But old fences cry out for an attractive climber and even stylish ones benefit from some vertical planting.
Best plants to grow against a fence.
A quality fence is without doubt a beautiful sight but one supporting evergreen plants can be simply breathtaking.
Grows to 4m x 3m in height and spread but can be pruned to size.
Often the best plants to grow in a shady garden are foliage plants and with climbers this is no exception.
5 plants for a fence.
Just ensure all is sound and secure before planting up.
Fence row planting basics.
There are many reasons why arborvitae is among the most popular plants for a living privacy fence its thick evergreen foliage creates a dense hedge when the trees are spaced properly it tolerates.
Graham rice suggests five great plants for growing against a fence.
Best climbing plants for shade.
Whether you re looking to add plants up against the walls of your house or against a garden wall or fence first consider several different factors.
Use the fences and walls in your garden to create colourful and dramatic borders.
In small gardens in particular fences provide a valuable opportunity to grow climbers and carefully chosen shrubs.
Plant in any fertile well drained soil and mulch around young plants in autumn.
When planting along a fence row balance the landscape design by implementing shrubs in addition to small trees herbaceous plants flowers and grasses.
If your fence panels are rotten repair them or replace them.
Garden fences have improved enormously in recent years many are now appealing features in their own right.
Young plants in particular benefit from the protection of a warm fence or wall as they may be hard hit by cold drying winds and require protection from frost in exposed areas.
When it comes to plants that grow on fences you have many choices on what kinds of vines to grow.
A fully grown evergreen plant is heavy and whatever fence is supporting it has to be in tip top condition.