How to make a fedge       4+ feet high . Available in varied lengths   ( 10 willow rods per meter /plus 1 extra for  each end. ) What you need willow rods 6 foot. Ground  cover  and  securing pegs ( see our accessories page) Tape  measure to mark out where the willow rods are to be planted. Ties to secure the fedge. This Instruction leaflet. A length of steel wire 2mm to run the length of the fedge to secure to  6 foot wooden stakes spaced ever 12 feet.( This will ensure the fedge remains securely in place. ) You  will  also require   a pair of gloves secateurs club hammer or sledge hammer watering can solid  metal  dibber rod ( about 1or 2cm wide and over 50 cm high)  The metal  dibber rod is  for making holes in the ground,  it can be purchased from our on line shop ,under accessories . Step One .    Preparing   the site. The perfect site would be a moist area of ground in full sun. However, willow is very adaptable and will thrive almost  anywhere. But during the first few months  make sure the ground does not dry out. Lay the ground cover down where you intend to place your fedge .The centre of the ground cover is where the willow rods will be planted. The ground cover acts as a weed suppressant and retains the moisture,  once the fedge is thriving the ground cover can be removed. Peg down the groundcover every metre and for neatness fold under the frayed ends before pegging. A 6 foot stake can be hammered  a foot into the ground  positioned at the end of the groundcover to help strengthen the structure when wired  .It is recommended for long fedges  a stake be positioned at 12 foot  intervals. Secure the steel wire to the wooden stake four feet from the ground with a tack or nail bent over, run the wire along and secure  to the next wooden stake at the same height repeat until you reach the end stake. Step Two.     Making the  planting holes for the willow rods at the  start and finish of the fedge. Your first  two  hole should be approx . 30cm in from the end of the groundcover and half way  along the width .  About 5 cm /2 inches apart .Hammer the metal dibber  about 30cm or 12 inches straight down  through the groundcover then wriggle to ensure it will retract  easily later , then hammer a further  10cm /4inches ,the rod will be approx 40cm /16inches into the ground ,wriggle and then  pull out. Depending on the ground this may be tricky to pull up ,  the  wetter the ground  the easier it will be . Take the tape measure and mark out where  the rods should be placed, 10cm apart along the length of the fedge.                                        Step Three.    Placing the willow rods into the holes may   be done as you  go along making the individual  holes or if the fedge is not too long, this may be done at the end of the hole making  process .Place both hands  spaced  apart on the rod  near the base ,then pushing downwards, force the rod into the hole. Water in the rods. Step Four.    Weaving  your fedge . Start from one end and leave yours two strengthening end rods upright. Cross over the following two rods and tie together a foot from  the ground then crossover the next two tie in and repeat this along the entire length. It is well worth checking all of the crossover weaving is  at a consistent height  along the length of the fedge . Then working from the centre of the fedge establish the position  of the rods and secure with ties the next row of crossovers and the top rows leaving the  weaving on the ends until last.   Step Five.     Finally, weaving the ends, where a few rods will crossover beyond the end of the  fedge rods  are bent carefully 180 degrees around the end uprights  at a forty five degree angle upwards and tie in the rod  at the same height as the other rows.  Do this with all of the left over ends.