10. Design fundamentals

TextureThis plant has fine texture relative to others in this garden.

TextureThis plant has medium texture relative to other plants in this garden.

ColorThis garden is largely monochromatic, but uses a lot of shades of green.

ColorThis Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) provides a pop of color contrast in a largely monochromatic garden.

TextureThe relative texture of plants provides a lot of visual interest, especially in a garden with a lot of green. This plant's coarse texture creates a nice contrast to other plants in this garden.

HeightThe plant heights in this garden range from very short in front to very tall in back...a good design choice!