Designing with Plant ‘Voices’: Matching Texture to Mood
plant do n’t just fill space — theyspeakthrough texture , color , and form , creating moods that shape how we feel in a garden . Designing with theseplant “ voices”means tuning into the pernicious language of leaves , stems , and flowers to craft spaces that stir unagitated , vitality , or mystery . Rough , fuzzy , or spiky texture can ground us in nature ’s violence , while soft , smooth , and flowing foliage ask for relaxation and contemplation ....