do not rot. It is recommended to burn the cut areas and soak them with an antiseptic. You can also drive them into the ground before installing them. plastic pipes the right size, and insert wooden supports there. This will allow the fence to last a long time, as it will prevent the wood from rotting in the ground.

The distance between the base elements should not be more than half a meter. It would be rational to place the supports every thirty to forty centimeters, sparing no material. The rods themselves, like the pegs, can be painted in the desired color. Suitable for this regular paints, and dyes of vegetable origin. You can give the fence a yellow tint thanks to the husks of onions and birch leaves; brown is created with the help of black alder. Stain or potassium permanganate is also suitable for painting.

It must be taken into account that you can only start a repainting operation if you are going to build a small fence, since each branch will have to be processed individually. To paint the rods, you need to remove the bark from them. This will help soap solution, in which you need to lower the branches for several days.

To remove the bark, they use a so-called pinch, which is just a split branch with a limiter. This tool can be quite successfully replaced with wire cutters or pliers. The rod is inserted into the clamp of a wire cutter or pliers and pulled towards you. The bark can be removed very easily from a well-soaked branch. If you are satisfied with the original color of the material, do not clear the branches, but simply start modeling.

To create a horizontal fence, weave branches around vertical pegs. Weaving begins from the thick end of the branch, threading it between the pegs to the end of the entire fence or a separate section. Then this procedure is repeated, only the branches are now directed in the opposite direction. They must braid the stakes one by one. If one branch is located to the right and the other is to the left of the base, the result will be a figure eight pattern.

If you are creating a fairly dense structure, after every fourth row you need to lightly hit the upper woven branches with a hammer to compact the structure of the product. Every six to seven rows the spans are reinforced with wire.

Care must be taken to securely attach the lower rods to the supports, otherwise the entire fence will sooner or later slide down.

The wattle fence must have the same thickness throughout its entire length. To do this, thick and thin branches need to be evenly distributed over its entire surface. When a rod ends on one post, a new one is woven onto the previous one. This allows you to maintain the uniformity of the entire structure. For the same reason, the course of weaving is changed, directing the rods in the opposite direction.

At the end, the fence needs to be trimmed along the top line, cutting the thick branches of the base with pruning shears at a certain height. Although they can be bent figuratively, creating openwork arches. Also with You should cut off the excess on the sides of the fence so that it does not bristle.

To create a vertical fence, several branches are horizontally tied to the base pegs, which will serve as slats for fastening other branches that make up the “body” of the fence. The branches used directly for weaving are placed vertically, with their thick side resting on the ground. They need to braid horizontal strips. They need to be tied at the top using wire or rope.

If natural materials I couldn’t find one for the fence, use PVC pipes. Make a base, drive stakes into the ground to the length indicated above. You need to start braiding the stakes with tubes from the bottom. To make a wicker fence look really colorful, you can plant sunflowers next to it. This is traditional design technique. In urban conditions, even plastic flowers will not cause confusion, and you will not have to take care of them.

The wattle fence will also look good in combination with wild and garden flowers. It is no coincidence that it is chosen for the garden as an alternative to the border around the flower bed, creating decorative fences of amazing beauty.

In addition, wattle can be an excellent support for beautiful bindweed. And if next to such a fence you build a roughly put together bench from lumps and boards, such a neighborhood will turn out to be very picturesque. You can hang old cracked bottles, or even old shoes, on fence stakes original look, giving the building a non-standard appearance.

A more substantial wattle fence can be created from a board. Instead of wood, you can also use MDF panels or, for example, plastic siding. But it is much better to use natural material.

You should calculate the number of boards in advance and decide on their quality. For a dacha, where guests are rarely welcomed, you can choose third-rate boards, and for a representative country house would be better suited fence made from the best lumber. These must be well-treated boards, the thickness of which is at least two centimeters.

For supports you can choose not only wood, but also metal, concrete or brick pillars. These supports should not prevent the boards of the future fence from bending.

To prevent the fence from being knocked down by a strong wind, you will have to use screws and nails.

To create such a fence, vertical supports are installed at a distance of two meters from each other, and additional posts are placed between them. For reliability supporting elements It's better to concrete it.

