Dead Hedge Construction Guide
A dead hedge construction guide with steps for building a woven brush barrier that shelters small wildlife while marking boundaries or guiding stock and traffic.
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The steps on this page
- Choose the hedge line
- Gather stakes and brush
- Drive stakes in pairs
- Fill between stakes with brush
- Layer branches tightly
- Leave gaps for small animals
- Top off as it settles
- Keep away from burn risk
- Inspect and add yearly
How to use this guide
Follow the steps in order and write down any changes you make. Where your equipment or product has instructions, those come first.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and USDA NRCS.
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