Why You Shouldn't Plant Kudzu for a Privacy Barrier

Q: I want to know how to transplant and grow kudzu vine on a barbed wire fence for a privacy barrier.

A: In the early 1900s, my grandfather Walter Cowart promoted kudzu as a pasture crop in Georgia. Despite his campaign, I can't recommend planting kudzu. Its terribly invasive nature means it will escape your fence quickly and become a noxious weed for you and your neighbors. Better fence-covering alternatives include American wisteria, Carolina jessamine, and crossvine.