The most difficult thing is to install the boards horizontally, bending them around the pillars. During the construction of the fence, they need to be screwed to the supports. It is recommended to bend each subsequent board in the opposite direction to the bending direction of the previous one.

After completing the work, such a solid wattle fence is treated with varnish or an antiseptic - this way it will last a long time without losing its respectable appearance.

Care

The disadvantage of wattle fence made from natural materials is that it rots over time. Therefore, even at the stage of creating the fence, you can make a drainage layer along its entire length, which will quickly absorb water after rain. This way the fence branches will not periodically stand in a puddle. To do this, you need to dig a trench half a meter deep and fill it with sand and crushed stone.

From time to time, a wicker fence needs to be treated with antiseptic and insect repellent.

Beautiful examples

There are a lot of ways to weave from branches. They can be used not only to create original baskets, but also to build fences. All these numerous techniques are used in landscape design. A wicker fence can look very textured if you highlight each row with several layers of branches and create a checkerboard pattern on the surface of the fence. A tall fence will not only decorate the area, but also hide it from prying eyes.

There are many types of fences from the most various materials. But lately, more and more often you can notice a beautiful, eye-catching fence made of intertwined vines - Ukrainian tyn. This type of fencing is used to decorate areas near cafes and restaurants and to divide zones into garden plot or simply fencing flower beds. Tyn can be made with your own hands from a variety of materials.

This is what a classic fence looks like

Colorful and fashionable wicker fence

Elastic, long rods made from any plant material are called vines. They are preparing it early spring before the sap begins to move in the stems or in the fall, from the beginning of September until frost.

Properly prepared material is the key to beautiful and high-quality fencing

Most often, long annual branches of willow, hazel or willow shrubs are used. Best time to go to harvest material, it’s an early sunny morning. Cut the vine diagonally with a sharp knife, trying to keep the cuts smooth and even. When cutting the branches of a bush, they try to leave 3-4 leaves from the ground. This way, the bush will recover faster.

Having cleared the branches of leaves, it is advisable to give them a neater appearance by removing the bark. This is done with a simple tool in the form of a split cone, which is better known as a pinch.

You can make it yourself by splitting a hardwood stake at one end. The unsplit end is strengthened by tying it with strong rope or wire. The rod is inserted between two chips and pulled from edge to edge. The bark from a fresh vine is easily removed, but if it has been lying around for a while, it is better to put it in water for a while.

Wicker fence tyn using logs for posts

If the branches have been stored for a long time and have had time to dry out, it is best to steam them or soak them for a week in a large container of water. It is very important that the material is completely covered.

When the vine is ready for weaving, it is sorted by stem thickness.

Thicker rods are used at the base of the fence and at the very top. Thinner rods are woven closer to the middle. This trick allows you to build a stronger and more durable wicker fence.

Do you need a foundation for a wicker fence?

The place where it is planned to install the tyn in the future must be prepared in advance.

An example of a fence with a foundation

Typically, such a fence does not need, but more expensive options do not exclude a base made of stone or brick. Such fences are often installed in public places, for example, in the open areas of restaurants or cafes, enclosing their territory and creating unique comfort. They look quite respectable, but they also cost much more.

It is best to make a cushion of sand and gravel along the entire length for better drainage. This, of course, significantly slows down the construction process and increases the cost, but the fence will not soak in water during rains. Consequently, it will last longer.

The technology of such construction is very simple:

If you simplify the task of building a wicker fence with your own hands, you can simply level the site (in order to avoid stagnation of rain or melt water) and drive the bases into the ground to a depth of 30 cm. They must be treated with drying oil, resin or any other means that protects them from rotting .

Weaving a fence from a vine

Probably everyone has seen a finished wicker fence at least once in their life, so they have an idea of ​​its essence.

