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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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HARDSCAPE HERO | Lenny Peters | Lenny’s Landscapes | March 2022

Lenny Peters of Lenny’s Landscapes was raised to live by a tongue-in-cheek but extremely wise motto: K.I.S.S. – Keep It Simple, Stupid! That friendly advice from his father has guided Lenny in all of his business decisions, and has made his 5-year-old Culpepper, VA company a simple success. Peters got early exposure to the world... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
April 29, 2022

Product Highlight: Melville Wall

Add dimension and definition to an outdoor living design with our new Melville Wall system. The smooth texture and subtle chamfer of the block create modern, clean lines, while the matching cap completes the seamless aesthetic. These new products are a welcome addition to the Belgard collection of walls, pavers and caps. Belgard Mid-Atlantic Sales... View Article

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HARDSCAPE HERO | Jeremy South | South Side Specialties | February 2022

Jeremy South’s second Hardscape Hero win in just six months is an example of the award being based on a quality finished product rather than a dramatically-scaled build story. According to South, this project also went incredibly smooth! But even without any drama during the construction phase, the client still ended up with a dramatic outdoor living... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
March 9, 2022

Get In on Exclusive Perks as a Belgard Hardscape Hero

Does your company have a recent project that stands out as a real showstopper? You could be a Belgard Hardscape Hero! Our monthly awards program for outstanding residential hardscape installations recognizes the best of the best among contractors working with Belgard products – but the benefits don’t end there. What else can you expect as... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
March 7, 2022

Outdoor Living Trends for 2022

With warm spring days just around the corner, it’s time to start planning your outdoor upgrades! Whether you’ll be working from home on your deck or entertaining friends on your patio, you’ll want to incorporate some of 2022’s hottest outdoor living trends. Here’s what we’re seeing: Blending Indoor/Outdoor For years, the trend was “bringing the... View Article

ENTERTAINING
March 1, 2022

HARDSCAPE HERO | Lonny Arter | Bryan & Sons | January 2022

The pandemic has disrupted business all over the world for the last two years, and hardscape design companies have been no exception. Our January Hardscape Hero, Lonny Arter, may still be feeling the ripple effects of pandemic-caused production and shipping delays, but he’s also proof that perseverance pays off. His Easton, MD company, Bryan &... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
February 15, 2022

Brighten Up Your Winter Patio with These Plants and Flowers

This time of year can be pretty bleak in many parts of the country, with cold temperatures, bare trees, and overcast skies. If the midwinter color palette of grays and whites has you feeling the blues, it might be time to winterize your landscape plan. A pop of green –or even an unexpected bloom of... View Article

HOW TO
January 19, 2022

HARDSCAPE HERO | Clinton Ferris | Ferris Landscaping | December 2021

They say that when you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life. Clinton Ferris of Virginia’s Ferris Landscaping has taken that old adage to heart, turning even a tricky patio install into just a pleasant afternoon on the lake. When clients in Mineral, VA approached Ferris about installing a patio... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
January 6, 2022

HARDSCAPE HERO | Patrick McGrath | Virginia Beach Patios | November 2021

With three previous wins under his belt, this month’s Hardscape Hero is proficient in award-winning hardscape design. But Patrick McGrath of Virginia Beach Patios still comes up against uniquely challenging projects that require outside-the-box thinking, like this design for a little jewel box of a backyard in Croatan, Virginia. The home sits in a residential... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
December 16, 2021

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