Hello - I have two dilemmas on a narrow deep backyard. Below is a picture looking out from the house and back toward the house from the back. Then the third picture is plans for (hopefully) future state down the line. I live in Upstate SC zone 8.

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1.) Next to the current driveway we have our neighbors shadowbox fence that isn't in the best shape and I am looking to cover it. I originally used Carolina Jasmine which I thought was what she already had growing (see middle full section)... but turns our she had Star/Confederate Jasmine. That being said, the Carolina Jasmine didn't cover like I wanted it to and just grows on the top.

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I am trying to decide if I should a.) rip out the Carolina Jasmine and plant Star Jasmine to match what she already has and would hopefully fill in or b.) rip out everything and trip back her Jasmine and plant a hedge (thinking Hicksi Yew, but open to recommendations).

2.) On the direct opposite side of the yard I have five weathered steel trellises that are ~10'x5' to screen our neighbors red barn. I planted Clematis Armandii at the recommendation of a landscape architect, but it too doesn't seem to want to grow toward the bottom (see picture below) and only grows above the fence line... presumably due to it needing more sunlight!? The trellises are flanked by large bamboo planters, another reason why the Armandii Clematis was chosen as we thought the large leaves would complement the bamboo.

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That being said, I am trying to decide what to replace the Clematis with. I am again thinking Star Jasmine due to the fact I think it would fill in well from the bottom up being able to grow in shade and tie in with the other side of the yard.

Please give me your thoughts/recommendations. Any help is greatly appreciated!

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