Wattle Fence

Normally, when I cut the forsythias back in the spring, I just throw the trimmings over the bank.

This year, I decided to try something a little different. 

I have been growing salvia in this spot next to the house for a few years now.  By mid summer they are usually tall and spreading out over the path.  So then I take a section of a cattle panel to hold them back.  As a replacement for the metal cattle panel, I am trying a wattle fence.  

They are very popular on the British gardening shows that I watch.  I started with pressing the vertical supports into the ground.  

Then just weaved more switches back and forth through the supports.  

I then cut off the verticals shorter and bent them over to make the arches.  I think Kit Kat approves.  

We will see how well it holds up the salvia this summer.