Good fences make good neighbors, especially when combined with beautiful blooms.
Hydrangeas
Don’t rein in the magic when spring and summer-blooming hydrangeas put on a boisterous show.
Granted, folks will be jealous, but share a bloom and they’ll soon get over it.
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After that, the fence will help define space.
Black-eyed Susans are great for this.
Roses do best in full sun and well-drained, fertile, loamy soil.
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Star Jasmine
Star jasmine is not a true jasmine, but the South loves it anyways.
Some types tolerate part shade, but plant this shrub in full sun for the best show.
In fact, the native version,Campsis radicans, can be grown in USDA zones 410.
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Plant in full sun in average soil (heavy clay soils could use amending to improve drainage).
These plants appreciate moisture but are drought-tolerant once established.
Morning glory comes in a range of blues, while moonvines are white or lavender.
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TheChinese snowball viburnumis popular for the huge, hydrangea-like blossoms it bears in spring.
Plant viburnum at the fenceline so the flowerheads can droop over and delight the neighbors.
The vine’s egg-shaped, orange fruits also are interesting to look at but have a bland taste.
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