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- 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 | Patrick McGrath | Affordable Hardscapes of VA | July 2015

Meet this month’s Hardscape Hero, Patrick McGrath of Affordable Hardscapes of Virginia in Virginia Beach. Patrick and his partner, Sage, are supported by a skilled crew who specialize in design, installation and repair of outdoor living areas. In other words, all things hardscape! Through a combination of time tested workmanship, professional in-house engineering and knowledge... View Article


HARDSCAPE HERO | James River Nurseries | June 2015

This month’s Hardscape Hero is the team of Mike Hildebrand, John Guidon and Dean Johnson from James River Nurseries. We spoke to John Guidon about the winning hardscape project and James River Nurseries’ approach to exceeding their clients’ expectations. James River Nurseries is a full service landscape/hardscape firm with the ability to design and manage... View Article


HARDSCAPE HERO | Nicholas Molter | Molter Landscaping | March 2015

Meet this month’s Hardscape Hero, Nicholas Molter of Molter Landscaping in Chester, VA. Specializing in landscape design and installation, Nicholas’ company has been in business for five years. Recent hardscape installations include patios, sidewalks, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, and retaining walls. Molter Landscaping’s latest project centers around creating an outdoor living space. The plans call... View Article


HARDSCAPE HERO | Linda Jensen | Arrowwood Landscapes | November 2014

Meet November’s Hardscape Hero, Linda Jensen from Arrowwood Landscapes. Linda describes Arrowwood Landscapes as a “boutique’ design/build company.” They love to create unique outdoor spaces with hardscape, landscape and low-voltage lighting elements. Her company prides itself on focusing on one project at a time and completing it before beginning the next. Linda and her team... View Article


HARDSCAPE HERO | Brian Gillespie | Ultimate Hardscapes | October 2014

Meet October’s Hardscape Hero, Brian Gillespie from Ultimate Hardscapes. Brian Gillespie, in Newport News, VA, has 15 years custom construction experience. At Ultimate Hardscapes he and his team specialize in the design and installation of exquisite outdoor living environments using hardscapes. From simple patio and fire pit installations to award winning showcase projects, Ultimate Hardscapes... View Article