Timber, concrete or steel bases can be used to stand the brushwood panel, the principal requirement being to keep the foot of the brushwork out of the soil as well as providing a stable straight support.

The base is offset to one side of the posts, with the panels fixed to the rails/frame behind.

The fitting of a concrete base is shown here, although just as popular are 4" x 2" timber rail bases, fixed to the post face just above ground level.