i think the volcanic rock and pea gravel would be too small to make anything real tall without using tons of aquarium epoxy (or other glue of choice) I agree with maybe driftwood
or you seem to have a slope on the right hand side already so maybe if it is possible, placing the powerfilter and stuff over on the right side and grow some taller plants to conceal it
or you seem to have a slope on the right hand side already so maybe if it is possible, placing the powerfilter and stuff over on the right side and grow some taller plants to conceal it