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- September 3, 2025
From Farm Roots to Award-Winning Hardscapes: Craig Smith, BR Design Build For Craig Smith of BR Design Build, the path to becoming a Belgard HARDSCAPE HERO wasn’t paved overnight. It was built through decades of grit, problem-solving and a relentless drive to do things the right way. Craig’s journey started on the Eastern Shore, working... 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


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