Don Vandervort, Head Homeboy, has written more than 30 DIY home improvement books, been a segment host on HGTV, served as MSN.com's home improvement expert and written countless magazine articles.
Hardscape elements are prominent in contemporary design. Traditional plantings can be used in new ways, such as setting circles of grass in the midst of rocks to form a stepping-stone path rather than placing the stones in the grass. Plants are often chosen for their strong sculptural shapes, and bold colors may dominate.
