Hi there! Thank you so much ... I very much enjoy arranging rocks and utilizing them throughout our gardens. We have several rock walls on our property that provide an almost unlimited source. ☺️ ~Rochelle
Fantastic looking. It will be beautiful in summer with peas growing through it. BTW the "posts" are sails, and the "wattle" are wefts. In ye olde Emglish😊
Hi there! Thank you - I agree, I adore the look of vining plants along a fence line ❤️ Sails and wefts, how funny! Thank you for the insight 😁 ~Rochelle
Excellent work! It's an ancient art, and nice to see it being incorporated into such a lovely home. Also a good excuse to plant stuff and start coppicing or pollarding trees that make good stock for future projects. A few Salix purpurea, for example, would provide plenty of whips for repairs to the fence over the years, and lovely baskets in between times! 😃
Hi there! Oh what a lovely idea 🩷 The nice thing about wattle fences is that each one is so unique and a perfect compliment for any area. Thank you so much! ~🌿Rochelle
Thank you Lori! Our family likes to hold onto the heart shaped rocks that we find. It gives that nice little accent to a project like this. Best of luck on the fence build, I am sure it will be beautiful when its all done.
Yes, for me it is amazing for inspiration and motivation. It looks so harmoniuos, simple and it is from nature...human nature also ❤❤❤ Thank you so much and all the best to you all❤❤❤
@awildapproach Hi there! Thank you, I'm glad you found it helpful! There is certainly something about the simple, unique and rustic look that makes my heart smile 😊 ~🌿🩷 Rochelle
@GardenMyselfHappy hi there! Thank you! These are the hinges we used, they've held up well 😊 Akatva T Hinge Set - 4 Piece Gate Hinges for Wooden Fences Heavy Duty - Barn Hinges for Doors - Black Hinges - Hinges for Shed Door - Door Hinges Black Matte - Hinges Outdoor - Fence Strap Hinge Set a.co/d/j3mGZ8d ~🩷 Rochelle
Hi there!! Definitely doable, albeit time-consuming 😆 One of the nice aspects is that you can work on it on your own time frame, little by little. ❤️🌿 Rochelle
Good job! See you have some slightly angled spars at top of the gate ….some diagonals from base by hinge to top by latch (i.e in compression) would make gate much stronger and stop it drooping.
Thank you! Ah, in agreement with you there - excellent suggestion. We plan to make another gate at the opposite end of the fence out of an old cedar tree. These tweaks will come in handy! 🌿 - Rochelle
Hi there! Most of them I weaved green. I did use some older branches and, being new to making a wattle fence, did not soak them and those were most definitely difficult to work with.
Thank you! We spaced them approximately 4-5 ft apart. We found the hinges and latch on Amazon: Akatva T Hinge Set - 4 Piece Gate Hinges for Wooden Fences Heavy Duty - Barn Hinges for Doors - Black Hinges - Hinges for Shed Door - Door Hinges Black Matte - Hinges Outdoor - Fence Strap Hinge Set a.co/d/3gsF3b4 Iron Valley - 6.5" Lockable Gate Bar Latch - Cast Iron a.co/d/2zv5A9X
I think I will give it a try. I have a lot of sumac trees and they multiply like crazy. They will make the good steaks. Their branches do not make good waddle because they shrivel up. They kind of weird the ones with the leaves on them.
Go for it! I can't vouch for the sumac as we don't have those on our property, we have mostly pines which ended up being good for the stakes and the waddle parts.
