May 17, 2023 - Makes cure little 2 foot tall shrubby balls ... I wouldn't plant anything that gets bushy or sprawls. I would rather grow something like a climbing rose or a clematis and train it to grow against your fence.

April 7, 2023 - Holly: Holly bushes offer glossy, dark green foliage and bright red berries that add a pop of color during winter months. They are low-maintenance and can be used to create a dense, attractive privacy hedge.

July 11, 2025 - Whether you want to soften the hard edges of a fence, create a natural privacy screen, or add year-round greenery, choosing the best plants for fence lines is key. Here, we explore a variety of beautiful, low-maintenance options that thrive in different light conditions—from full shade to partial sun—and offer features such as green foliage, dark green leaves, red berries, and ornamental grasses.

January 21, 2025 - This evergreen perennial plant is also known as periwinkle, and has lovely purple flowers and dense foliage. Vinca Minor plants are hardy - they are extremely low maintenance and pest free.

Answer (1 of 6): Honeysuckle is a prolific grower if the fence is in full sun. However, it will completely cover your fence, never to be seen again. This is fine, if you don't mind not seeding your fence.

July 14, 2025 - Here are some superstar plants to transform your fence line: Arborvitae and Leyland Cypress are champions in this category, forming a dense green wall that provides year-round privacy.

August 28, 2024 - Little need for regular pruning makes Foxglove a low-maintenance choice for gardeners looking to add both height and color with ease. And there you have it—a vibrant selection of spectacular plants perfect for adorning your fence lines and bringing life to your garden from spring to fall!

August 22, 2021 - Shrubs are some of the best plants for fence line screening. You can either cover a fence with a shrub, to create a defined boundary or a green backdrop to the rest of the garden, or choose a lower-lying variety to make a feature of it. These shrubs will not need wires or ties. ... This shrub (also spelt lilli pilli), sometimes known as Australian cherry...

September 13, 2025 - Clumping Bamboo (non-invasive varieties like Bambusa textilis ‘Gracilis’): Tall, fast-growing, and excellent for screening. Very low-maintenance once established. If you’d prefer a hedge-style shrub there too, you could repeat Westringia, ...

August 27, 2025 - Lavender, boxwood, and daylilies are excellent choices for those seeking low-maintenance plants. These species require minimal care once established and thrive in a variety of conditions.

July 10, 2024 - Keep trumpet vine contained by trimming it regularly. 'It can be cut back hard in winter and will grow back in the blink of an eye, so be as aggressive as you want with it,' say the team at Omaha-based plant ...

June 10, 2024 - Roses are also a wonderful option for your fence line landscaping. The lowest maintenance varieties include the At Last Rose and the Blushing Knock Out Rose.

February 28, 2025 - The most popular trees for living fences are American arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis), Arborvitae ‘Emerald Green’ (Thuja occidentalis ‘Smaragd’), and the baby giant arborvitae tree (Thuja plicata x standishii ‘Virginian’). What makes Arborvitae great for privacy screens is their vertical growth pattern and that they stay green all year. They're also fast-growing, low-maintenance, and cold-hardy.

I have Gooseberries planted along my fence row. They don't really flower but the do stay green basically from the time winter ends until fall really sets in. They're really low maintenance and produce edible fruit for people and birds.

The dwarf wax might be more for what you want on your fence. The previous posters are correct. This species grows quickly and is drought tolerant once established. It just doesn't have blooms or berries. It is not a "showy" plant. It would make a good privacy line on your fence.

January 15, 2024 - Holly: If you're looking for a plant that will provide year-round privacy, consider planting holly shrubs along your fence line. These evergreen plants have thick foliage and produce bright red berries in the winter months.

October 13, 2025 - Our goals differ significantly when planting along a solid fence, which can be visually dominant. Mixed plantings of shrubs, ornamental grasses, and perennials work to soften the fence line and dress up an otherwise blank surface.

May 15, 2024 - The colourful young foliage creates an attractive display and as they are evergreen theses plants are perfect for screening out an ugly fence all year round. Ceanothus are the perfect shrubs for a fence line. Also known as Californian lilac, ...