If you want a fence that's out of sight and out of mind, try covering it up with evergreen shrubs. These low-maintenance varieties are ideal for a natural look.

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JANE EDMANSON: In a garden, it is a great idea to cover a wall or a fence with a climbing plant. Something green looks good, it creates a nice little microclimate, but there can be a problem sometimes ...

A week later, one of the largest shrubs near the corner fence simply gave out. It did not gradually decline, it tipped and ...