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Weaving a fence

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Posted by bernadette_gourder 5 (My Page) on
Sat, Feb 28, 09 at 20:39

Hello!

I am interested in making a woven/wattle fence out of small trees or saplings but am uncertain about this fence's durability and lifetime. Here are my questions:

Can anyone tell me if a fence like this would stand up to the weather for years to come?

Since this fence will be used as a barrier between my garden and deer, what do you think about its durability and steadfastness?

What type of wood should I use?

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RE: Weaving a fence

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You don't say where you are or what kinds of trees might be available to you, so....I will say red cedar or locust or something similar would do for the posts. Usually for a wattle fence the post were just sharpened and driven in. The "weavers" or horizontal pieces could be of a less-durable species, except perhaps a few closer to the ground. A wattle fence less than 8 ft high would not keep out any deer, and that would not be deer-proof, just a bit discouraging to them. Good luck.

  
 

 

 


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