We've used lilly pilly's successfully as hedging plants. They've got beautiful glossy leaves and grow fast. If you're selling and your budget allows it, buy mature ones, you can get them around 1.5-2m tall, plant 2 in each planter box for an immediate hedge or one in each. I think one is enough because it will give the idea of a screen without adding extra costs to you and sometimes the communication of an idea or the intent of an idea is enough for sellers. Hope that helps! Good luck Samantha. Sense of Style Interiors xo

Hi Sunnyhaigh, It’s not ideal for any plant to be in a pot that has no drainage. Any pot with consistent moisture at the bottom will eventually become stagnant or mouldy. This will lead to a disease in the plant showing yellow leaves, black spots and wilting. If you are unable to have drainage in the pots you may have to re think the position of the green wall. As far as products go – ‘Holman’ do a cost effective DIY system at around $70. It’s worth a look here!

Unfortunately it can take a lot longer than 20 years for damage to become evident. And every bit of root left behind if removed, will grow, as the plant also grows from root cuttings. The movement is insidious, but by the time its evident, with above ground roots, the damage has been done. As a professional, I have seen many instances of this occurring. Do a Google search. A good source will confirm my comments. Figs are fine in pots, off the ground. I note that Diggers have them in their garden as a screen - and they look fantastic. They also sell them. Grown a long way from buildings, because the root reach is considerable, and from septic systems, they could be OK. But I personally, as a Horticulturist with significant plant knowledge, would never put them in the ground in my own garden, or for clients. I'm offering this advice to avoid problems for people in the future. This knowledge comes with over 40 years of hands-on and professional gardening experience. Figs should not be put in the ground near structures, garden walls, concrete paths etc.

Xanadu along retaining wall would look fabulous, planting cordyline Australis behind Xanadu would add a beautiful look, golden cane palms along driveway adds height and lushness, or calathea lutea and rhapis looks fabulous also. Great house.