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growing jasmine on a chain link fence
Posted on 5/1/24 at 1:07 pm
Posted on 5/1/24 at 1:07 pm
Earlier this year we bought some confederate jasmine in hopes that we can maintain it and get it to grow along one of our front fence lines. So far they're blowing up. The goal is that we can get full coverage of the front fence and replace the current gate with an ornamental gate that would allow for the jasmine to vine along the top. Has anyone here had any experience with this? This is sort of what we're looking to do, but on a slightly smaller scale:
See left photo.
If it's easier to grow it on a lattice fence, I wouldn't mind putting one up to do so. We're not trying to do this for privacy, more for the aesthetic and the aroma.
See left photo.
If it's easier to grow it on a lattice fence, I wouldn't mind putting one up to do so. We're not trying to do this for privacy, more for the aesthetic and the aroma.
This post was edited on 5/1/24 at 1:09 pm
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Posted on 5/1/24 at 1:10 pm to BilbeauTBaggins
I have a section of fence with it.
Growing up we had an entire fence with both confederate and Carolina jasmine staggered. They bloomed at different times, and the rest of the year it was a nice green hedge.
If you have to trim, do so after the Carolina blooms (I think it blooms after confederate).
ETA: Carolina not Asian Jasmine.
I repeat, in case you missed it. Do not plant Asian Jasmine along your fence.
Growing up we had an entire fence with both confederate and Carolina jasmine staggered. They bloomed at different times, and the rest of the year it was a nice green hedge.
If you have to trim, do so after the Carolina blooms (I think it blooms after confederate).
ETA: Carolina not Asian Jasmine.
I repeat, in case you missed it. Do not plant Asian Jasmine along your fence.
This post was edited on 5/1/24 at 1:24 pm
Posted on 5/1/24 at 1:21 pm to BilbeauTBaggins
They sometimes take a couple of years to establish before really taking off. so, don't be surprised if it doesn't quite get as big as you had hoped in the first year or two. You will have to train it to get the runners going where you wan them.
Posted on 5/1/24 at 1:22 pm to meeple
Yeah I'm seeing they can get a little bushy if not trimmed properly. We have one section of chain link that hasn't been repaired (previous owner put a temporary plastic fencing up) so I'll try to get that done and measure out the arch way before fully committing. We're looking at adding this style of an archway
Posted on 5/1/24 at 1:22 pm to BilbeauTBaggins
Growing on the chain link fence is your best option and if wanting something nicer for the entrance and overhead trellis, I'd opt for a wood structure, but be sure to use a quality wood that is rot resistant and low maintenance like Spanish Cedar, Teak or Redwood.
Going with something of lesser quality and you'll have fits replacing parts, or all of it in the future once the vines take over if it starts to rot or fall apart.
Going with something of lesser quality and you'll have fits replacing parts, or all of it in the future once the vines take over if it starts to rot or fall apart.
Posted on 5/1/24 at 1:27 pm to gumbo2176
Biggest reason I'm considering sticking with the chain link is that the rest of our yard fencing is chain link. I have too much yard to convert every bit of it into wood when it works perfectly fine. I know my neighbor wouldn't be the biggest fan, but we have a chain link between us that isn't covered up by plants, and maybe someday I'd like to have another vining plant beautify the chain link.
I've considered doing a pergola with a gate, but not entirely sure how it would look when paired with a chain link fence, even if the fence is eventually covered in jasmine head to toe.
I've considered doing a pergola with a gate, but not entirely sure how it would look when paired with a chain link fence, even if the fence is eventually covered in jasmine head to toe.
Posted on 5/1/24 at 1:30 pm to BilbeauTBaggins
mature confederate jasmine will destroy even the best built wood fence or pergola
Posted on 5/1/24 at 1:37 pm to BilbeauTBaggins
quote:
We're looking at adding this style of an archway
That metal archway would be nice, but if I were doing it, I'd have it powder coated instead of just a painted finish. Powder coating last WAY longer than paint and will cut down on any maintenance issues you'd have if painted.
I'm sure you'd be cementing the legs into the ground, so make sure to allow the cement at the top to be above ground level and slightly sloped away from the posts so water can't collect.
Posted on 5/1/24 at 1:49 pm to cgrand
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mature confederate jasmine will destroy even the best built wood fence or pergola
Gotcha. Yeah, so this pretty much confirms that I'll stick with the metal archway.
Posted on 5/2/24 at 2:17 pm to BilbeauTBaggins
Other question I just realized I need to ask:
The jasmine we currently have is potted. We've got 4 pots of them and they are currently growing along their on their own little 3 foot tall wooden trellises. When planting these in ground, should I remove the trellis? or just have it buried along the fence line with the chain link fence? (two plants per side about 6 feet apart each.
The jasmine we currently have is potted. We've got 4 pots of them and they are currently growing along their on their own little 3 foot tall wooden trellises. When planting these in ground, should I remove the trellis? or just have it buried along the fence line with the chain link fence? (two plants per side about 6 feet apart each.
Posted on 5/2/24 at 2:59 pm to BilbeauTBaggins
I have a chain link fence that has been completely taken over by the star jasmine. It took longer than expected to get full coverage, but the soil was not the best composition where I planted them.
The more you plant, the faster the coverage. Another pro tip - after planting, train the vines to go horizontal as much as possible. Do not lead them much up the fence. They will send out vertical runners in time. This also gives you better coverage of the fence.
The more you plant, the faster the coverage. Another pro tip - after planting, train the vines to go horizontal as much as possible. Do not lead them much up the fence. They will send out vertical runners in time. This also gives you better coverage of the fence.
Posted on 5/2/24 at 3:42 pm to BilbeauTBaggins
The house I'm renovating has about 150ft of jasmine on a chain link fence, full sun. You are making a great choice
The tiniest breeze and it smells AMAZING.
The tiniest breeze and it smells AMAZING.
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