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PROJECT FEATURES - May 19, 2023
The McShin Foundation Lays the Groundwork for Recovery At Belgard Mid-Atlantic, we believe that everyone deserves a little piece of outdoor heaven. That’s why we implemented our Paves the Good program to find philanthropic and charity projects and share the patio love. The premise is simple: the contractor submits a job and agrees to donate... View Article
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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
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 | 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 | 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: 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
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
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
HARDSCAPE HERO | Allen Abisia | Creative Outdoors | May 2023
Sometimes, getting back to basics is the key to success. Allen Abisia and the team at Creative Outdoors Inc. take pride in their classic approach to the hardscaping business: just good old-fashioned hard work and word-of-mouth marketing. And no wonder people recommend them, just take a look at the incredible job that won Creative Outdoors... View Article
Belgard’s Latest Paves the Good Project Makes Outdoor Living Accessible for Local Veteran
Paves the Good projects come in all shapes and sizes, from a simple backyard patio to big ground-up projects like the recent collaboration between Belgard, Easton Outdoors and Tunnel to Towers. It was a sunny summer day in James City County, Virginia and the yard was full of friends, family and a number of first... View Article
Four Creative Uses for Permeable Pavers
The visionary architect Buckminster Fuller once said “Ninety-nine percent of who you are is invisible and untouchable.” Fuller understood that whether it’s a person or a building, most of what you see is connected to some deeper core residing beneath the surface. A huge proponent of environmentalism, he also understood that while design needs to... View Article