Question

Any ideas for improving privacy above my back fence? Would prefer to do it with planting rather than fixing anything to top of the fence panels. I would ideally plant another tree but space is pretty tight.  

Answer 1

Google pleached trees, you'd keep your space lower down more or less and get the privacy quickly.  

Comments

@nervine6 cheers, they look good don't they.  

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@waltraudwaltz they do! They're on my wish list  

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@nervine6 I know I've just looked at the prices  

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yeah forgot to mention that bit!  

Answer 2

Bamboo screen but make sure it’s none evasive and put down that stuff that stops it spreading that I can’t remember what it’s called

Answer 3

I’d go bamboo. Either in the ground or in planters.  

Comments

Bamboo is REALLY invasive - it will creep into neighbours gardens & is a beast to get rid of. Always keep in pots  

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@erymanthus my son has a nightmare with bamboo growing in his garden from under next doors fence. Very invasive, don't do it! Will ruin your own garde too.  

Answer 4

I'm wary of bamboo because of all the horror stories you hear. If it's in a pot is it impossible for it to spread?  

Answer 5

Go for hardy climbers like pyreantha rambling Rose's clematis