These photos, accompanied by analyses, afford examples of how plant form and texture are treated in landscape design. Learn about some of the popular plant forms, and how to use them. Discover what "texture" means in the context of landscape design. View examples both of contrast in plant selection, as well as continuity -- and what effect each can have on the viewer's perception of the landscape. Clicking on the pictures below will take you to larger images and explanations of their significance.
 Plant Form and Texture: The Virtues of Ornamental Grass |  Plant Form and Texture: Window Box |
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