Don t select plants destined to grow taller than the garden wall.
Tall plants to grow against a fence.
But old fences cry out for an attractive climber and even stylish ones benefit from some vertical planting.
Allowed to grow freely some varieties can reach 20 feet tall.
These fast growing bushes can grow up to five feet tall which makes them excellent hedges.
When your fence isn t high enough to block the view of nearby neighbors or businesses use plants that grow taller than your fence to give you more privacy.
Prepare the soil before planting as it can be thin and dry near walls.
Many people think of boxwood as a deep green plant but there are also beautiful white variegated and gold varieties.
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.
Fast growing options give you a quick.
Plant in any fertile well drained soil and mulch around young plants in autumn.
Graham rice suggests five great plants for growing against a fence.
Planting that distracts from a fence s straight lines creates interest and depth in a narrow garden.
Grows to 4m x 3m in height and spread but can be pruned to size.
In small gardens in particular fences provide a valuable opportunity to grow climbers and carefully chosen shrubs.
Boltonia commonly called false chamomile these flowers grow 5 6 and have tiny daisy like blooms that have a yellow center.
The espalier technique requires regular pruning to encourage trees to grow in flat decorative patterns on a fence or wall.
This holly is easy to care for because this species is tolerant of humidity heat and drought.
Use the fences and walls in your garden to create colourful and dramatic borders.
5 plants for a fence.
In an extremely narrow space along a fence line espalier trees can be used.
Garden fences have improved enormously in recent years many are now appealing features in their own right.
Create a beautiful garden backdrop or add a splash of color to a yard fence with these 17 tall growing perennials that are sure to make a big impact.
So if you want fast growing shrubs or ground covering plants that won t take too much of your attention consider these shrubs.