An example of a wicker fence made of vines

Weaving begins from the bottom, using thicker rods. The first rod is firmly fixed in front of the initial base with a hand from the butt side and carefully wound behind the second and so on, in strict adherence to the order.
The rod must end at the back of the next stake. With the next rod, on the contrary, weaving begins behind the stake and bends around the next stake from the front side. And in the same way - until the end of the fence.
Making such a decorative fence is not difficult, the main thing is to have patience and know some tricks:

• Each rod must begin to be intertwined from the butt, thicker side;
• You cannot leave the end of the vine in the middle between the stakes, this will make the fence look untidy;
• It is necessary to regularly compact each row of weaving with a wooden hammer for greater strength and a beautiful appearance.

When the weaving reaches the top edge, the top of the protruding stakes can be cut off or, if desired, left as is. Then you can place various decorations on them in the form of clay pots or hanging flower pot with a climbing plant.

Interesting options for wicker fences

In order to, you can use other, alternative, material options. Some may only last a few years, while others are very durable.

Reed weaving

For such a tyn, long bundles of reeds up to five centimeters thick are used. You can make this decorative fence with your own hands using the same technique as. If the reeds were dried under the influence of sunlight, the tyn will turn golden. Light green reeds can be obtained by drying them in the shade of a canopy.

PVC weaving

Now you can. Such fences are sold as a ready-made set; their price is quite high, but they will last a very long time. for a long time. PVC material It is not afraid of sudden changes in temperature, does not fade in the bright summer sun, and is easy to install with your own hands.

This is what a wicker PVC fence looks like

If the tyn is made not so much for decorative purposes, but to perform fencing functions, you can build it from veneer or thin boards. This type of fence is opaque.

In addition to its decorative functions, it will also reliably protect the area from the prying eyes of strangers.

The base for this type of fencing must be stronger, and it is installed at a distance of 1.5 meters or more, but not more than two meters.

Wicker wooden fence - good idea for country houses or. This structure gives authenticity to the house. Let's look at how to prepare material for a fence and how to assemble it.

Low, medium or high?

As a rule, wicker fences are divided into several types depending on their purpose. In how decorative element use fences small height (up to 1 meter): they fence off the paths on and.

A fence is well suited for zoning a plot into small areas. about a meter high. Thanks to such a fence, there will be no feeling of enclosed space in the garden bed, and at the same time it will emphasize the boundaries of the plots.

Large fences are used to fence the outer perimeter of the site, about two meters high. Depending on the material used, the fence can last different quantities years. So, for example, your fence made of cattail or reeds will last no more than a few years. To make it last longer, about 10 years, use willow, hazel or vine as the material for making it.

Important! If you want the fence to serve you even longer, you should treat it with an antiseptic.

How to make a decorative hedge

Preparing the base

Harvesting is best done in spring or autumn. But if you urgently need to make a fence, you can prepare branches in the summer: they you need to take even and smooth. To harvest the vines, it is recommended to use a sharp knife and cut the vines diagonally. After collecting required quantity material, the branches are tied into a bundle and dried. When dry, the branches can be stored for a long time.

Before building the fence, the branches are steamed. This procedure gives them flexibility, making the fence easier to weave. You don’t have to soar the branches, but dip their ends into a container of water. It is better to soak for two weeks. After this, it is easy to weave a hedge.

If you planned to make a fence from freshly cut branches, then you can leave the leaves. The fence support is usually made from branches. Previously the bark is removed from them, and the lower cut of the branch is treated with tar or any other type of antiseptic. This is done in order to slow down the process of rotting of the support.

Selecting branches

To build a fence you need natural materials, which do not require trips to hardware stores. In addition, such fences are much cheaper in cost.

For weaving use flexible vine, branches and other materials. Willow branches are especially often used, they are highly durable and grow everywhere, besides, do not think about the type of willow, since all types of this tree are suitable for weaving.

When cutting willow in low-lying, often flooded areas, select straight, elastic twigs that are not affected. Harvesting is usually carried out in early spring or late autumn.

Did you know? The tallest fence in the world was built in the Republic of South Africa in the 80s of the 20th century: it was intended to protect oil storage facilities from terrorist missile attacks and reached 290 meters.

After trimming, tie the material into small bundles, which are then must be dried under cover on shelves. An important point in the material procurement is right choice vine length. You can use another branch as a yardstick.