Hi there! We used quite the random assortment - all of which were taken from our back woods. We focused on cutting down younger trees that would not have thrived due to competing with larger evergreens. Some were even taken from brush and bushes as well, such as honeysuckle. Hope this helps! 💛-Rochelle
Hi there! For me, working with fresh limbs was much easier. I did use some older branches and they were much more difficult to use. They worked out just fine but required much more "oomph" to wattle them in 😆
@@julielail5721 that's a creative idea! I'd say it's worth trying, so long as it doesn't interfere with your ability to work within the area that is fenced off. 🌿🩷 ~Rochelle
@kristyclonts2799 Hi there, good question. So I am a homeschooling mom and stay at home raising our 2 boys. I worked on this project when I had time to do so, slowly over the course of 2ish-4ish weeks (I cant quite remember the exact number of weeks but it was within that time frame), maybe a few hours at a time. I would often work during the evening hours when all other chores were done. The amount of time it would take for someone with a standard 40 hr/week job would be dependent on the size of their project and how easily they can access the branches and wood needed for the project. ~🌿Rochelle
I love the look of the wattle fence with the stones below❣ Amazing 👍
Hi there! Thank you so much ... I very much enjoy arranging rocks and utilizing them throughout our gardens. We have several rock walls on our property that provide an almost unlimited source. ☺️ ~Rochelle
Fantastic looking. It will be beautiful in summer with peas growing through it. BTW the "posts" are sails, and the "wattle" are wefts. In ye olde Emglish😊
Hi there! Thank you - I agree, I adore the look of vining plants along a fence line ❤️ Sails and wefts, how funny! Thank you for the insight 😁 ~Rochelle
Excellent work! It's an ancient art, and nice to see it being incorporated into such a lovely home. Also a good excuse to plant stuff and start coppicing or pollarding trees that make good stock for future projects. A few Salix purpurea, for example, would provide plenty of whips for repairs to the fence over the years, and lovely baskets in between times! 😃
Thank you for those kind words! I love the suggestions, too - how brilliant! ❤️ ~Rochelle
Wow! I want something unique for the family cemetery that's natural... This might just work... Thanks ❤❤❤❤❤
Great job Lady!
Hi there! Oh what a lovely idea 🩷 The nice thing about wattle fences is that each one is so unique and a perfect compliment for any area. Thank you so much! ~🌿Rochelle
One of your best videos so far. Good work Joe and Rochelle.
Heart rock at 4:07 middle! Beautiful fence. I started one today.
Thank you Lori! Our family likes to hold onto the heart shaped rocks that we find. It gives that nice little accent to a project like this. Best of luck on the fence build, I am sure it will be beautiful when its all done.
This is really inspiring and beautiful. Thank you for this idea!
Hi there! Thank you so much - I am so glad you found this helpful!! 💗 🌿 ~Rochelle
It came out beautifully! You did a great job.
Thank you so much Lynn!! It is certainly a labor of love! 🤗💗🌿
Awesome.....just what I am looking for!
I'm so glad you found this helpful! 🥰
~ Rochelle
Wow! I'm impressed.
Thank you! ❤️
Came out nice!
Thank you so much! ❤️ ~ Rochelle
excellent video, clear, concise, no waffle, much appreciated :-)
Hi there! And thank you! So glad you enjoyed the video! ☺️🌿Rochelle
Yes, for me it is amazing for inspiration and motivation.
It looks so harmoniuos, simple and it is from nature...human nature also ❤❤❤
Thank you so much and all the best to you all❤❤❤
Thank you for the kind comments ❤️ I agree, there is such beauty in the simple and the natural. 🌿-Rochelle
It's beautiful! Thanks for sharing your tips and tricks for creating this. I've always loved the look of these types of fences.
@awildapproach Hi there! Thank you, I'm glad you found it helpful! There is certainly something about the simple, unique and rustic look that makes my heart smile 😊 ~🌿🩷 Rochelle
That’s ingenious! I love it! I certainly have plenty of material to use. Thank you!
@@patriciasummers8881 hi there! You're most welcome - I'm so glad this inspired you! 🌿🩷 ~Rochelle
BEAUTIFUL!
Thank you!
Looks fantastic and suitably rustic. Can I ask what you used to hinge the gate? Thanks
@GardenMyselfHappy hi there! Thank you! These are the hinges we used, they've held up well 😊
Akatva T Hinge Set - 4 Piece Gate Hinges for Wooden Fences Heavy Duty - Barn Hinges for Doors - Black Hinges - Hinges for Shed Door - Door Hinges Black Matte - Hinges Outdoor - Fence Strap Hinge Set a.co/d/j3mGZ8d
~🩷 Rochelle
Looks great. Hello from Australia !!
Hi there!! Thank you so much, and welcome! We love that we have viewers from all over the world - so cool! ❤️🌿~ Rochelle
That is stunning. Nice job!!
Thank you so much!! 💗
It looks great! What a lovely place! ❤️
Hi there! Thank you so much! A labor of love I always say 😉🩷
You've done an excellent job on this wattle fence, really love it. I've been making these for years but never had one this long!
Hi there! Thank you so much! It sure is an unique craft and find myself looking for ways to make more of them 😆🌿 ~Rochelle
Beautiful.
Thank you! ❤️🌿
Well done!
Thank you!! ❤️
Beautiful, thanks ❤
Tres nice!
Thank you! 💗
Just gorgeous!
