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- November 18, 2025
From Cutting Grass to Crafted Spaces: HARDSCAPE HERO, Ricky Simmons   For Ricky Simmons, owner of Simmons Lawn & Landscaping, the road to becoming a HARDSCAPE HERO started behind a mower and led to full-scale outdoor living design and installation. Powered by vision, passion and a commitment to do the job right, Ricky has built... 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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