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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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HARDSCAPE HERO | Matt Scott | Ultimate Hardscapes | November 2023

Whether it’s Michael Jordan in ‘95 or Elvis Presley in ‘68, people love a comeback. That’s why we were so excited about Matt Scott and Ultimate Hardscapes’ HARDSCAPE HERO win in November. Matt’s been in the industry for fifteen years now and isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. While grateful for a little downtime... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
January 9, 2024

HARDSCAPE HERO | Micah Miller | Easton Outdoors | October 2023

Anyone who follows our HARDSCAPE HERO program will be familiar with Micah Miller and Easton Outdoors’ success story: Micah started mowing lawns in high school, which led to a full-blown landscaping business. His business grew quickly, so he had to diversify, leading him to specialize in water features and eventually hardscapes. For his second HARDSCAPE... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
December 11, 2023

HARDSCAPE HERO Continues to Grow as New Winners Attend Year-End Ceremony

On October 6th we celebrated Belgard’s 9th Annual HARDSCAPE HERO of the Year award ceremony at The Dominion Energy Center in Richmond, Virginia. The HARDSCAPE HERO program was developed nine years ago to celebrate our contractor partners who go above and beyond to put the Belgard product on display in the most artful and creative... View Article

BELGARD, HARDSCAPE HERO
November 8, 2023

Belgard’s ROOMS Planner Breaks Down Walls in the Design Process

Unless a contractor is hand drawing their outdoor space designs, they are likely using 3D modeling and animation programs to plan out the next job. Not only can this kind of software be expensive, but it lacks practical application for most homeowners who would need to take the time to learn the software. Belgard ROOMS... View Article

BELGARD, BUILDING THE BASICS, Uncategorized
September 28, 2023

HARDSCAPE HERO | Kevin Butler | The Outdoor Living Company | September 2023

Your home is your sanctuary, so naturally, you need any additions to be exactly what you want. But what happens when you don’t know exactly what you want? When you’re unsure about what kind of outdoor space is the right choice, you call Kevin Butler and The Outdoor Living Company. Kevin has a way of... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
September 28, 2023

HARDSCAPE HERO | Luke Walton | Integrity Landscaping Solutions | August 2023

The visionary filmmaker Orson Welles said, “The enemy of art is the absence of limitations.” Luke Walton and the team at Integrity Landscaping Solutions see hurdles thrown at them by the terrain as opportunities to show off their creative chops. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the project that secured them their first Hardscape... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
September 14, 2023

HARDSCAPE HERO | Jeff Crandell | Scapes Inc. | July 2023

Sometimes the most impressive projects aren’t those that start from scratch, but rather transformations of existing installations. For Jeff Crandell and the team at Scapes Inc., updating their client’s backyard pool proved to be an exhibition in craftsmanship and secured this month’s Hardscape Hero win. “I think we were able to take a nice backyard... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
August 22, 2023

Hardscape Hero: Where Work That Speaks for Itself Gets Heard

Taking pride in your work has many practical benefits. Building a reputation for quality craftsmanship is a surefire way to create trust with homeowners and get more jobs through word-of-mouth. But now that you’ve spent years honing your craft, the projects you create have evolved from functional spaces to art installations. You may feel your... View Article

BELGARD
August 13, 2023

HARDSCAPE HERO | Ray Ditmeyer | Custom Outdoor Solutions LLC | June 2023

In today’s world, it’s getting more and more difficult to fight for people’s attention. Everyone’s eyes are being pulled in a million different directions at once, and hardscaping certainly isn’t immune to this reality. For Ray Ditmeyer and the team at Custom Outdoor Solutions, the goal with every job is to create work that you... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO, PROJECT FEATURES
August 1, 2023

Water Features Can Raise the Level of Any Outdoor Living Space

Hardscapes must be made to withstand wind, rain, snow and anything else mother nature can muster, all while maintaining their beauty and elegance. So, why not lean into the elemental nature of the hardscape? Water features are an incredible way to create ambiance in any outdoor setting, from sprinkling a touch of character to completely... View Article

BELGARD
July 25, 2023