In a wicker fence, no less important is the system of supports, which are usually made from thick branches (young trees) at least four centimeters in diameter. The height of such supports should be 50 centimeters greater than the fence, since the ends of the supports are driven into. Thick pine branches, which are pointed at the bottom and driven deeper into the ground, are well suited for this.

Weaving process

The weaving process is not so complicated - rods prepared in advance need to be weave between several supports. The lowest vine must be secured by sticking the end into the ground 15 centimeters, or by screwing it with wire to a support. Then the remaining branches can simply be tied to a support or frame using wire.

The fence branch will have a thick end and a thin end, the one that was closer to the top. The branch must be laid correctly from the thick end, while the thin end is braided around the support between the branches laid earlier.

Every 4 vines laid, they must be tapped with a hammer to tighten the weave. If you use reeds or for weaving, weave bundles of 5-6 stems with wire; plant panicles should be cut off in advance.

Important! The cuts and edges of the wicker fence should be left with it inside. If you want the wattle fence to last a long time, coat it with varnish.

Fence installation

The ends that will be dug into the ground must be strengthened by treating the supports with impregnation, firing or resin. Best fit for supports. Due to the fact that it does not rot even in water, the whole of Venice was built on it.

If you plan to install a fence one meter high, bury the supports 30 centimeters into the ground; a higher fence will require greater depth. If you use small hedges in landscape design, you need to deepen their supports by at least 20 centimeters.

Should choose the correct distance between supports, which will depend on the thickness of the rods. If the branches in the fence are thick, the distance between the supports should be left at least 50 centimeters.

It is advisable to maintain the same distance between the supports throughout the entire fence; only at the edges of the fence, install the supports at a distance of 20 centimeters from each other. Sealing the edges will secure the vine during further weaving.

Did you know? In ancient times, a wicker palisade was erected as a temporary fortification around fortresses and castles under construction until stone walls were built.

A wicker fence is rather a beautiful designation of the boundaries of the site and an element landscape design than a reliable fence to protect the territory. Wattle attracts with its rustic charm and feeling of coziness, so quite often this type of fence is used in the country as a fence inside a plot or as a border for a flower bed.

Several options for installing wicker fences and fences in the country

You can make it yourself from almost any flexible materials:

Advantages and disadvantages of a wicker fence

Having decided to install a fence on your site, you need to evaluate all the pros and cons of such a fence. has the following advantages:

Wicker fence also has disadvantages:

• Short service life and instability to natural factors. Wattle made from vine, hazel or willow will last no more than 10 years;
• The fence is considered an insufficiently strong structure, unable to protect the site from uninvited guests. Although a two-meter fence made of tightly woven branches with a diameter of more than 2 cm is quite difficult to overcome;
• Complex restoration work. If one fragment of the fence is damaged, it can only be removed and replaced with full analysis sections;
• Fire hazard. A wattle fence is flammable;
• Such a fence looks organic only in the country house and near cottages in a rustic style.

Types of wicker fencing

Types of fence depending on height

Wicker fences according to weaving method

By installation method

• Mounting on . When the rod runs out, a new one is taken and weaving continues; the ends of the branches are secured with wire. If used, the strength and durability of a wicker fence increases significantly;
• Installation of fence in sections. Pre-woven fabrics are located between the support pillars. Such sections are easier to restore or completely replace if damaged.

Preparation and processing of material for a wicker fence

You can make a wicker fence from any pliable rods. The traditional material for weaving is willow. This is the strongest material with excellent flexibility, which is also quite common. For weaving you need rods at least one and a half meters long.

It is best to harvest willow branches in the spring before sap flow begins. late summer or autumn. The rods are selected as even as possible and of the same thickness.

These can be young one-year-old shoots, which are used for weaving in bunches, or branches 2-3 cm thick for a high fence. For medium and small hedges, shoots with a diameter of 1-2 cm are cut. The branches for the fence are cut with an oblique cut; they can be used freshly cut or prepared for future use and dried. Dry branches are steamed before installation.

Preparation of material

Living and non-living method of weaving a willow fence

There are a lot of weaving methods, and the first thing you need to decide is which type of fence is preferable for a particular area: its height and weaving technology. There are two types of willow wattle: living and non-living.

