Fence eater noun a vine that will engulf a fence faster than you know it.
Chain link fence english ivy.
It is also used to cover bald spots where grass won.
My neighbor has ivy growing on our shared chain link fence.
May be invasive in some climates due to its vigorous nature.
Dense foliage can be just as appealing on a chain link fence as a flourish of flowers.
The ivy is overgrown and coming into my yard and causing the fence to sag.
Grown in zones 4 through 8 boston ivy parthenocissus tricuspidata prefers full sun to.
The plant is clearly my neighbor s but who has the r.
Besides being used to cover a chain link fence the evergreen plant persian ivy is commonly used as a ground cover alternative to grass in areas where it is difficult to grow grass including beneath large trees.
You probably don t have a small section of chain link fence.
Silver lace vine passionflower trumpet vine honeysuckle not the invasive kind please and any relative of the morning glory.
Leaves are deep green and sometimes mottled with red white or yellow depending on the type of ivy.
Grow ivy if your chain link fence is in the shade rather than the sun.
Some good examples of fence eaters.
Ivies known for their climbing habit are a perfect choice for covering ugly wire fences with lush green foliage.
Boston ivy continues to thicken as time passes.
Boston ivy grows extremely quickly often adding 10 feet to its height in a single year so you can expect boston ivy to reach the top of a fence in a year.
According to the garden helper ivy will actually burn in bright sunshine and prefers sheltered areas.
Over time boston ivy can reach heights of 50 feet and a single plant can spread 5 to 10 feet wide.
You ll more likely have tens.
Covering chain link fences is a common problem for many homeowners.
Ivy grows on vines that put out aerial roots to help support the plant.
Persian ivy english ivy boston ivy creeping fig carolina jessamine.
While chain link fencing is inexpensive and easy to install it does lack the beauty of other kinds of fencing.