How much time have you got before they finally take notice of you? Natural fences take a few years. Also, check your local regulations as far as legal barrier height if there are any. Finally, you will have to be certain that at full growth your plantings will not infringe on or cause problems to your neighbors property both above the ground and below.

I assume that but 'fence' you mean 'hedge' - we need more info but Losestrife is basically correct. You can grow something to about 2 metres in height but that is it and in can't invade the neighbour's garden above or below ground. Why do you feel the need to do this?

Your question needs some clarification please - when you say 'fence', do you mean a mesh fence or a solid wood fence? How high is it currently, and how high do you want this climber to grow?

Fact is, if you want fast cover, you'd be better off buying coniferous trees that grow fast, such as Cupressus Wilma, but without knowing the precise situation re sun/shade/, aspect and what type of fence, its hard to answer. If the existing fence is mesh, the quickest solution is to erect a solid fence to 2 metres.

Have you thought about some trellis with climbing plants? Or a taller fence? We've just ordered a 7.5ft fence but had to check first whether it was ok. Their garden is significantly higher at the side of ours and we have an issue with their child's football flying over and hitting and damaging things.. what about taller shrubs and tree type plants?

Lonicera periclymenum 'Serotina' Honsysuckle climber

Good choice Bath. I planted L. Japonica to cover my back fence and now I am battling it to keep it confined to the fence but is now creeping into the garden. Much reminiscent of the movie " The Day Of The Triffids". This is one of the worse gardeners mistakes I have ever made.

LOL! Japonica is a scourge and creates an awful stigma. Look at some of the natives which are much more beautiful and mild mannered - Major Wheeler, Gold Flame Honeysuckle, Orange honeysuckle (Lonicera ciliosa),Coral Honeysuckle & John Clayton.

Climbing Lonicera are generally not evergreen though...

Several are evergreen depending on the climate such as Lonicera Sempervirens

Not in the UK its not

The one across my back fence sure is and what month are we in? February!

Another evergreen honeysuckle that is highly favored in the UK for its evergreen foliage is Lonicera henryi (Henry's Honeysuckle). It's been around for ages.

Those Loniceras will need something to climb up though, they are not self supporting.

Exactly Stera. The question is for a fence climber

I guess you're right - like Moongrower I wasn't sure whether the enquirer was using the word just to mean a divider.

You're right Stera. The question isn't very clear, but I'm guessing the writer is looking for a fence climber that will quickly block out nosy or unpleasant neighbors. Not all honeysuckles are evergreen, but they still create such a tangle of vines, it still does the job.