Experts in fencing tend to believe that you should never feel the need to hide your fence. That being said, some home-owners dream of long sweeping vines along their fence lines, especially during the Spring and Summer months. Steel fencing has a distinct advantage to wood fencing when it comes to growing vines along their panels. Steel fencing will not have the same issues with material damage as one would have when attempting to grow foliage over wood fencing. That being said Portland’s steel fencing experts tend to recommend trellises along the area of your fence that you would like to accent with greenery. This aids in giving vines something to cling to as they climb along the yards of fencing.?
Our Portland steel fencing experts work with gardeners and landscapers alike in order to create the yard of your dreams.? Here are 3 individual Annual and perennial plants that you can grow along your fence that will get your neighbors talking during your summer barbeques.
Annuals
Annuals are fast-growing and often beautiful. They are planted at the beginning of spring and then die during the colder months. Here are some individual fence vines that will have your friends talking during those summer barbeques.
Hops
Hops are well known for the distinct taste they give to IPA’s, Pale Ales and other beers. Their smell is also well known to reduce anxiety and aid in sleep. Whether you are a homebrewer, an anxious sleeper, or just like the look of the vines with their distinct cone-shaped fruits, they could be an individual vine to grow along your fence. These plants are known to be somewhat high maintenance. Our Portland steel fencing experts generally would suggest intermediate knowledge of gardening and a little bit of research before taking these vines on, but they can be well worth it as they are both attractive and useful.
Passion Vines
Our Steel fencing experts tend to recommend passionflowers for warmer climates like Arizona, Las Vegas, and Southern California. Passionflowers grow primarily throughout Mexico and in other South American countries. They, therefore, need a good amount of sun as they grow. They also may not be able to survive most North American winters. Regardless, these vines grow extremely quickly; these vines can grow 20 feet in one season. More than that, when they are in your backyard, they are a gorgeous addition that will be the talk (and envy) of all the neighbors.
Perennials.
Perennials are sturdier than annuals. They may wilt during the winter months, but they will be able to grow back during the spring without having to be re-planted. Our Portland steel fencing experts recommend a mix of annuals, perennials, and evergreens in your backyard to bring in some excitement while reducing the amount of work.
Climbing Hydrangeas
Though just as individual and appealing a choice as hops and Passionflowers, climbing hydrangeas are a much more low-maintenance and hearty option for the casual home grower. They are characterized by the large clumps of flowers produced over spring and summer and large leaves. Because these plants are so hearty, they can weigh down structures not equipped for the weight. That is why our Portland steel fencing experts tend to recommend that growers start with a good, sturdy fence in addition to a trellis that the hydrangeas can use as support as they grow their beautiful foliage.
No matter which vine strain you choose, accent a sleek, modern American Steel Fencing®. Our Portland Steel Fencing experts will work with you along the way. For more information and expert tips, follow our blog at americansteelfencing.com/blog.