There are three plants right at the front. (Actually four, but the closest two are effectively one.) They’re too big and too uniform, although I love their flowers and their toughness.

I’ve tried to treat the three clumps in three different ways.

The one in the middle has been cut to the ground, and some plants from the National Botanic Garden planted around it on 30th March – possibly temporarily.

The other two have been cut back to a better size. The one on the left has also had about a third of the thick old stems cut to the ground.

10mm synthetic hemp rope is stretched between the NE corner of the house and the fence along the N side of the back garden to allow Clematis montana and Rosa ‘Albertine’ to reach the house. Simpler and less obtrusive than a pergola. They shouldn’t be visible in a year or two

I would like something in a pot here:

How about Chamaerops humilis?
The width of the wall is 100cm between the edge of the door and the corner. The tap is 70cm above the gravel. The wall faces E, and the spot gets the sun for 3-4 hours a day in summer. The wind whistles down the gap between the fence and the house, but this spot is quite sheltered. I think a sphere of leaves 30-50cm in diameter in a pot 25-30cm tall would be a good start.

Also here, to replace the yucca which is hopelessly potbound:

How about Trachycarpus fortunei?
This is the NW corner of the back garden. It’s very sheltered, and gets the sun for 3-4 hours a day in summer. The remaining yucca leaves are 140cm above the gravel. The rosa ‘Albertine’ and clematis montana are being trained up and on to the E wall of the house, so should be out of the way. A pot here could be partially buried. Access is only to the compost bins, so not critical. I think a plant 50-70cm tall from soil level to the top of the leaves might be appropriate.

Perhaps a nandina would be a good replacement for the hibiscus next to the front door which is showing no sign of recovery.

See also here and here

Looks familiar?!