Today, I tackled a little DIY garden project that I’m pretty stoked about. If you’ve got peonies like I do, you know how precious they are. So, to give them a bit of protection and add a charming touch to the garden, I decided to create a natural border or low fence around my peony bed. And guess what inspired me? My freshly pruned grapevines! 🍇
Here’s the lowdown on how I did it:
1️⃣ Materials: I grabbed some short pieces of rebar I had lying around from a past project. They’re about 6-8 inches apart in the ground. If rebar’s not your style or you don’t have any on hand, sticks or wooden stakes could work just as well.
2️⃣ Weaving Magic: Next up, I took the grapevine cuttings and started weaving them in and out of the rebar stakes. It’s a bit like basket weaving, just on a garden scale. If you don’t have grapevines, I bet green tree limbs or any flexible branches would do the trick too. There is no great art to it, just jump in!
3️⃣ Finishing Touches: Tuck in any offshoots or extra pieces of vine, I just poked into the fencing here and there to add to the look and fill in any gaps.
And voila! I ended up with this beautifully rustic, natural fence around my peonies. It’s not only practical—keeping my dogs and other critters at bay—but it also looks amazing.
I love using natural elements in the garden wherever I can. It feels like a little nod to the beauty of the outdoors and makes our garden spaces blend seamlessly with nature. Plus, it’s a great way to recycle and repurpose materials.
So, if you’re looking to add a little character to your garden or just need a low barrier, why not give this a shot? Dig out a spot this weekend and get to building your own natural garden fence. Happy gardening, friends!
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