We build a fence of woven rods and branches

Since time immemorial, every owner has tried to fence off his land. At least in order to protect him from the herd of cattle. On the lands of the Slavs for this each peasant had to build a simple wooden fence - a fence of woven rods and branches. On the Don land, such a structure was called Tyn, on the land of Ukrainian - Parkan.

The striving of many inhabitants of small country estates to an unjustified luxury in the form of neatly trimmed green fences looks a bit strange . There is no doubt that the fence made of tuya, for example, is well-groomed and beautiful. But in those parts where such barriers were peculiar to landlords and rich people, who were finally taken out on the pitchfork, such luxuries seem superfluous. Even in practical terms, there is no point. Because a hedge (shrubs or trees - it does not matter) requires regular maintenance. It's still a pleasure. In addition, the fertile land for them is given considerable. And this is where every piece of earth is worth its weight in gold - a form of crime!

Parkan is a different matter: it is created almost from the materials that are available, it fully corresponds functionally. It not only frightens off animals, but also delights people; And if someone climbs through the parkan, then such a guest can be immediately treated with a stake, pulled out of the park.

On the hedge of woven rods and branches walnut (the best option), willow, willow, vine will do. The parkan is the sharpened stems of the thick end as a base and twigs that are braided between them. Each stake is 1.5-2 m in length and 3-5 cm in diameter. The diameter of the rod naturally decreases from the lump to the top, and it must be at least 2 m in length and not more than 4.5 m. If you are advised to sand bars from the bark - Look at this adviser with pity. A waste and a waste of time and energy.

Further everything is simple. Stake-pins are driven into the ground at a distance of 1 m from each other. Between them, twisting branches, alternating with their laying different lengths to hide the boundaries of joints. The top row braids in such a way as to leave the top of the racks of centimeters at thirty inches free. What for? Now find out.

In the meantime, there are a few secrets that your hedge of woven rods and branches should stand as long as possible.

It is better to slaughter the sticks not into damp ground, but into scraps of metal or plastic pipes that are driven into the ground beforehand or punched into holes. Their internal diameter, of course, should be equal to the diameter of the lower end of the stake. But - without a gap. Otherwise, rainwater can not be avoided, the decay of wood - and the collapse of the parkan. Additionally, treat with an antiseptic.

The lower row of rods should be raised above the ground so that there is a small clearance sufficient to prevent rainwater from accumulating under the parkan.

When weaving after every 2-3 rows, tap the branches on top of the kijan. The parkan should look as thick as possible; Moreover, shrinkage of branches inevitably leads to the formation of cracks.

Finally, after all the labor, our fence made of woven rods and branches is ready. This is where the upper ends of the racks will come in handy - for hanging gallets on them. Immediately, you can also prop the wheel from the Chumak cart, and put the mallow and sunflowers on. It's great if there's a little krynichka in the yard, and a stork figure on the roof, and a bench with a table. And at the table - the godfather, and the kuma - gorilka with pepper and bacon.