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Beginner Gardening: Privacy Fence, 1 by BlancaRocio

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BlancaRocio wrote:
Hello everyone,

I was wondering if anyone would be so kind as to give any feedback on selection/spacing of vines for fencing. I have a large 6'x125' iron black fence. I recently purchased my home and am in the midst of discovering what I have. I do know that I have a ton of perennials against the fence which I love, a ton I am not too crazy about too.
However I do see my neighbors more than I would like to. I like them, they are nice people, but I definitely want to create some privacy for myself and future guests.
I am thinking of planting a dutchman's pipe vine. I think it will create a nice backdrop for the peonies when they bloom in the years to come. I am working on getting some other perennials to keep the show going, but I'll work on that after the fence selection. My question is, how many vines should I plant and how far should I space them out? Thoughts?