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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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It’s a tough time to be a small business owner, but Ricky Simmons has found a way to solve issues like labor shortages and wage disputes. After being in business for almost 25 years, Simmons has scaled his company down to just a single reliable, dedicated, and extremely satisfied employee, himself! As the President... View Article
HARDSCAPE HERO | Tyler Marshall & Bruce Clay | Oak Valley Landscape & Hardscape, LLC | July 2022
If teamwork makes the dream work, then business partners Tyler Marshall and Bruce Clay are truly living the dream with their company, Oak Valley Landscape & Hardscape. And after working together for almost a decade, the pair has found the winning formula for making their clients’ hardscape dreams come true. Marshall, the affable Director... View Article
Outdoor Kitchen Design Tips
Your client might be focused on choosing the right cut of steak or the best toppings for pizza, but you know that the success of their outdoor kitchen starts way before the menu is ever planned. Solid outdoor kitchen design is absolutely key to ensuring that your homeowner gets the most function and enjoyment out... View Article
What Can the Belgard Authorized Contractor Program Do for You?
You’ve put in the hard work, you’ve grown your company, you’ve got a long client list of happy homeowners … but how can you take your hardscape business to the next level? Belgard has a simple answer to that question: our Belgard Authorized Contractor program. The program – open to qualifying hardscape professionals – is... View Article
HARDSCAPE HERO | Jon Marson | Ed’s Plant World | June 2022
Some people are born with a silver spoon in their mouth; Jon Marson was born with a shovel in his hand. “I was born into the landscape industry,” says Marson. “Ed’s Plant World was started by my father back in 1981, and I worked there as a child growing up – on weekends, after school,... View Article
HARDSCAPE HERO | Josh Goff | Commonwealth Curb Appeal | May 2022
Josh Goff of Commonwealth Curb Appeal returns as our Hardscape Hero this month for his fourth time with the title. And just like when he made the leap from landscaping to hardscaping almost 20 years ago, he knows that seeing success in this business takes a mix of heart, hustle, and hard work. This seasoned... View Article
Get Away from Summertime Travel Stress with a Backyard Staycation
Backyard Staycation If your summer travel plans have your stress levels rising faster than the price of gas, it might be time to think about a staycation! Your own backyard may not be at the top of your list of dream vacation destinations, but with a bit of imagination and a little DIY spirit you... View Article
Hardscape Hero | Josh Bell | New Leaf Landscaping | April 2022
For a guy who shares his last name with the inventor of the telephone, it’s no wonder that Josh Bell places so much importance on strong communication. And with his second win in less than a year, this Hardscape Hero might be onto something with that belief. The winning project in Mechanicsville, VA began when... View Article
Lighten Up: Integrating Lighting Into Your Hardscape Design
When you’re planning the outdoor living space of your dreams, don’t forget that a good chunk of your time enjoying it is probably going to take place after dark. Integrating lighting into your outdoor space during the design phase is the best way to ensure that your dream patio gets the full glow-up. Here are... View Article
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