Living wattle fence

The peculiarity of a living wicker fence is that the hedge gradually begins to grow and forms a fairly strong fabric. Caring for the fence is simple: growing branches are trimmed or given a new direction. Although such a fence will protect the territory no more than a picket fence, over the years the living fence does not deteriorate and only becomes stronger.

An example of constructing and growing a living wicker fence

Making such a fence is not difficult. Let's take a look at a master class on vertical arrangement of a living wicker fence with your own hands:

The resulting net of twigs will soon turn into an unusual hedge. Such a fence does not need protective painting and impregnation, in contrast to non-living wattle fence.

The technology of weaving a vine fence has remained unchanged since ancient times, when this type of fence was the most common type of fencing. Today, the wattle fence is used more as an element of landscape design, characterizing the national Slavic flavor.

How to choose and prepare material for weaving? What technology should you follow when creating a fence? Let us dwell on these and other aspects of fence manufacturing in more detail.

Features of wicker homemade fences

Wicker fence - interesting option fencing the front garden or zoning the area inside the personal space. The fence fabric is made from various available materials. It could be hazel, willow branches, willow or vine. A decorative hedge is a component of landscape design and gives the garden a special color.

1. The main advantages of a wicker fence or other wickerwork models include:
2. High decorative and aesthetic qualities. Combining fences from different materials or different methods weaving, you will be able to create an original design.
3. Ease of manufacture. Weaving technology does not cause any difficulties. The main thing is to properly prepare the rods and adhere to the chosen pattern.
4. Environmental friendliness of the mini-building. Thanks to natural components, the fence looks organically in the garden, near the gazebo, in the flowerbed, etc.
5. Affordable price. If you stock up the rods yourself and do all the work, the fence will turn out to be very cheap. Possible costs: consumables and purchasing missing tools.

Despite the strong arguments in favor of a wicker fence, skeptics also note some disadvantages of such a fence:

1. Wicker, even made from durable materials, is not a complete protection of the site from intruders. Therefore, a fence made of twigs is installed mainly for the purpose of zoning personal plot from the inside.
2. Limited service life and susceptibility to adverse weather conditions. With strong weaving, the service life of the fence will be no more than 7 years.
3. Fire hazard of the fence.
4. Difficulty in restoring the damaged area. If one or two rods break, the fence will have to be partially unraveled and re-woven.

Types of wicker fencing

All options for wicker fences are classified according to the main parameters:

• material of manufacture;
• size of the finished product;
• weaving method.

Material of manufacture.“Braids” are made from reeds, cattails, hazel and willow. Fences made of vines are especially popular. More durable models are made of veneer and boards - this type of fabric forms a dense panel with a minimum number of gaps.

In cottage and holiday villages, PVC fences are becoming more and more common. Plastic fences less demanding to weather conditions, however, they are inferior in attractiveness to their counterparts made from natural materials.

Dimensions of wicker fence. All fences are divided into three types according to height:

1. Low products up to 1 m are suitable for fencing flower beds, garden paths and children's playgrounds.
2. Medium fences 1-1.5 m high visually divide the space into different functional areas. For example, the pool area can be fenced off from the rest of the yard.
3. High fences - more than 1.5 m. Such fences are installed along the perimeter of the site, acting as a full-fledged fence.

Weaving methods. When arranging a site, the following methods are most often used:

1. Vertical weaving - the rods rest on the ground. If you use vine shoots, then over time a hedge with green leaves will form.
2. Horizontal weaving is one of the easiest options. Flexible rods are laid along the ground between the installed supports.
3. Inclined method - the branches of the canvas are fixed to each other diagonally. Such a fence looks very interesting and does not overload the space at all. Slanted weaving is recommended for small shaded areas.
4. Chess method - horizontal rods are placed in groups. The product is difficult to manufacture and will require additional fixation with self-tapping screws. It is better to entrust the creation of a checkerboard braid to experienced craftsmen.

When choosing a material to create a fence, you need to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each of them.

Willow has good strength and flexibility. For the construction of a fence Any will do type of "weeping" tree. With the help of willow, you can create a hedge using the young shoots of the tree. The buds on the branches develop quickly, and the fence becomes overgrown with leaves.

