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HARDSCAPE HERO - 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 | Josh Bell | New Leaf Landscaping | April 2022

For a guy who shares his last name with the inventor of the telephone, it’s no wonder that Josh Bell places so much importance on strong communication. And with his second win in less than a year, this Hardscape Hero might be onto something with that belief. The winning project in Mechanicsville, VA began when... View Article

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May 24, 2022

HARDSCAPE HERO | Lenny Peters | Lenny’s Landscapes | March 2022

Lenny Peters of Lenny’s Landscapes was raised to live by a tongue-in-cheek but extremely wise motto: K.I.S.S. – Keep It Simple, Stupid! That friendly advice from his father has guided Lenny in all of his business decisions, and has made his 5-year-old Culpepper, VA company a simple success. Peters got early exposure to the world... View Article

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April 29, 2022

HARDSCAPE HERO | Jeremy South | South Side Specialties | February 2022

Jeremy South’s second Hardscape Hero win in just six months is an example of the award being based on a quality finished product rather than a dramatically-scaled build story. According to South, this project also went incredibly smooth! But even without any drama during the construction phase, the client still ended up with a dramatic outdoor living... View Article

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March 9, 2022

Get In on Exclusive Perks as a Belgard Hardscape Hero

Does your company have a recent project that stands out as a real showstopper? You could be a Belgard Hardscape Hero! Our monthly awards program for outstanding residential hardscape installations recognizes the best of the best among contractors working with Belgard products – but the benefits don’t end there. What else can you expect as... View Article

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March 7, 2022

HARDSCAPE HERO | Lonny Arter | Bryan & Sons | January 2022

The pandemic has disrupted business all over the world for the last two years, and hardscape design companies have been no exception. Our January Hardscape Hero, Lonny Arter, may still be feeling the ripple effects of pandemic-caused production and shipping delays, but he’s also proof that perseverance pays off. His Easton, MD company, Bryan &... View Article

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February 15, 2022

HARDSCAPE HERO | Clinton Ferris | Ferris Landscaping | December 2021

They say that when you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life. Clinton Ferris of Virginia’s Ferris Landscaping has taken that old adage to heart, turning even a tricky patio install into just a pleasant afternoon on the lake. When clients in Mineral, VA approached Ferris about installing a patio... View Article

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January 6, 2022

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

HARDSCAPE HERO
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

HARDSCAPE HERO
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

HARDSCAPE HERO
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

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