Ruins the look? I see a chain link fence with a fabric covering on the wrong side for you elbowed out and over a short rubble rock wall - truly odd - with cut up tree parts strewn randomly about in a yard that looks like it may be mostly dried up dirt. What look exactly are you aiming for?

Solutions:

1. Build a new pretty fence with the posts and the fence on the same side of the rock pile.

2. Looks like plenty sun for a vine if the fabric on the other side is taken down. Where do you live? There are plenty of aggressive vines that could eat that fence no problem.

3. Put pretty fabric on your side of the chain link.

4. Plant some large shrubs in front of the trees to hide the entire mess.

I used creeping fig. It’s a slow grower in the shade but it has worked out well.

I think the vines that mcbmd3 suggested or even fake vines are a great idea. Otherwise I’d just plant a row of those small decorative trees. 🌲 ( something like this lollloll!)

Do you own both sides of the fence? Can you discuss options with your neighbors?

The bamboo or reed screening is a great idea. And depending on your location, there are various vines that will tolerant significant shade....some varieties of clematis, climbing hydrangea, English ivy (if not invasive in your area) and both Boston ivy and Virginia creeper, akebia, etc.

Check out GardenAnswerGroupies. This has been addressed many times and the website is full of good gardening information.

Who owns the fence and what is the purpose of the fence? Who put the fabric up against the fence? You or your neighbor?

It looks like there is a wall behind it......or is that a tarp ???? What's on the other side of the fence ??? I wouldn't want the chain link fence to show if you see it driving up to your house. If it does, I'd bite the bullet and remove it and put in a new attractive fence. With the exception of using them in a kennel, whoever invented chain link fences should be shot.

1. You could cover it with metal [roofing] panels, used or new.

2. You could cover it with wood, prefab panels or boards. Be sure to stain the wood while new.

Lots of how-to posts on pinterest, some included here.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/70437471747137/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/28147566411481387/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/63331938498292743/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/422281204548173/

Why do you need or want a fence? Can you do anything you want or is a neighbor involved? You write that "a portion" of the fence is uncovered -- what does the other portion look like?

Why ask someone *Why* they want a fence? @User Help is help by answering the Q.

attach a wood fence to the chain link.

@Karen Leachman.....Why do that??? May as well just put up a new wood fence.

@judygilpin Because there are already solid posts in the ground on which wood can be attached...without removing anything.

Because @lazidazi if you want a fence for a dog it is a different kind of fence than if you want one for privacy or the many other reasons people want or need fences.

But here's a question for you: Why don't you let the original poster manage their own thread? Don't you think they are a grown up who can deal with other grown ups without your help?

Looks like post bases are on your property.Problem solved!

Cover it with cedar lattice work

Settle down, @ital mover, no big deal to get riled over.

To your point about *type* of fence, poster asked for ideas on how to cover up ugly chain link fence. I suggested that we answer the specific Q rather than subject whether she needs a fence at all.

We have a chain link fence that is necessary as it protects a drop from the street into our front yard. We don't want to make it opaque because we enjoy watching people walk their dogs. The solution for us is to cover the metal posts and the metal bar at the top with wood and spray the chain link black.

I don't know your climate, but look into CREEPING FIG. I planted these 15 years ago against an ugly wood fence that was in the SHADE. Creeping fig grows fast & entirely covered the fence within a couple of years. It's evergreen (in northern California), drought tolerant; not fussy, prune it back twice a year. For a chain link fence it would be perfect-- but I would not recommend it for a wood fence because it can eat the fence. Nice because it's not a solid dark green, but has mid to lighter green colors, with slight pinkish- yellow colors too. https://www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/plants/1261/creeping-fig/

@lazidazi Would you please re-read my post that is bothering you so much until you grasp you keep misinterpreting it? I did NOT ask whether the fence was needed "at all". I asked why a fence was wanted or needed. Do you see the difference?

"I want a fence to discourage my busybody neighbor walking directly to my back door all the time to make unwanted suggestions about how to run my life. I suppose I could plant poison ivy, but that seems cruel, and maybe illegal. Do you think automatic lawn sprinklers might work instead? I'd prefer an unobstructed view."

or

"I need a fence because I have a pool and everyone else on my street has toddlers."

I'm perfectly calm without your help or suggestions. I suggest you quit trying to be such a controller. Never works on social media (or elsewhere with people)

Google "hunters hiding screen ivy" to see the many places it's available online, from Amazon to Wayfair and Overstock, to Home Depot and Walmart, etc. etc.

Fences need to allow wind to pass thru unless you want to be repairing it all the time. I've seen solid fences that are such eyesores that when my daughter was househunting for 2 months I vetoed every property listing that bragged about big decks & fences other than metal post, wire fences. We always do lots of hardscaping & landscaping & a wire fence allows good sun/air circulation & the view is not a fence, but a garden.