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What can I grow next to this fence? (Photo)

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Hoovermeup · 30/08/2017 21:51

NDN have a row of leylandi trees on their side with a chicken-wire type fence, so we have a very ugly view of the backs of the bushes. I've attached a photo, but since that was taken I've trimmed the overhang above the fence height to try and make it neat.
The only thing that seems happy to grow on our side are blackberry bushes/brambles. Is there anything that might grow alongside it? Something that might creep up the fence to mask the ugly trees?

What can I grow next to this fence? (Photo)
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iamapixiebutnotaniceone · 30/08/2017 21:53

Morning Glory grows really quickly ( Blush) that is actually what it is called! It's a fast climber and does wrap itself around everything really quickly x

Hoovermeup · 30/08/2017 22:29

😂 I just googled it - looks perfect, thanks!

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NanTheWiser · 31/08/2017 11:22

Morning glory ( Ipomoea), is only an annual in the UK, as it's not hardy, and needs full sun to flower freely. I have it climbing a trellis in my garden - I bought it as a potted plant about 5 or 6 years ago, and it reappears every summer from self-sown seeds, which really amazed me! It's in full flower now, but will die off once the nights get colder.

silkybear · 31/08/2017 11:27

Evergreen clematis would be a good choice

silkybear · 31/08/2017 11:28

Armandii variety is good. Doesn't mind shade, evergreen thick leaves and covered in white flowers in spring

Rollercoaster1920 · 31/08/2017 11:45

Just trim the trees to form a nice hedge

Ferguson2 · 31/08/2017 20:37

Yes - keep it trimmed; but do you think NDN would let you go round their side, to do the job effectively?

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