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Old 06-12-2009, 08:23 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Living willow structures.


"Rusty Hinge" wrote in message
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mark wrote:
Making arches and gazebos etc., by simply poking a large long cutting
into the ground.
I would like to try this having seen some examples recently.

I would appreciate some basic pointers if anyone has experience of this,
time of year, does it work with any willow etc?


Basically, yes.

However...

In dry conditions a willow can (or so I'm told) send roots a quarter of a
mile or so until they find water.

Then, usually, they break into a drain and block it up.

So, be careful.

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Rusty


Hi Rusty.

Welcome back to the fold.

mark