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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
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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
Ideas to Elevate Summer Fun for New or Existing Projects
Spring is a time of rebirth, of blossoming life and new beginnings. As nature wakes up from its wintery slumber and the months warm up leading into summer, it’s time for homeowners to start imagining what kinds of potential lay dormant in their outdoor spaces. Analysis paralysis can be the first big hurdle to clear... View Article
Post-Winter Maintenance: Breathe New Life Into Your Outdoor Space
Outdoor living isn’t something that’s confined to a single season. No one should miss out on their backyard oasis simply because it’s cold outside, and Belgard has no shortage of solutions for keeping you toasty throughout the winter months. That being said, some seasons are rougher on your patio than others, from fluctuating temperatures to... View Article
Painting With Pavers: New Colorways for the Richmond and Crofton Markets
No two backyards are alike. Nature presents such a wide variety of colors, textures and shapes, which coalesce into any number of unique tapestries, even within the same neighborhood. With the endless potential of any outdoor space, we want to make sure you have as many options as possible to assemble the perfect hardscape for... View Article