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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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Listening, a skill in high demand in today’s society, is a secret to success for our latest Belgard Hardscape Hero award winner. Donald Sherbeyn of Sherbeyn’s Lawn and Landscape is an accomplished designer and installer in the Mid-Atlantic region and the April recipient of Belgard’s Hardscape Hero award. He is also celebrated in elite company... View Article
6 Reasons to Join The Contractor Club!
What if you could join a club that lets you earn perks, gives you free swag and keeps you up-to-date on industry trends, all while helping you build your business? And what if you could join that elite group for FREE? Introducing the Belgard Contractor Club: a one-stop-shop for Belgard installers to get exclusive access... View Article
HARDSCAPE HERO | Josh Bell | New Leaf Landscaping | March 2021
Integration is everything to Josh Bell. Whether it’s partnerships with manufacturers, his crew or a project installation, creating meaningful synergies is the key to his success. Nearly 25 years ago, Bell was at a crossroads and, like many of us do at times, he questioned what he wanted to do with the rest of his... View Article
Pretty Bites: Edible Gardens
With many people suddenly spending a lot more time at home, 2020 saw a resurgence of home gardening – both as a hobby, and as a means of putting fresh food on the table. But you don’t have to dig up your landscaping and plant rows of carrots and potatoes to join in – there... View Article
HARDSCAPE HERO | Wayne Melancon | Land Tech Group of VA | February 2021
Word-of-mouth marketing has long been one of the most powerful channels for developing new business. In fact, 92% of consumers believe suggestions from friends and family more than advertising, according to a recent Neilsen report. That doesn’t mean that advertising doesn’t work. It just means that as humans, we trust those closest to us when... View Article
HARDSCAPE HERO | Andy Welch | Oriole Landscaping | January 2021
In the hardscape industry, small spaces can offer big opportunities for creative design. When Andy Welch from Oriole Landscaping first walked the property of this Hardscape Hero-winning project, he knew something special was about to take shape. “Especially for smaller installations, the right design choices, both aesthetically and functionally, can have a bigger impact than... View Article
Thank You for Smoking: Beginner’s Guide to Smoked Meats
Preparing the perfect smoked butt can take an afternoon to learn and a lifetime to master. We caught up with Tuffy Stone, a master meat smoker, to get his best tips and tricks for cooking like a pro. Tuffy is a world-class smoker with an amazing story—a classically trained French chef, television personality and accomplished... View Article
HARDSCAPE HERO | Justin Flagg | Greenfield | December 2020
When Justin Flagg started Greenfield Landscaping over 15 years ago in his college dorm, he never imagined that he would have to steer his company of twenty employees through a worldwide pandemic. With relentless dedication to his crews and clients, Flagg not only survived, he thrived. “This job started right around the time the pandemic... View Article
Golden Ticket Celebration
In honor of Eagle Bay’s transition to Belgard and the release of ORIGINS and DIMENSIONS, we’ve conjured up a truly magical Golden Ticket Celebration. Inside random pallets of ORIGINS and DIMENSIONS, we’ve hidden gold and blue tickets for you to claim fantastic prizes. Just follow the directions and rules below to redeem your prize! Rules:... View Article
Crank it Up! Portable Heaters for Added Patio Warmth
In this season of socially-distant outdoor hangouts – even in the depths of winter – the key to comfort is layered heat sources. In caveman terms: Fire, good. Fire plus outdoor heater, better. Top models in all categories can be harder to source right now than toilet paper was in the Spring, so be ready... View Article