Texture is largely provided by foliage, but other features, such as bark and fruit, and the effect of a plant's silhouette, may also have interesting textures.

When grouping different plants, think about how their different textures will work together, and try to set up contrasting effects so that they complement each other. For example, the ridged leaves of a hosta would be attractively offset by the lacy fronds of a clump of ferns.