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HARDSCAPE HERO, Uncategorized - October 31, 2024
On October 3rd we celebrated Belgard’s 10th Annual Belgard HARDSCAPE HERO of the Year award ceremony at the historic Main Street Station in Richmond, Virginia When it comes to a partnership, the most important thing is trust. That’s why we’ve spent the last ten years building a program based on community, mutual respect and a... View Article
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Wall systems are an integral part of any hardscape. Retaining walls can turn a sloped yard into a tiered outdoor oasis. A seating wall can turn a lonely fire pit into an inviting gathering space for friends and family. Walls can turn an open patio into a segmented space with multiple outdoor “rooms.” While there... View Article
HARDSCAPE HERO | January 2025 | Blake Matheny | Landscape Renovations of Virginia
A well-made outdoor living space can trick you into thinking it grew there overnight. For January’s HARDSCAPE HERO, Blake Matheny, this illusion comes from high-level craftsmanship and decades of experience. He and the team at Landscape Renovations of Virginia secured their first monthly win with this incredible patio and pool deck that emerged in two... View Article
Hardscaping Tech: Modern Tools For an Ancient Craft
Hardscaping Tech Through the Years When we think of “technology,” we often think of innovations like the airplane, the personal computer and even artificial intelligence. But technology can include anything from eyeglasses to crowbars and even the written word! In the 3rd century BC the Greek philosopher Archimedes became the first to define what we... View Article
HARDSCAPE HERO | DECEMBER 2024 | Theo Tidmore | Holloway Company
When it comes to any trade, generational knowledge is essential for creating excellent work that will last. For Theo Tidmore and the team at Holloway Company, those skills that have been passed down through decades of experience were the key to winning December’s HARDSCAPE HERO Award. Theo Tidmore was born into the landscaping business. His... View Article
Celebrating Giving Back With the Third Year of Belgard’s Paves the Good
Building outdoor spaces to make memories with friends and loved ones is important work. Having a space to gather with the people who mean the most to you and enjoy some fresh air and sunshine can build bonds that will last a lifetime. As small business owners, hardscapers not only create these spaces but also... View Article
Hardscaping Professionals Gather in Virginia for 2025’s Belgard University
For the past four years, Belgard has been gathering contractors and dealers from the Mid-Atlantic region to network, share knowledge and explore new Belgard products and innovations. Belgard University began as a way for our partners to learn about updates in the Belgard catalog and has grown into a platform for industry experts to teach... View Article
HARDSCAPE HERO | November 2024 | Andy Welch | Oriole Landscaping
A long career in outdoor living isn’t always what makes a HARDSCAPE HERO. Instead, a willingness to listen to a homeowner and their needs can take a patio project from a simple outdoor space into an extension of the home. For Andy Welch and the team at Oriole Landscaping, that communication was what won them... View Article
Enjoying Outdoor Living Through the Winter
Outdoor Living Year-Round Enjoying outdoor living shouldn’t be limited to the year’s warmer months. Your backyard is an extension of your home, and as the seasons change you want to continue using every part of your living space to its full potential. There are so many options for making outdoor living during the winter months... View Article
HARDSCAPE HERO | October 2024 | Micah Miller | Easton Outdoors
We’re always excited to get first-time winners in the HARDSCAPE HERO program. The more we can build a community of elite craftsmen, the more everyone benefits as we expand the knowledge base and mutual support. That being said, the HARDSCAPE HERO program was developed to form lasting partnerships with the contractors who turn Belgard pavers... View Article
How Belgard’s Design Studio Can Help Your Hardscaping Business
Whether you’re selling medical equipment or baking bread, communication is one of the most important aspects of running any business. When it comes to hardscaping, that communication is essential for aligning a contractor’s expertise and the homeowner’s vision for their dream outdoor space. As a contractor, you live and breathe hardscapes. You can look at... View Article