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This front entry landscape of this Spanish courtyard is a great example of using different textures and shades of green to create a design. See Yes, Green Is A Color Too for more on green foliage design ideas. If you look closely, there are no flowers in this design. Spanish gardens often use a lot of deep foliage plants that add texture and continuity throughout the planting areas.
The clay tile walkway and clay pots are accents created with elements that support the Spanish style of the home. Consistency of theme and continuity are very important in landscape design.