HARDSCAPE HERO

BELGARD, HARDSCAPE HERO - May 12, 2025

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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HARDSCAPE HERO | May 2024 | Ricky Simmons | Simmons Lawn & Landscaping

While some artists work better in a group, it’s always impressive to see someone strike out on their own with grace and success. The greatest solo artists come into their own by following their creative vision and holding themselves to the highest standards. He may not have platinum records, but Ricky Simmons has his fair... View Article

BELGARD, HARDSCAPE HERO
July 18, 2024

HARDSCAPE HERO | April 2024 | Vinny Coppola | Stone & Wood Hardscapes LLC

It’s easy for a big splashy patio to catch anyone’s attention with sweeping vistas and multi-tiered design. We love the large-scale “wow” projects, complete with winding walkways and bubbling water features, but when a space is particularly small, the time spent on minute details shines through. For Vinny Coppola and the team at Stone &... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
June 12, 2024

HARDSCAPE HERO | March 2024 | Andrew Cutright | Greensward LLC

Creating the perfect outdoor living space is a balancing act. Somewhere between the homeowner’s vision and the potential that the landscape holds lies the seed for the ultimate backyard oasis. For Andrew Cutright and the crew at Greensward LLC, this balance comes from years of experience and a willingness to understand what a homeowner wants,... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
May 9, 2024

HARDSCAPE HERO | February 2024 | James Aguilera | Apex Masonry LLC

When it comes to outdoor spaces, it’s easy to be awed by huge tiered patios and elegant pools. Bigger isn’t always better, and humble spaces can contain multitudes when it comes to a hardscaper’s imagination. Sometimes smaller projects just need the right inspired elements, an eye for design and creative use of the space to... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
April 19, 2024

HARDSCAPE HERO | January 2024 | Owen Ness – Cross Creek Nursery

In any craft it’s always good to introduce fresh perspectives to keep things interesting, and what better way than getting some young blood in the game. Our January HARDSCAPE HERO award puts Cross Creek Nursery’s Owen Ness, one of our youngest winners ever, front and center with an amazing project. While Cross Creek has basked... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
March 14, 2024

HARDSCAPE HERO | December 2023 | Donald Sherbeyn | Sherbeyn’s Landscape

When we create the HARDSCAPE HERO Hall of Fame, Donald Sherbeyn will certainly be a first-ballot selection. After winning six monthly HARDSCAPE HERO awards and HARDSCAPE HERO of the Year twice, Sherbeyn hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down. With this seventh win, Donald and Sherbeyn’s Landscape give us the feeling they’re just getting started. ... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
February 12, 2024

HARDSCAPE HERO | Matt Scott | Ultimate Hardscapes | November 2023

Whether it’s Michael Jordan in ‘95 or Elvis Presley in ‘68, people love a comeback. That’s why we were so excited about Matt Scott and Ultimate Hardscapes’ HARDSCAPE HERO win in November. Matt’s been in the industry for fifteen years now and isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. While grateful for a little downtime... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
January 9, 2024

HARDSCAPE HERO | Micah Miller | Easton Outdoors | October 2023

Anyone who follows our HARDSCAPE HERO program will be familiar with Micah Miller and Easton Outdoors’ success story: Micah started mowing lawns in high school, which led to a full-blown landscaping business. His business grew quickly, so he had to diversify, leading him to specialize in water features and eventually hardscapes. For his second HARDSCAPE... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
December 11, 2023

HARDSCAPE HERO Continues to Grow as New Winners Attend Year-End Ceremony

On October 6th we celebrated Belgard’s 9th Annual HARDSCAPE HERO of the Year award ceremony at The Dominion Energy Center in Richmond, Virginia. The HARDSCAPE HERO program was developed nine years ago to celebrate our contractor partners who go above and beyond to put the Belgard product on display in the most artful and creative... View Article

BELGARD, HARDSCAPE HERO
November 8, 2023

HARDSCAPE HERO | Kevin Butler | The Outdoor Living Company | September 2023

Your home is your sanctuary, so naturally, you need any additions to be exactly what you want. But what happens when you don’t know exactly what you want? When you’re unsure about what kind of outdoor space is the right choice, you call Kevin Butler and The Outdoor Living Company. Kevin has a way of... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
September 28, 2023