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Return to blogHARDSCAPE HERO - December 18, 2020
There are contractors who we do business with and those who are truly family. Donald Sherbeyn, a three-time Hardscape Hero monthly winner and the 2016 Hardscape Hero of the Year, exemplifies Eagle Bay values of hard work, environmental stewardship and providing excellent customer service. Celebrating 25 years in the business this year, Donald Sherbeyn of... View Article
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Congratulations to the first HARDSCAPE HERO of 2020, Lonny Arter of Denison Landscaping! While HARDSCAPE HERO winning projects come in all shapes and sizes, it takes a unique and admirable level of skill, technical proficiency and project management to execute one of this size. “We’ve completed commercial projects that were obviously much larger than this... View Article
HARDSCAPE HERO: Daniel Bradshaw, Appomattox River Landscapes, LLC
A HARDSCAPE HERO patio isn’t about how many features are installed, or the size of the patio; it’s about how the installation was executed. This month’s winner Daniel Bradshaw, owner of Appomattox River Landscapes, proves that intelligent design can make a huge difference in the homeowner’s day-to-day life. “The space wasn’t really usable or unusable.... View Article
HARDSCAPE HERO: James Kirtley, Groundwork Landscape
In the hands of a talented installer, Eagle Bay pavers can transform any area into a beautiful outdoor living space. November’s HARDSCAPE HERO winner, James Kirtley, transformed an unusable and hilly backyard into a graded sanctuary complete with a water feature and planter shelf. “We specialize in drainage issues. Hardscaping allows us to solve water... View Article
2019 HARDSCAPE HERO of the YEAR: Eric Ellington | Glen Allen Grounds Management
For the fourth year, HARDSCAPE HERO winners gathered on a cool and clear night at Richmond’s historic Carpenter Theatre to see who would be named 2019 HARDSCAPE HERO of the YEAR. During the day, HARDSCAPE HERO winners were treated to the third year of the Techniseal Clay Classic and a happy hour sponsored by Anchor... View Article
Widening the Winner’s Circle: 2019 HARDSCAPE HERO of the YEAR Event Recap
The fourth year of our HARDSCAPE HERO of the YEAR Awards Dinner marked the largest event to date! We welcomed returning champions, new winners, and friends from across the industry. This year, HARDSCAPE HEROES enjoyed a night at the stunning Graduate Hotel and dined in grandeur on the stage of the historic Carpenter Theatre. For... View Article
HARDSCAPE HERO Chris Rowsey; Rowsey Brothers LLC.
Not many HARDSCAPE HERO winners have heard of the Rooster of Riga in Latvia, but Chris Rowsey of Rowsey Brothers, LLC. certainly has. His second winning project of 2019 included a pool, water feature, custom audio/visual installation, and a steel rooster crafted by a local blacksmith known for his work on the Washington Memorial and... View Article
HARDSCAPE HERO: Chris Johannsen, Commonwealth Curb Appeal
The team at Commonwealth Curb Appeal has a long history of creating beautiful, creative and HARDSCAPE HERO–winning projects. Their latest project also clinches their fifth HARDSCAPE HERO title, making them the current leader in winning projects. With their latest major installation, they’ve adapted and built on plans provided by the original contractor. “The project wound... View Article
HARDSCAPE HERO: Jeff Gray, Outdoor Visions by Jeff Gray
Winning the HARDSCAPE HERO award isn’t always about submitting the biggest, most elaborate job. Three-time HARDSCAPE HERO winner, Jeff Gray of Outdoor Visions by Jeff Gray—also winner of 2017’s HARDSCAPE HERO of the YEAR—knows that planning, creativity and research can come together to create a winning job. “The homeowners originally wanted to put in a... View Article
HARDSCAPE HERO: Clinton Ferris, Ferris Landscaping
“Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow.”- Ralph Waldo Emerson This month’s HARDSCAPE HERO winner, Clinton Ferris of Ferris Landscaping, knows what it is to take a leap of faith, try something new, and succeed. His winning project involved taking a steep and unusable yard and... View Article
HARDSCAPE HERO: Tyler Marshall & Bruce Clay, Oak Valley Landscape & Hardscape, LLC
First-time HARDSCAPE HERO winners Tyler Marshall and Bruce Clay of Oak Valley Landscape & Hardscape LLC earned their title by taking a seemingly simple project and turning it into an exceptional outdoor living space. All HARDSCAPE HERO projects are a cut above, but the winning project stood out because of its exceptional attention to detail... View Article