Well thank you so much! ❤️ ~ Rochelle
Awesome! We are gonna do this too..good job!❤
@@Runswithwolves6323 oh lovely! Enjoy the process! ~🌿🩷 Rochelle
@@SproutingPathsHomestead thank you.🙂
Thanks for making it look so easy! (Well, at least doable.)
Hi there!! Definitely doable, albeit time-consuming 😆 One of the nice aspects is that you can work on it on your own time frame, little by little. ❤️🌿 Rochelle
good job! it looks amazing!
Thank you so much!! 🩷
Thank you for good advice
@@kamila3362 Hi there! You're most welcome! 🌿~Rochelle
Thank you very usefull!! ❤
So glad you found it helpful! 🌿🩷 - Rochelle
I like the idea, great help in my end. I just need to gather many branches since some of our bananas have been stolen.
Hi there! Oh dear 🫤 I'm glad you found our video useful and hopefully this concept is able to help you protect your tree! 🩷🌿-Rochelle
Good job! See you have some slightly angled spars at top of the gate ….some diagonals from base by hinge to top by latch (i.e in compression) would make gate much stronger and stop it drooping.
Thank you! Ah, in agreement with you there - excellent suggestion. We plan to make another gate at the opposite end of the fence out of an old cedar tree. These tweaks will come in handy! 🌿 - Rochelle
Wattles! Thanks
@@albertomagdua7109 you're welcome! 🌿~Rochelle
looks good
Thank you! 💗
👏 👏 👏
Did you weave with them green or did you dry and then soak later?
Hi there! Most of them I weaved green. I did use some older branches and, being new to making a wattle fence, did not soak them and those were most definitely difficult to work with.
Great video! How far apart did you space the stakes and what did you do for a gate latch?
Thank you! We spaced them approximately 4-5 ft apart. We found the hinges and latch on Amazon:
Akatva T Hinge Set - 4 Piece Gate Hinges for Wooden Fences Heavy Duty - Barn Hinges for Doors - Black Hinges - Hinges for Shed Door - Door Hinges Black Matte - Hinges Outdoor - Fence Strap Hinge Set a.co/d/3gsF3b4
Iron Valley - 6.5" Lockable Gate Bar Latch - Cast Iron a.co/d/2zv5A9X
@@SproutingPathsHomestead Thanks! Pretty🙂
I think I will give it a try. I have a lot of sumac trees and they multiply like crazy. They will make the good steaks. Their branches do not make good waddle because they shrivel up. They kind of weird the ones with the leaves on them.
Go for it! I can't vouch for the sumac as we don't have those on our property, we have mostly pines which ended up being good for the stakes and the waddle parts.
I missed it, did you buy the posts or make them?
Hi there! We made them using slightly larger/sturdier branches and trunks 😊🌿- Rochelle
What wood is it woven from? Can it be from a fig? Thanks for your reply.
Hi there! We used quite the random assortment - all of which were taken from our back woods. We focused on cutting down younger trees that would not have thrived due to competing with larger evergreens. Some were even taken from brush and bushes as well, such as honeysuckle. Hope this helps! 💛-Rochelle
Do the limbs have to be alive? Can they be dead or won't that work?
Hi there! For me, working with fresh limbs was much easier. I did use some older branches and they were much more difficult to use. They worked out just fine but required much more "oomph" to wattle them in 😆
I wonder if weaving some thorn vines into the bottom few inches would deter dogs
@@julielail5721 that's a creative idea! I'd say it's worth trying, so long as it doesn't interfere with your ability to work within the area that is fenced off. 🌿🩷 ~Rochelle
I thought you were going to show how you built it....?
If you skip a little into the video about 30 seconds into the video it should explain what your looking for. Hope This helps!!
Did you ever look up the history of this type of fence?
Hi! I have not; I just kind of jumped right into it. I'm sure there is plenty of history behind it though. 😊 🌿~Rochelle
The couple of weeks was ..?? How many hours .?
Like if I have a 40 hr week job .. is this your ONLY JOB for 2 weeks ...?
@kristyclonts2799 Hi there, good question. So I am a homeschooling mom and stay at home raising our 2 boys. I worked on this project when I had time to do so, slowly over the course of 2ish-4ish weeks (I cant quite remember the exact number of weeks but it was within that time frame), maybe a few hours at a time. I would often work during the evening hours when all other chores were done. The amount of time it would take for someone with a standard 40 hr/week job would be dependent on the size of their project and how easily they can access the branches and wood needed for the project. ~🌿Rochelle