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HARDSCAPE HERO - November 9, 2021

Every year, the most talented installers in the Mid-Atlantic region come together in Richmond, Virginia to be recognized for their exceptional work at the Belgard Hardscape Hero Awards. Now in its 7th year, the Hardscape Hero Award Ceremony was designed to celebrate and reward contractors in our region who artfully combine functionality and design to make... View Article

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Expanding Your Business with Free Marketing Tools for Belgard Contractor Club Members

Your team has completed an outstanding build – you’re proud of a job well done, the homeowner is thrilled, the neighbors are envious. Your work speaks for itself, but Belgard’s Contractor Club can give you an edge when it comes to speaking to those neighbors and converting them into new customers. Our Homeowner Package, available... View Article

BUILDING THE BASICS
November 22, 2021

HARDSCAPE HERO | Scott Prunty | Solid Structures | October 2021

Every contractor knows the delicate balancing act of turning a customer’s wish list into a workable design … but imagine the stakes when that customer is also your spouse! Scott Prunty of Virginia Beach’s Solid Structures faced just that situation recently when he and his wife added a whole suite of outdoor living upgrades to... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
November 17, 2021

HARDSCAPE HERO | Jeremy South | South Side Specialties | September 2021

Jeremy South encourages his clients to dream big and pushes himself to do the same with his business. Whether he’s working on a hardscape plan for a homeowner or a five-year plan for his Virginia-based company South Side Specialties, his ability to create a solid vision ensures a successful build. A recent project started out... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
October 6, 2021

Stylish & Spooky Halloween Decor: Decor Ideas That Are Frighteningly Chic

Spooky season is here! If you are on the hunt for Halloween decor that doesn’t sacrifice your style, take notes from these frighteningly chic decor picks. Find the links below to purchase: Terracotta Skull Candelabra West Elm | $55 Buy It Here. Printable Wall Art (Downloadable Set of 20) Etsy | $10.50 Buy It... View Article

ENTERTAINING
October 6, 2021

Fireside S’mores With a Few Tasty Twists

It’s fall, y’all! Cooler weather is on the way, so it’s time to start planning for crisp evenings spent outdoors with friends and family – and all the fun and food that come along with it. Whether your backyard features a fire pit, fireplace, or built-in grill, a fire-roasted s’more is the perfect dessert to... View Article

ENTERTAINING
September 29, 2021

HARDSCAPE HERO | Pete Morrow | Frederick Landscaping | August 2021

Designer Pete Morrow of Maryland-based Frederick Landscaping isn’t afraid of an uphill battle when it comes to a hardscape project. So when a client brought him in to create a design for his steeply pitched backyard, Morrow knew exactly what to do. He worked with the homeowner on a plan that claimed more usable space... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
September 14, 2021

The TaleGate | Episode 1 | Donald Sherbeyn

Watch June’s Hardscape Hero, Donald Sherbeyn, chat with Belgard Mid-Atlantic’s Jim Steve about what’s made Sherbeyn’s Landscapes successful over his many years in the industry. See more from his winning project in our Hardscape Hero blog here. If you would like to be considered for a HARDSCAPE HERO award, submit your project here. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to see more... View Article

THE TALEGATE
September 13, 2021

Rethinking “Value” in Hardscaping Upgrades

There’s no doubt that adding hardscape elements to the outside of your home adds value to your lifestyle. Whether it’s a patio and outdoor kitchen for entertaining guests, a walkway or wall, or a fire pit or pool for seasonal enjoyment, hardscape projects can make your outdoor space more fun and functional. The question then... View Article

ENTERTAINING
September 8, 2021

HARDSCAPE HERO | Darrell Rogers | Ed’s Landscaping | July 2021

Darrell Rogers is a problem solver. A good thing, as his role at Virginia-based Ed’s Landscaping sometimes requires him to solve a puzzle before a project ever kicks off. A recent job had Rogers designing a pool around a number of design challenges like utility easements and setback requirements – and of course client requests. “The biggest... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
August 23, 2021

Building the Basics: The Importance of Transparency

Getting a job done on time, on plan, and on budget are all key to the success of a project, but your relationship with your client will also play a major role in a successful build. It’s important to establish trust and transparency before the project even kicks off. The technical terms that are a... View Article

BUILDING THE BASICS
August 23, 2021