Collect long, flexible branches or twigs. Willow and hazel are preferred for their flexibility and strength.
Cut the branches into uniform lengths, considering the height and circumference of your bed.
4. Installing Stakes
Cut the stakes to the desired length (height of the bed plus 2 feet).
Hammer the stakes into the ground at regular intervals around the perimeter of the marked area, leaving about 2 feet of stake protruding above ground.
5. Weaving the Wattle
Start at one corner, weaving the flexible branches horizontally between the stakes. Alternate the side each branch starts on to create a sturdy interlocking structure.
Gently bend the branches as needed and weave them tightly.
Trim excess lengths with pruning shears.
6. Building Up the Walls
Continue adding layers of woven branches until the desired height is reached.
Ensure each layer is tightly interwoven for stability.
7. Securing the Top
Tuck the ends of the final layer of branches into the weave to secure them.
Optionally, add a more rigid border on top for a neater finish.
8. Filling with Soil
Mix garden soil with compost to provide a nutrient-rich environment for plants.
Fill the wattle raised bed with the soil-compost mixture.
9. Planting
Choose plants suitable for the size of the bed and the available sunlight.
Plant your seeds or seedlings as per their specific requirements.
Regularly water your plants, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged.
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