I’m cutting willow to dry for basket making and decided to make some low fences with some of the thick pieces.
Cut short, stout pieces at an angle then peel the bark away. If the willow is put in the ground with the bark on it will sprout! Put the upright pieces in about every foot. Closer than this and it can be hard to weave, farther and the weave may be too loose.
Weave long pieces over and under alternating with the thicker end first on one side then on the other. No need to peel these pieces unless you want a lighter colored fence.
This is a quick and easy barrier that will last several seasons. It does take a fair amount of willow though! It can also be made with sticks but it doesn’t look as even.
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