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- February 26, 2026
Hardscape Hero, Ted Tidmore: Transforming the Unusable into the Unforgettable  When Ted Tidmore of Holloway Company first walked the backyard of his winning project in Round Hill, Virginia, he looked straight down at what most contractors would immediately consider an unruly challenge. Although the elevated view of the golf course below was serene, the terrain... View Article

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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 | John Betts | Betts Masonry | August 2014

Meet August’s Hardscape Hero, John Betts from Betts Masonry. Hometown: Powhatan, Virginia With nearly twenty years’ experience as a commercial bricklayer and seven installing concrete pavers, it’s no exaggeration when John Betts says he’s passionate about hardscapes. From walkways and outdoor kitchens to driveways and retaining walls, John approaches each project as a new opportunity,... View Article


HARDSCAPE HERO | JT Hale | Atlantis Patios | June 2014

Meet June’s Hardscape Hero, JT Hale from Atlantis Patios. JT lives and works in Newport News, Virginia and has three years of Hardscape experience. Though, as JT will point out, the number of projects he’s completed in that three years have given him a great deal of experience. JT and his team specialize in transforming... View Article


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