Hazel Hurdles
Either woven in situ or panels hazel hurdles are a lot more robust than willow and always used with split hazel. Split hazel makes it all more breathable and as a result longer lasting. Hazel hurdles should last a minimum of 7 years and can be treated to last up to 12/13 years. As with willow the treatment is a mixture of linseed oil and turps that can be either brushed or sprayed on.
When woven in situ these hurdles look spectacular-following the contours of the land and blends in beautifully into the landscape. Ideal to replace standard fencing, screening, windbreaks and animal enclosures.
As they let the air pass through them they not only will never blow over but they will also make the garden warmer as it stops wind burn. I coppice from late September through to March and hurdles are available from October through till early June. Do Beware of Hazel Hurdles where the rods haven’t been split in half or twisted round the ends as they will only tend to last 3 or 4 years if your lucky.
Continuous Hazel Weave with Oak Posts to start and finish and midway for extra support. Hazel Hurdle woven in situ.
A 6' high Hazel Hurdle woven in situ alternative to the usual garden fence in Nottingham.
Continuous Hazel Hurdle to protect the public from a drop on behalf of the National Trust at Calke Abbey in Derbyshire.
Continuous Hazel Hurdle
Continuous Hazel Weave, Hazel Arch and matching gate-Cambridgeshire. Hazel Hurdle woven on site.
Continuous Hazel Weave~immediately blends into the landscape and brings out the colours.
Continuous Hazel Weave
Hazel Arch
Hazel edging hurdles with oak corner posts
Hazel Hurdles are generally maximum 6'x6' but occasionally make some even bigger ones...here a 6' wide and 7' high one going out.
Hazel Nest for a fire pit.
Hazel Nest
In the Hazel Coppice trimming out rods. Hazel is cut on a 7 year cycle generally.
Oak-framed Hazel Hurdle~when you can't weave in situ or a standard panel won't quite do.
Continuous Hazel Hurdle
Continuous Hazel Hurdle come off nicely against the flint of Norfolk.
Continuous Hazel Hurdle with a window in to see the wild meadow beyond. Hurdles can be tailored to suit a variation of designs.
Continuous Hazel Hurdle~only by weaving it in situ can you get sweeps, curves and rises like these.
Continuous Hazel Weave with Hazel Arch & Gate
Hazel Beds for a garden centre in Northamptonshire.
Hazel Hurdle Panels with Oak surround
Hazel Hurdles in panels this time for a lush garden in London.
Hazel Hurdles & Continuous Hazel Weave
Hazel Hurdles
Hazel Moongate with Sweet Chestnut cleft posts for support.
Hazel Moongate~same basis as a Hazel Rose Arch and a nice way to highlight a feature in the garden.
Rose Walk - Cleft Chestnut with Posts and Hazel Binders