
HARDSCAPE HERO
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The HARDSCAPE HERO program was developed to celebrate outdoor spaces that go above and beyond. The reason we get so many repeat winners is due to the years, often decades of experience, that create these breathtaking oases. February brought us Andrew Cutright of Greensward LLC’s third monthly win with an incredible lap pool, complete with... View Article
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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 | David Durning | Landscape Solutions of Virginia | May 2015
Meet this month’s Hardscape Hero, David Durning of Landscape Solutions of Virginia in Chesterfield. In addition to his 15+ years of experience, David is the first Hardscape Hero to have won our monthly contest twice – congratulations to David and his team! We caught up with David to ask him where he gets his inspiration.... View Article
HARDSCAPE HERO | Dave Moore | Permanent Paving and Sealing | April 2015
Meet this month’s Hardscape Hero, Dave Moore of Permanent Paving & Sealing in Midlothian, Virginia. Dave has over 37 years of experience as a state licensed paving and sealing contractor in Virginia, so he’s seen his share of projects. As an accomplished artist and collector of sculpture, he brings a unique perspective to the design... 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 | Christian Basnight | Basnight Land & Lawn | February 2015
Learn more about this month’s Hardscape Hero, Basnight Lawn & Landscaping... View Article
HARDSCAPE HERO | Stevi Brockwell | Garden Sanctuaries | January 2015
Learn more about January’s Hardscape Hero, Stevi Brockewell, and her latest Eagle Bay project.... View Article
HARDSCAPE HERO | Mike Halliday | Bluehill Landscapes | December 2014
Meet December’s Hardscape Hero, Mike Halliday of Bluehill Landscapes, and see his latest project.... 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
HARDSCAPE HERO | Josh Goff | Commonwealth Curb Appeal | September 2014
Meet September’s Hardscape Hero, Josh Goff from Commonwealth Curb Appeal. During Commonwealth Curb Appeal’s 10 years, Josh Goff has handled a wide variety of hardscape projects. As his company has grown, he has gained extensive experience in patios, pools, and complete outdoor living spaces in particular. Josh’s most recent project was a multi level patio that... View Article