The use of texture in landscape and interior design stimulates the desire to touch surfaces, whether it is tree bark, a pebble, or the porous structure of an ancient stone statue. Materials and plants with interesting textures refract light differently throughout the day and create visual interest on even the simplest surface. This is why texture and shape are considered very important elements of modern garden design.
Interesting textures in modern garden design
You can introduce texture into the landscape easily, no matter the size of your outdoor space. Modern design often uses privacy screens in the garden to add textured surfaces, as well as gravel coverings, retaining walls of stone, and plastered walls.
Materials in modern garden design
Many subtle elements can make a landscape beautiful. Two of the most important are size and shape. What can you do? Some leaves are soft, while others are glossy, leathery, or very thick. Texture is not only about the leaf surface, but also about its shape. Combine plants thoughtfully and look for variety: perennials, shrubs, grasses, evergreen conifers, and more.
Plants and stones
Trees, shrubs, and plants with different leaves
Lawn and terrace tiles
Natural stone walls
Red ivy decorating the wall
Different shapes: spheres, squares, and rectangles
Peter Dark
Anna Lohan
