Hi B,
I like the berry bushes if you want to go for a natural look. You could add in a few evergreen trees, mixed in. Perhaps one about a quarter of the way after the fence begins, and then two more further down near each other. That would look natural. It would also work well because it is the way plants would grow naturally at fencing near a field. Looking like briars is part of the look. You can alternate the varieties as you mentioned, except I would change around the numbers....3, 5, 3, 7, etc.
If you want to go for a more manicured look, you can add groups of evergreen shrubs, mixed in with flowering shrubs here and there. Consider an ornamental tree to add some height interest.
If you have further questions or comments, let me know.
Susan
Mar 31, 2009 Rating
Wooden Fence Plant Ideas by: B
Thanks for the reply.
We do have deer. I want to keep the fence open....still looking like a pasture fence but dressed up a little so we can still see the house. I live about 30 miles north of gulf shores Alabama (zone 9). I plan on planting beneath the lower board, just on the inside, or just on the outside. Any of the 3 will do.
We have crate myrtles, Bradford Pears, and nice landscaping with some tropical evergreens. Most are on the sides and back of the house. There are some plants up against the house, but nothing out by the fence. The front of the house is basically a big open yard with a pasture fence 100' away from the house.
The subdivision I'm in is basically 5 acre plots cut out of a semi-wooded yet open and flat pasture, so it's back in the country. The fruit trees are on the backside of the property by the pond and pool.
Thanks again,
B
p.s. I'm leaning towards putting an African Iris between the fence posts in each section right beneath the bottom board, but still may do the berry bushes.