Cattails and reeds are available and easy to process. However, the material is short-lived due to low strength. Reed thickets can be used in the construction of low fences intended for zonal delimitation of space. The main disadvantage of reeds is that they are highly flammable. IN hot weather A carelessly thrown cigarette can cause a fire.

Hazel wattle will last up to 10 years. The material is harvested in early spring, when the buds on the branches have not yet ripened.

We weave a fence with our own hands: horizontal design

Selection and preparation of vines for the fence

The following vine varieties are best suited for work:

1. Beloloz - willow grows on moist soil, is distinguished by greenish or yellow shoots. At heat treatment the vine twigs become bronze in color.
2. Hemp willow - greenish-brown branches are very flexible. To build a fence, three-year-old shoots must be used.
3. Goat willow - best option for weaving fences. The main advantage of the material is its smooth bark.

Important! It is not advisable to use a talnik for a “braider”. The shoots of red-flowered willow have a small core, so the fence will turn out to be shabby.

If the rods are used uncleaned, then harvesting can be done all year round. If you plan to remove the bark, then cut off the shoots in October-November with the onset of the first frost. At this time, the buds hide inside and the rods become smoother. Starting from January, it is not recommended to cut off the rods - they become sticky.

There is a simple way to choose a vine for a fence. Bend the cut branch at its thickest point. If the shoot is not cracked and has withstood a 180° bend, then the vine bush is suitable for work.

Rules for cutting rods:

• Shoots 2-4 cm thick are suitable for weaving.
• The cut must be made with sharp pruning shears at an angle of 60°.

Harvesting the vine:

1. Remove the bark from the shoots.
2. It is advisable to boil twigs cut in autumn or winter for five minutes. There is no need to remove the bark.
3. The temperature regime for storing workpieces is above 0°C, but not more than +35°C. Optimal place- dry insulated attic.

Immediately before weaving, the “spring” vine must be taken out and dried in the sun for three to four days. Shoots that have overwintered in the attic must be soaked to restore flexibility to the material.

Development of a drawing of a wicker fence

Before you start working, you need to decide on the weaving pattern. The drawing must show the length and height of one canvas, the number of racks and the distance between the supports.

Typical drawings of a wicker fence are shown below.

Preparation of materials and marking of the site

To work, in addition to the prepared rods, you will need the following tools and materials:

• support pillars - wooden stakes are suitable, metal pipes or rods;
• hand drill for mounting racks;
• garden pruner;
• wire for forming fence stiffening ribs;
• pliers;
• mallet;
• antiseptic for wood processing.

Clear the area for installation of the fence from excess branches and debris. Level the surface and mark places for installing support pillars.

Installation of support posts

Drive metal stakes at equal distances from each other, the depth is about 50 cm. If wooden supports are installed, then drainage must be made under them - fill the holes with sand. Bottom ends wooden racks must be treated with an antiseptic before installation.

The stakes must support the weight of the finished fence panel. The thicker the rods are used and the higher the building is, the wider and stronger the supports should be.

Weaving fabric from twigs

Sequence of actions:

Advice. If the vines are laid in bunches, rather than one shoot in a row, the hedge will be more fundamental and reliable.

How to weave a fence correctly: video

Instructions for weaving a vertical fence

Vertical weaving uses thick twigs and branches. The work is performed using the following technology:

1. Install supporting vertical posts.
2. Tie or nail horizontal branches to the stakes. Optimal distance between bars - 25 cm.
3. The vine is successively stuck into the ground, intertwined with horizontal rods and cut at the top.

Willow twigs take root easily and by next spring the fence will be green. After two years, the hedge will grow, become denser and stronger. Hedge requires care. Overgrown branches must be cut and shaped correct form wattles.

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The rustic style will be complemented by the corresponding paraphernalia: clay pots, jugs, figurines of domestic animals.

Wicker baskets that act as flower beds look beautiful next to the hedge.

They are often planted next to vine products. hanging plants. Petunias and other flowers grow and wrap around the fences, forming a picturesque hedge.

Complement the landscape composition with a fence wooden barrels, carts and other elements from village life.