Gardening is considered as expressions of beauty, and an expression of one's philosophy through nature. There are no strict rules to follow — It is up to the individual to create a garden that strikes their fancy. If you'd like to give more order to your garden, this site may give you an insight into some of the essential elements that make your garden feel more cohesive.
Plants with different textures spotlight the key attributes of one another and creates more depth and varities to the garden. Soft, billowy plants can create pleasant contrast against of coarser leaves or wide, bold foliage. This contrast gives the garden a crisper definition and keeps it from looking two dimensional.
Types of textures
Hairless
Glabrous
smooth, not hairy
Coriaceous
leather-like
Rugose
deeply creased with distinct veins
Farinose
mealy, with a covering of waxy, whitish powder
Glutinous
sticky
Scabrose
rough like sandpaper
Hairy
Pubescent
having hairs
Arachnoid
having fine, entangled hairs
Downy
having very short, weak, and soft hairs
Tomentose
having matted, wooly hairs
Hirsute
having coarse, stiff hairs
Hispid
rough with bristles, stiff hairs, or minute prickles
