How to do a "living fence"?
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Karen
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I have seen a newspaper article of what is called a living fend. It wasbuilt by a immigrant from Africa and he said he wanted to build a fence like they had back home. It was made with wire and packed with dirt and tree branches were inserted all over it and then watered regularly. It eventually became a large greenery fence. it was beautiful. I would like to know if anyone knows how to go about this?
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I've seen it done around AZ with ocotillo trimmings. They make a fence out of it, and water the bottoms. Over time, they grow roots and live!
I have seen something like that only once and thought it was cool. Coming up with the structure itself would not be that hard, I am just not sure what plants to use. Something vining would look great but probably only for spring, summer and fall. I would sink 2 sets of staggered fence posts about 6" apart, then run screening or mesh to hold the soil in and insert plants. Here is an article with another varation of this idea. Certainly something to think about. I like the idea for sure. ❤
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/12/141202-bomas-lions-africa-animals-science-living-walls/
Never heard of a living fence and obviously never seen one. However, knowing how Ivy grows on anything, might be an option for your greenery. I have it on a wall and short of digging way down in the ground to get rid of the root source, it will continue to grow and renew itself.
what a beautiful idea, i can't wait to see how yours comes out! I think this will help!
My mom built a living fence with willow cuttings. Check out youtube for tutorials.