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A well-made outdoor living space can trick you into thinking it grew there overnight. For January’s HARDSCAPE HERO, Blake Matheny, this illusion comes from high-level craftsmanship and decades of experience. He and the team at Landscape Renovations of Virginia secured their first monthly win with this incredible patio and pool deck that emerged in two... View Article
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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
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
HARDSCAPE HERO | Wayne Melancon | Land Tech Group of VA | February 2021
Word-of-mouth marketing has long been one of the most powerful channels for developing new business. In fact, 92% of consumers believe suggestions from friends and family more than advertising, according to a recent Neilsen report. That doesn’t mean that advertising doesn’t work. It just means that as humans, we trust those closest to us when... View Article
HARDSCAPE HERO | Andy Welch | Oriole Landscaping | January 2021
In the hardscape industry, small spaces can offer big opportunities for creative design. When Andy Welch from Oriole Landscaping first walked the property of this Hardscape Hero-winning project, he knew something special was about to take shape. “Especially for smaller installations, the right design choices, both aesthetically and functionally, can have a bigger impact than... View Article
HARDSCAPE HERO | Justin Flagg | Greenfield | December 2020
When Justin Flagg started Greenfield Landscaping over 15 years ago in his college dorm, he never imagined that he would have to steer his company of twenty employees through a worldwide pandemic. With relentless dedication to his crews and clients, Flagg not only survived, he thrived. “This job started right around the time the pandemic... View Article
HARDSCAPE HERO | Donald Sherbeyn | Sherbeyn’s Lawn & Landscape | November 2020
There are contractors who we do business with and those who are truly family. Donald Sherbeyn, a three-time Hardscape Hero monthly winner and the 2016 Hardscape Hero of the Year, exemplifies Eagle Bay values of hard work, environmental stewardship and providing excellent customer service. Celebrating 25 years in the business this year, Donald Sherbeyn of... View Article
HARDSCAPE HERO | Wayne Long | Albemarle Walls & Pavers | October 2020
Winning has its perks–just ask Wayne Long of Albemarle Walls & Pavers. The two-time HARDSCAPE HERO, 2018 HARDSCAPE HERO of the YEAR and 2018 Anchor Wall of the Year winner secured his most recent winning project after the homeowner saw his feature in the Eagle Bay catalog. “The homeowners saw our project in the... View Article
HARDSCAPE HERO | Jeff Gray | Outdoor Visions by Jeff Gray | September 2020
For the Grays, winning is a family tradition. Jeff Gray and son Jeffrey are no strangers to winning the HARDSCAPE HERO award, and Jeff also claims the title of 2017 HARDSCAPE HERO OF THE YEAR. Their latest winning project shows the same exemplary craftsmanship and skilled design that continues to wow their clients and win... View Article
HARDSCAPE HERO | Eric Beaune | Beaune Brothers Landscaping | August 2020
A properly designed outdoor living space can completely change the personality and atmosphere of a home. First time HARDSCAPE HERO winner, Eric Beaune of Beaune Brothers Landscaping, recently helped his client transform the backyard of an Airbnb property into a beautiful and functional space. Thanks to Beaune’s design expertise, the new outdoor living space not... View Article
HARDSCAPE HERO | Joel Cross | JC Design, Construction & Landscape | July 2020
Having a community to rely on can make completing any project easier. July’s HARDSCAPE HERO winner, Joel Cross of J.C. Design, turned to his network for help on his first winning project, and it paid off. The project began when a high school friend contacted him, after seeing some of his other work online. “They... View Article