Plants with contrasting leaf textures should come to the fore.

Many of the plants have interesting leaf textures, too.

The leaf texture is somewhat more delicate than the leathery blades of A. bradleyi.

Many shapes, colors and leaf textures are found in various cabbage varieties.

Akin to plant height is the leaf texture.

"Here we mixed leaf textures, green peppers and eggplant," she said, circling a newly planted patch.

Their contrasting leaf texture has provided some fine accents.

The leaf texture is somewhat rough and leathery.

Mix foliage and flower color, leaf texture and shape, and growth habit.

In putting together a container garden, leaf textures are also important.