Fun ideas for trellising on a chain link fence...

[This Busy Mom]

There's a large fenced in area on the property I live on. I'm trying to make it look more attractive and provide more privacy. We did have a very large wild grape vine on one side of the fence. We took it down and planted 2 seedless grape vines. One section I planted 2 clematis and have sweet peas I'm going to try to sprout.

I am starting to think I want to keep going around the fence. I have plenty of area to work with. Half is full sun and half is partially shaded. What else can I grow on a chain link trellis :giggle? I'm thinking next spring, some snow peas and runner beans would be fun. If I have time this week... I might even clear out an area for the runner beans.

[LadybugSam]

sunflowers grow quickly and would cover up a fense enough to give you some privacy.

If part of it is in the shade, i'm always fond of jasmine :heart

[Auroras mom]

Some vining things we like: Passionflower for full sun (flowers and fruit and attract/host butterflies and hummingbirds, honeyscukle, jasmine

[Macky]

Annuals or perennials? What zone are you in? (eta: zone 5, just checked the other thread ;))

I'd just fill the whole darn fence with pole beans because that's the way I roll. Honeysuckle is widely used around here for privacy.

[RiverRock]

Honeysuckle and blue morning glory. It could take years to establish, but you can espalier pear or apple trees.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Espalier

[Macky]

It could take years to establish, but you can espalier pear or apple trees.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Espalier

I've ALWAYS wanted to do that! Maybe I'll have time when we retire...

[This Busy Mom]

Oh yeah. I'm Zone 5 :giggle .

I just found a pack of peas at my mom's, so right now peas it is :) .

I think there are passion flower varieties that are hardy to zone 5. Not sure.

Honeysuckle!! Yes!! thanks...

Espalier... ooooohhhhh.... :ty3 Something to work on in the future. I find gardening to be very... therapeutic. I have always wanted to build cold frames for winter veggies... but... that's another thread (and I want chicken tractors something fierce, lol).

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Perennials mostly; and annuals that are pretty or we can eat :) .

[This Busy Mom]

I've been eyeballing heirloom "climbing" roses. OSU is having a rose sale this weekend. If I wasn't already working I'd love to go :-/

[AngelaVA]

I'm really fond of blue morning glories. They are annuals though.