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HARDSCAPE HERO - April 19, 2024

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

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HARDSCAPE HERO | Patrick McGrath | Virginia Beach Patios | November 2021

With three previous wins under his belt, this month’s Hardscape Hero is proficient in award-winning hardscape design. But Patrick McGrath of Virginia Beach Patios still comes up against uniquely challenging projects that require outside-the-box thinking, like this design for a little jewel box of a backyard in Croatan, Virginia. The home sits in a residential... View Article

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December 16, 2021

HARDSCAPE HERO | Scott Prunty | Solid Structures | October 2021

Every contractor knows the delicate balancing act of turning a customer’s wish list into a workable design … but imagine the stakes when that customer is also your spouse! Scott Prunty of Virginia Beach’s Solid Structures faced just that situation recently when he and his wife added a whole suite of outdoor living upgrades to... View Article

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November 17, 2021

Hardscape Hero of the Year Award Ceremony | 2021

Every year, the most talented installers in the Mid-Atlantic region come together in Richmond, Virginia to be recognized for their exceptional work at the Belgard Hardscape Hero Awards. Now in its 7th year, the Hardscape Hero Award Ceremony was designed to celebrate and reward contractors in our region who artfully combine functionality and design to make... View Article

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November 9, 2021

HARDSCAPE HERO | Jeremy South | South Side Specialties | September 2021

Jeremy South encourages his clients to dream big and pushes himself to do the same with his business. Whether he’s working on a hardscape plan for a homeowner or a five-year plan for his Virginia-based company South Side Specialties, his ability to create a solid vision ensures a successful build. A recent project started out... View Article

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October 6, 2021

HARDSCAPE HERO | Pete Morrow | Frederick Landscaping | August 2021

Designer Pete Morrow of Maryland-based Frederick Landscaping isn’t afraid of an uphill battle when it comes to a hardscape project. So when a client brought him in to create a design for his steeply pitched backyard, Morrow knew exactly what to do. He worked with the homeowner on a plan that claimed more usable space... View Article

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September 14, 2021

HARDSCAPE HERO | Darrell Rogers | Ed’s Landscaping | July 2021

Darrell Rogers is a problem solver. A good thing, as his role at Virginia-based Ed’s Landscaping sometimes requires him to solve a puzzle before a project ever kicks off. A recent job had Rogers designing a pool around a number of design challenges like utility easements and setback requirements – and of course client requests. “The biggest... View Article

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August 23, 2021

HARDSCAPE HERO | Donald Sherbeyn | Sherbeyn’s Landscape | June 2021

Donald Sherbeyn is no stranger to the Hardscape Hero program. This project marks his second Hardscape Hero win of 2021, putting his grand total of Hardscape Hero of the Month wins at five. He was also the first-ever Hardscape Hero of the Year winner back in 2016. This winning project proved to be a hard-earned... View Article

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August 13, 2021

HARDSCAPE HERO | Nick Molter | Precision Patios and Pools | May 2021

Belgard contractors are used to creating show-stopping focal points for projects, but Nick Molter’s client had an unusual request for a truly one-of-a-kind hardscape element. The homeowners had been moving an antique garden fountain from house to house for more than a decade, and although it hadn’t worked in years, they wanted the ornate concrete... View Article

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July 8, 2021

HARDSCAPE HERO | Donald Sherbeyn | Sherbeyn’s Lawn & Landscaping | April 2021

Listening, a skill in high demand in today’s society, is a secret to success for our latest Belgard Hardscape Hero award winner. Donald Sherbeyn of Sherbeyn’s Lawn and Landscape is an accomplished designer and installer in the Mid-Atlantic region and the April recipient of Belgard’s Hardscape Hero award. He is also celebrated in elite company... View Article

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June 7, 2021

HARDSCAPE HERO | Josh Bell | New Leaf Landscaping | March 2021

Integration is everything to Josh Bell. Whether it’s partnerships with manufacturers, his crew or a project installation, creating meaningful synergies is the key to his success. Nearly 25 years ago, Bell was at a crossroads and, like many of us do at times, he questioned what he wanted to do with the rest of his... View Article

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May 10, 2021