Vining plants and flowers add color and perhaps a touch of mystery to fencing materials. If you’re planning a fence installation and want to decorate with vining plants, use this guide to avoid selecting invasive or otherwise detrimental species that damage the material and your yard. There are many beautiful vines that look great on vinyl fencing and other options.

A Quick Guide to Growing Vining Plants on Fences

How Do Vines Affect Different Fencing Materials?

Chain-link, wooden, vinyl, and aluminum fencing accommodate vining plants; however, some work better than others. Aluminum offers arguably the best material because it will not rot, rust, or sustain damage from insects. It allows you to grow any non-invasive vine with ease, as does vinyl fencing thanks to its durability. Vinyl fencing is also easy to clean if algae or mildew develops because it is non-porous.

Adding vines to a chain-link fence enhances the material’s look while increasing privacy. Since the metal is mostly coated in plastic, your risk of corrosion is low. Wooden fencing is the least vine-friendly material due to its susceptibility to moisture, rot, and insect damage.

What Vining Options Work Well?

Enjoy selecting from a wide variety of non-invasive vining plants for aluminum or vinyl fencing, such as wisteria, rambling roses, climbing hydrangea, Boston ivy, and clematis. Choose from annuals and perennials in light of your preferences without worrying about moisture problems and insect infestations.

Chain-link fences also accommodate a comprehensive range of vining plants; however, it is still a good idea to use drought-tolerant vines such as jasmine, creeping fig, and honeysuckle. These vines do not require as much water, which helps to preserve the exposed metal sections of the fence.

If you wish to adorn wooden fencing with vining plants, look for species that grow quickly and do not require a lot of water. Avoid woody vines such as Boston ivy, grapevines, and clematis since their expansive growth can cause fence cracks. They also hold moisture for longer to invite insects and promote wood rot.

Steer clear of invasive species regardless of the material you select, such as Japanese honeysuckle and English ivy, to prevent the vines from taking over your fence and sections of your yard. 

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