Need Ideas for Privacy !!! chain link fence

nail_family

7 years ago

I need ideas to add privacy with a chain link fence... It can not be moved... Not my fence.!

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steiconi

7 years ago

I stuck bromeliads on mine.

I've seen thin slats woven through the chainlink, too. And of course growing a vine would cover well, too.

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tsugajunkie z5 SE WI ♱
7 years ago
Might want to ask this in the Shrubs Forum or Tree Forum depending on what you're looking for. They will need to know where you are and perhaps a pic or two of the area.

tj
stolenidentity
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
I saw a pic where purses and pants were used as planters and décor on the fence. Very fun and easy...

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/22025485652293134/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/482448178804769736/
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The TN-EPPC doesn't list Fallopia baldschuanica (Silverlace Vine). If it is invasive at all in TN, it would be very minimally. Actually, relatively few vines are invasive in TN. The TN-EPPC only lists 15 species of vines including the ones listed as possibly invasive (alert). See link below. Hibiscus syriacus (Rose of Sharon) is an invasive in Tennessee. There are a few "sterile" (actually they aren't completely sterile, but are much better than the typical species) cultivars, if you really want to use that plant. They produce pretty flowers, but overall are, IMO, only marginally attractive as an ornamental shrub. I really like the idea of blueberry bushes. Soil preparation and careful selections of cultivars, to match your climate, would be very important for this plant, BUT, think of the payoff (lots of fresh blueberries and happy birds). Evergreen blueberries might be useful to block the view / provide privacy year-round. Here is a link that might be useful: Invasive Plants in Tennessee
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tsugajunkie z5 SE WI ♱
7 years ago
"Not my fence.!"

Owners may not like hanging things on their fence on their land.

tj
gazanialovesme_z8
7 years ago
What is your zone? You can use some climbing plants that flower. And now have something nice to look at
Sandplum1
7 years ago
I have this saved to my pinterest, but a few years back, someone had done something with all blue glass. It might have been done by a carport or porch?

http://unconsumption.tumblr.com/post/25664119244/dreamslove-memories-bottle-fence-drill-hole
josephene_gw
7 years ago
Yard ark has a great idea for a cheaper fence/privacy fence on landscaping

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altorama Ray
7 years ago
Well you probably can't grow anything ON the fence if it isn't yours, maybe planting some ornamental grass would help? Maybe you can talk to the owner of the fence about some clematis, it would look beautiful from either side.
Kaillean (zone 8, Vancouver)
7 years ago
That bromeliad fence is stunning! Lucky you to have a climate like that. : )
Cookie8
6 years ago
We are are on a public path and got invaded with ash borer which totally opened up our yard since all the trees had to be cut. We put up Costco's weed fabric with bamboo rods holding it in place at 3' intervals. Plus we used hot glue to attach to the links. Last year we did Dollarama's weed cloth but it was pretty flimsy and lasted only the one season. I think it looks perfectly fine.
Shades_of_idaho
6 years ago
Shade cloth is good for privacy too. It is a bit wicked to sew on but can be done. I made shade cloth curtains for my front porch and would easily attach to a chain link fabric. You can see out of it but not into it. I like that part.

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The_Kat
6 years ago
Shades_of_idaho, I have heard of people using fabric shower curtains for outdoor privacy curtains too. Makes sense since they are water resistant and easy to wash plus they come with the built in grommets for hanging.
Holly S.
6 years ago
I like the rolls of thin bamboo used for privacy. They have them at Menards, but I haven't seen them in Home Depot or Lowe's yet this year. There's a 6' height and a 4' height, if I'm correct. But you'd definitely have to ask permission to attach them to a neighbor's fence. But they may like the way it looks too, you never know.

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