Rose climbing adds romance and fragrance to any garden. Roses don't climb like peas or morning glories. Climbers have long canes or stems that can be taught to a fence or other structure.
Popping through fence rails, mophead hydrangea blooms are spectacular. Flower color depends on variety and soil pH. Keep soil pH between 5.0 and 5.5 for blue blooms.
Holly growth breaks up lengthy solid fences. Holly species range from small, rounded shrubs to towering pyramidal trees, so there is one for every garden size and style.
Hollyhocks are cottage garden staples. Given their height, they are frequently planted at the back of flower beds, often beside a fence.
Nothing gives a garden texture like ornamental grasses. Fountain grass' airy blossoms and elegant, arching leaves are framed by solid fences.
Clematis climbs by wrapping leaf stems around supports. Clematis may need to be tied to fences due to its short stems.
Foxgloves' beautiful spikes offer vertical dimension to the yard. Although they can handle full light, plants thrive in afternoon shadow.
Solid fences require different planting. Abelia and other evergreen and semi-evergreen shrubs, as well as deciduous perennials, grasses, and shrubs, add color and structure.