nobody will be looking directly at the house, either walking or driving by they will see the hedge regardless if there is a wall in front. I wouldn't put the bricks all the way around the letter box unless a builder has structured it correctly. You could do the base the same as the res of the fence, set the letterbox in that base/footing and leave around the letter box blank to show some of the hedge.. Bad drawing attached..

I love Irene's photos and the suggestion to build a wall inside the boundary to square off the front angle, with plantings in front of it. This would be a brave move (I would probably get a landscape designer in for this if you go this way). Otherwise (I haven't read the previous comments, apologies in case I repeat or contradict), I would plant a fuller medium sized tree in the front right side (the deepest part), though centred, not in the point itself! Something like a full Manchurian Pear (though be committed to pruning it to keep it from growing too large, they don't grow too fast, it should be manageable - otherwise try a pretty Snow Pear (my favourite!) or a Bradford for a more compact but pretty shape - you can even pleach (ie take off the lower branches to keep the first metre of trunk nice and bare for a more sculptural look), or if you want something that will keep more compact without too much trouble, a beautiful crepe myrtle (Ilove the white Natchez variety) makes a lovely sculptural feature tree. You can underplant this with a square garden bed with star jasmine (just keep it trimmed to shape) and they look amazing with some under lighting at night (easy DIY kits available these days). Then along the right fence line I would add plantings to keep it private and looking lovely, again I would go Chanticleer ornamental pear (or Capital are even more narrow but I don't love them, though they're very popular). Again you can underplant with hardy, quick growing and low maintenance star jasmine. Then along the driveway on the right side, plant something lower and along the left side (if you have soil here), plant Sweet Viburnum (I love this, we've planted the Dense Fence variety), again, quick growing, beautiful foliage and low maintenance.

Hi Have you considered closing in the lounge patio area with horizontal slatted screening? This could have a gate for easy access, if desired Then encourage guests to the right of the garage by installing a path & gardens - perhaps even another screen with a more ornate gate Grow a lovely tall tree to overhang the gate (pointsiana, jacaranda,african tulip tree) and add a water feature Make it worth the effort by decorating the front entrance with a huge pot, decorative screen on the wall and maybe some more greenery From the photos it seems that the area is sealed?? Add some more really big pots with bamboo or fast growing hedging plants to cover the bare wall of the garage Have fun with your project

I must be weird , because as soon as I saw the picture , I saw 3 areas that I would change -- but they are totally different to the other replies . I actually like the warm timber -- okay , its worn or maybe needs cleaning with 'scrunchy pads' around the door , but to me that's pretty minor . My 3 improvement areas though -- recolour the tiles . Personally , I'd go for black -- I did a sandy tiled terrace 2 or 3 years back using about 2/3rds black gloss paint mixed with 1/3rd turps -- soaked in reasonably well and still looks good . Number 2 -- the lights . I dislike them -- and made even worse by being 2 different styles . Maybe 4 LED downlights if you can get into the ceiling easily ( but then where you remove that coach style light will be discoloured ) . But being relatively tight haha , I'd probably change both the wall and ceiling lights to those black rhombus shades and ornamental style LED filament bulbs . And number 3 -- the door mat . Again , my personal taste , but I dislike those coir mats anyway , and ones with flags or messages even more . Once the tiles had been redone to look black , I'd add a red or teal or royal blue or orange or whatever colour mat matches and complements your interior colours . $500 maximum ( unless you go with the LED downlight idea ) and a couple of hours , and it would totally change the look .