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Textural Elements in the Garden

by Thomas Park
President of Xerophytic Design, Inc.

From Modern to Moonscape
Xerophytic Design Objectives
Xerophytic Design Process I
Xerophytic Design Process II
Responsible Gardens and NAOS
Textural Elements in the Garden
Thomas' Top 20 Favorites

 

If designing an outdoor space intimidates you, it helps to think of the fundamental design element of Texture in the same way you might think of using fabrics and patterns in the interior of your home. Below are just a few of my favorite desert textures to mix and match, taken from projects that I've worked on or (where indicated) admired.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Design: The Ketchum Residence, client of Xerophytic Design

 

 

 

 

 

 

Design: Kevin S. Berry

 

All garden designs and photos are copyrighted by Thomas Park Xerophytic Design, Inc. unless otherwise indicated

From Modern to Moonscape
Xerophytic Design Objectives
Xerophytic Design Process I
Xerophytic Design Process II
Responsible Gardens and NAOS
Textural Elements in the Garden
Thomas' Top 20 Favorites

 

 

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