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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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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
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 | 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
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
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 of the Year Award Ceremony | 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
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
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
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
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