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When it comes to any trade, generational knowledge is essential for creating excellent work that will last. For Theo Tidmore and the team at Holloway Company, those skills that have been passed down through decades of experience were the key to winning December’s HARDSCAPE HERO Award. Theo Tidmore was born into the landscaping business. His... View Article
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Building outdoor spaces to make memories with friends and loved ones is important work. Having a space to gather with the people who mean the most to you and enjoy some fresh air and sunshine can build bonds that will last a lifetime. As small business owners, hardscapers not only create these spaces but also... View Article
Hardscaping Professionals Gather in Virginia for 2025’s Belgard University
For the past four years, Belgard has been gathering contractors and dealers from the Mid-Atlantic region to network, share knowledge and explore new Belgard products and innovations. Belgard University began as a way for our partners to learn about updates in the Belgard catalog and has grown into a platform for industry experts to teach... View Article
Enjoying Outdoor Living Through the Winter
Outdoor Living Year-Round Enjoying outdoor living shouldn’t be limited to the year’s warmer months. Your backyard is an extension of your home, and as the seasons change you want to continue using every part of your living space to its full potential. There are so many options for making outdoor living during the winter months... View Article
HARDSCAPE HERO | October 2024 | Micah Miller | Easton Outdoors
We’re always excited to get first-time winners in the HARDSCAPE HERO program. The more we can build a community of elite craftsmen, the more everyone benefits as we expand the knowledge base and mutual support. That being said, the HARDSCAPE HERO program was developed to form lasting partnerships with the contractors who turn Belgard pavers... View Article
How Belgard’s Design Studio Can Help Your Hardscaping Business
Whether you’re selling medical equipment or baking bread, communication is one of the most important aspects of running any business. When it comes to hardscaping, that communication is essential for aligning a contractor’s expertise and the homeowner’s vision for their dream outdoor space. As a contractor, you live and breathe hardscapes. You can look at... View Article
A Decade of Belgard Mid-Atlantic’s HARDSCAPE HERO
Even if you make the greatest outdoor living products on the planet, they can’t shine without a skilled craftsman with a vision to turn those raw materials into an outdoor oasis. That’s why we developed the HARDSCAPE HERO program ten years ago, to show our amazing contractors how much we appreciate their hard work and... View Article
HARDSCAPE HERO | July 2024 | Jeff Crandell | Scapes, Inc.
Everyone is driven to succeed by different factors. Some people seek recognition and prestige, while others are just happy with the paycheck that comes from a job well done. For Jeff Crandell and the team at Scapes, Inc. the accolades are just a byproduct of the desire to build unique, beautiful outdoor spaces. And the... View Article
Smart Tech For Creating A Modern Outdoor Space
People have been crafting beautiful outdoor spaces since humans moved from hunter-gatherer groups to permanent agricultural settlements. Many of the tools for creating and maintaining those spaces have changed very little over thousands of years. With industrialization came new technology for sculpting the land and carving masonry, and electricity only made those tools more efficient.... View Article
HARDSCAPE HERO | May 2024 | Ricky Simmons | Simmons Lawn & Landscaping
While some artists work better in a group, it’s always impressive to see someone strike out on their own with grace and success. The greatest solo artists come into their own by following their creative vision and holding themselves to the highest standards. He may not have platinum records, but Ricky Simmons has his fair... View Article
Making Sure Your Plants Thrive as Temperatures Rise
Good hardscapes act as an extension of both the home and the surrounding landscape. They exist in the space between the straight lines and symmetry of manmade architecture, and the gentle curves and free movement of the natural world. The key to maintaining this balance and keeping your hardscape from leaning too far in the... View Article