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What to plant along this fence - zone 7

Athena Nicolaides

2 years ago

Hi all,

I spent all morning ripping out raspberry bushes that were planted along this fence. Any suggestions on what I could put here that would give us privacy but also allow the vegetable garden to get enough sun? Preferably something narrow so that I could still squeeze back there. The walkway is about 4 feet wide and 25 feet long. We are in zone 7.

Thanks!

Athena

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ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
2 years ago
id grow clematis on the fence ...

not much that will gain any height.. will leave you much of the 4 foot path ...

whats the long white pipe with hoses in it for??

zone is simple the coldest predicted temp on the coldest day of the year .. and not much help to us otherwise... big city name would be best ...

did someone give that zucci a beat down.. or does it need water ... lol ...

ken
Athena Nicolaides
Original Author
2 years ago
Thanks! I’ll look into clematis.

I’m outside of Philadelphia.

The pipe is for water drainage from the front of our property. As for the zucchini, it sort of flooped over as I was ripping out the raspberries!
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@Fori -Thanks so much, I think that is a great solution for the bay area. I think we may end up going that route :) All of the fences in our neighborhood are supposed to be 6 ft but somehow most seem to be 8 or even 10 :) I was reticent to ask, because we get along really well and I didn't want to make them feel pressured to do something to the shared fence that they didn't want to, but I think that is probably the best idea!
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i figured it might have been the enthusiastic berry removal ... lol ..

clems were just one idea.. there are other vines to green up the fence..

but stay away from trumpet vine and autumn clematis ... two beast you will regret ...

ken
vgkg Z-7 Va
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If you like peas I'd plant peas there early next spring, after the peas are done then plant a row of corn which would need hand pollinating with one row.
otcay
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would sunflowers do?
Athena Nicolaides
Original Author
2 years ago
All great suggestions. Thanks!

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