Make wicker fence yourself from willow

Preparation and procurement of materials

Where can I find pasture rods?

Is there a willow in your own garden? Perfect, just cut off a few shoots here to get the necessary material. Otherwise, you will find willows on almost every roadside. However, it is more advisable to use trees that grow in natural areas. They are less polluted. However, you can only cut branches from October to February. Alternatively, of course, the Internet or specialist retailers also offer a large selection.

Which willow species are particularly suitable?

For a wicker fence made of willow, the species

• Purple Willow
• and wicker

particularly proven.

What do I need to consider before braiding?

The age of the shoots plays a decisive role. Young twigs still sprout in braided form. Older branches are more robust, but also require more strength when braiding. Be sure to soak your rods in water for a few days to make them elastic.

Braid the electric fence yourself

needed tools

• a pair of secateurs
• stable wooden posts
• a hammer

instructions

1. remove branches from the rods
2. sharpen the stakes at one end for easier driving into the ground
3. insert the stakes into the ground at the desired spacing
4. Now braid the flexible willow branches around the stakes
5. alternately pull the rods in front of and behind the pole
6. vary the order depending on the pattern you want
7. push your braid tight every now and then
8. cut off the protruding ends of the rod