How To Make A Willow Arbour

Living structures can be very interesting and I've seen some really good examples in gardens that are open to the public. They are mostly made from willow which can be woven into many shapes or to form a living boundary fence. The reason they are called living is because some of the stems used to create the structure root in the soil and grow to form new shoots. This does mean that annual trimming is needed to maintain the shape, but at the same time it adds interest to the garden. Creating a living structure is very simple to do and all you need is a few pruning tools and a bundle of willow sticks in various thicknesses. In my garden I'm making a small living arbour that will create a sheltered area where I can sit and admire the garden. If done now the willow sticks will root and the new growth woven in to the existing framework.

Category:

News & Politics

Tags:

• garden
• gardens
• gardening
• gardener
• gardennews
• gardenanswers
• willow
• arbour
• gardening tips
• how to garden
• Practical Tips

[chelojelo]

@mgouldy6

What?

[mgouldy6]

@chelojelo sad bastard

[blowinbamboo]

thanks for posting.. any tips on making a living willow chair??

[whistlerwitch]

thank you! This was great. Great simple explanation as oppose to long winded :  ) But it did sound windy and stormy out there. I can't wait to try it this winter.

[paperfountain]

thank you for sharing this with us, your explination was very clear and straight forward and friendly and i am so excited to try this myself. thank you very much.

[chelojelo]

sound isn't loud enough

[NancyToday]

I love working with willow! Alders are good too!

[bunnichello]

you can only do this in jan/feb, when the leaves are not on the 'rods'. google english hurdle, they will send you what you want. most willow comes from the somerset area...you can also use cornus rods

[cotswoldshepard]

thank you soooooooo much. where does one get willow. just grand so good to learn.......

[maryvondorster]

great topic--would like to see more about this, but technical problems--focus and sound need work!