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Although it would be nice if we could all have enormous gardens with sweeping lawns<\/a> and borrowed views, for most of us this isn\u2019t the case. In a majority of gardens there will be fencing<\/a> separating your property from that of your neighbours or the public space beyond. Some fences can be decorative and add form to the garden, however they are often simply used to mark boundaries and need a bit of help to add anything to the aesthetic of the space.<\/p>\n Growing plants on the fence line is a great way of covering an ugly fence, adding height to your garden and increasing your growing space. Here we recommend some of the best plants to use for this.<\/p>\n This really depends on the size of your fence and space, the aspect of the growing space and at what time of year you want it to look good. If you\u2019re looking for overall coverage then something like ivy<\/a> or Parthenocissus<\/em> might be the right choice. If you\u2019re looking for something specifically decorative to add to the back of a spring<\/a> or summer<\/a> border then you may want to consider roses<\/a>, clematis<\/a> or jasmine. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to choosing the best plants for a fence line as every garden is different.<\/p>\n For planting on a fence line, you should leave at least a 30cm gap between the fence and the plant, preferably closer to 45cm if you can. This is because both the plant and the fence need space to breathe, and the fence will cast a rain shadow at its base, meaning that your plants may not get enough water if they are planted too close.<\/p>\n Not without their permission. According to BLB Solicitors<\/a> \u2018you must not paint, repair or otherwise interfere with your neighbour\u2019s fence without their permission. To do so would be causing criminal damage.\u2019 So, if you want to grow plants up a fence in your garden, you must first check who the fence belongs to, and ask the owner whether they mind you growing plants up it from your side. If they say yes and the plants cause damage to the fence, you may be liable for repairing the damage.<\/p>\n Yes, it\u2019s very possible to grow some plants up a fence without the use of trellis<\/a>. Some plants are self-clinging, so need no support to grow. These can be damaging to the wood though so you should always do some research before growing a self-climbing plant up your fence. Another way of growing plants along a fence line without trellis is by using supportive wires. These can be attached at intervals along the fence and are useful for growing things like jasmine, honeysuckle<\/a> or Trachelospermum<\/em>.<\/p>\nWhat is the best plant to cover a fence?<\/h2>\n
How close to a fence can you plant?<\/h2>\n
Can you grow plants on your neighbours fence?<\/h2>\n
Can you grow plants up a fence without a trellis?<\/h2>\n
Best plants for fence line<\/h2>\n
Climbing plants for a fence line<\/h3>\n
Clematis montana<\/em> \u2018Elizabeth\u2019<\/h4>\n