Plants can provide a softer more natural and more attractive border between houses than a privacy fence.
Best plants for fence line.
But if you take a few minutes to learn how to plant a living fence with a fast growing plant to cover fence sections you can have a fence that is both lovely and inexpensive.
So here are three potential reasons for growing plants along a fence followed by brief explanations of each.
While you are at it research the possible existence of any easements where planting may be restricted.
It s a fence which is a good 5m long and we planted 5 jasmine plants along it.
Climbing roses train climbing roses over fences walls pergolas and gazebos.
The plants are slow to mature so for fast results purchase plants that are at least two years old.
That is you may wonder what purpose a planting will serve.
It took about 18 months to get like this.
The colour is a deep green and one of my favourite plants because it will also grow quick.
Be sure to pick a variety that will fit the living conditions of the fence whether it s in the shade or exposed to full sun.
Covering chain link fences with plants.
We attached pieces of wire fencing on a roll and fed the vine through it.
A fence of climbing vines and shrubs adds depth color and texture to your yard.
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.
It s fully covered and is flowering at the moment.
Prune shrubs grow flat against a wall or a fence to create a pretty focal point which plays double duty for your landscape design.
Before landscaping property lines always make sure you know precisely where the boundary lies if unsure hire a surveyor.
11 living fences that look better than chain link natural fences constructed of shrubbery trees or flowering bushes are attractive and environmentally friendly havens for.
A natural question to ask when you hear talk of fence line landscaping is why bother at all.
Build up to the living fence with plants of increasing height.