HARDSCAPE HERO

HARDSCAPE HERO - July 10, 2025

Crafting Elevation: Jordan Miller’s Award-Winning Vision in Cypress Creek In the hardscaping world, a project’s success is often measured by the beauty of the final result. But for Jordan Miller of Landworks Unlimited, it’s the transformation that tells the real story—the creative problem-solving, craftsmanship and connection with clients that happen before the first paver is... View Article

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HARDSCAPE HERO | David Durning | Landscape Solutions of Virginia | April 2018

Every job is different, but for April’s winner, David Durning of Landscape Solutions of VA, perseverance was the necessary secret ingredient to become our new HARDSCAPE HERO. Durning is a three-time HARDSCAPE HERO, and his latest winning project took ingenuity, attention to detail, and more than a little gumption to complete. The winning project started... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
May 4, 2018

HARDSCAPE HERO | Chris Johannsen | Commonwealth Curb Appeal | March 2018

Becoming a HARDSCAPE HERO is an impressive feat. With hundreds of contractors from around the region submitting, being selected is an honor. Winning projects are selected because of their attention to detail, creativity, and ingenuity. This month, we are pleased to award Commonwealth Curb Appeal their fourth HARDSCAPE HERO award. Chris Johannsen wears many hats... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
April 9, 2018

HARDSCAPE HERO | Clinton Ferris | Ferris Landscaping | February 2018

February’s HARDSCAPE HERO winner, Clinton Ferris of Ferris Landscaping, had his work cut out for him when an existing client asked him to do a complete renovation of their patio. Designing from a blank slate is one thing, but it can be tough to design around existing installations such as pools and old patios. “The... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
February 26, 2018

HARDSCAPE HERO | Taylor Adams | Dominion Pavers | December 2017

The secret to creating the perfect patio is the willingness to collaborate. That was precisely the case with December’s HARDSCAPE Hero winner, Taylor Adams of Dominion Pavers. Their winning project was an ensemble of influence from his designer, Chris Rupp; the homeowner; an electrician; and his crew. The finished patio includes a refurbished pool deck,... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
January 9, 2018

HARDSCAPE HERO | Patrick McGrath | Virginia Beach Patios | November 2017

Planning any patio project requires strong attention to detail and the ability to turn a customer’s vision into a reality. Planning a patio with integrated water features, gas lines, and changes in grade takes precision and patience. November’s HARDSCAPE HERO Patrick McGrath of Virginia Beach Patios was excited when faced with such a tough project... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
December 6, 2017

HARDSCAPE HERO of the Year: Jeff Gray, Outdoor Visions by Jeff Gray

On a beautiful Fall day in Richmond, dozens of HARDSCAPE HEROES gathered from across the region to spend the day together celebrating and discovering who would be named HARDSCAPE HERO of the Year. In the afternoon, the Heroes competed in the Techniseal Clay Classic, which was followed by the annual HARDSCAPE HERO of the Year... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
November 8, 2017

A Day with Champions; The HARDSCAPE HERO of the Year 2017 Recap

What started as a modest program to reward our hard-working, talented partners has quickly grown into a revered, industry-leading initiative. Last year, the first annual awards dinner featured a night at Quirk Hotel and a fantastic dinner at the Boathouse, where we celebrated the first-ever HARDSCAPE HERO of the Year, Donald Sherbeyn. This year’s HARDSCAPE... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
November 8, 2017

HARDSCAPE HERO | Eric Ellington | Glen Allen Grounds Management, LLC | October 2017

Sometimes the best way to complete a patio project is to help a long-time customer realize the value of an outdoor living space. October’s HARDSCAPE HERO winner, Eric Ellington of Glen Allen Grounds Management, LLC, did just that. Eric, who is the vice president of the company, has been in the hardscaping industry for a... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
October 31, 2017

HARDSCAPE HERO | Jesse Dunlap | DSD Landscaping | September 2017

It’s not every day that you’re asked to complete an 8,000-square-foot job for a Major League Baseball player. September’s HARDSCAPE HERO winner Jesse Dunlap of DSD Landscaping, Inc. was asked to do exactly that, and he knocked it out of the park. “I love building relationships with clients,” says Dunlap. This project was no different.... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
October 5, 2017

HARDSCAPE HERO | Josh Franklin | Deckscapes of Virginia, LLC | August 2017

Congrats to August’s HARDSCAPE HERO winner, Josh Franklin of Deckscapes of Virginia LLC, located in Catharpin, Virginia. Josh has been in the hardscaping industry for 6 years and is originally from Tappahannock, Virginia. When he’s not designing beautiful outdoor living spaces, he spends his time hunting and fishing. “My whole family gets together after I... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
September 1, 2017

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