Hedgelaying

You spend thousands on fences that rot, rust, and eventually fall apart.

But centuries ago, farmers grew boundaries that actually healed themselves.

Meet the forgotten heritage of Hedgelaying.

Instead of cutting down trees for dead wood, our ancestors partially sliced the living trunks.

They bent and tightly wove the still-living branches together to form a solid, living wall.

As the trees continued to grow, the boundary locked into an impenetrable fortress.

This traditional utility naturally stops heavy livestock and outlasts stone walls, maintaining its vital strength for generations.

Save this post to learn the timeless skill of weaving living fences.