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BELGARD, HARDSCAPE HERO - December 11, 2025

Shining the Light on a Green Side Showpiece: Hardscape Hero, Jeff Crandell When Jeff Crandell of Scapes, Inc. first walked the property of his winning project, the sunlight was blocked out by tree cover, and the existing outdoor space was dilapidated, on the verge of being unsafe. The home backed up to a picturesque par-three... View Article

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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

HARDSCAPE HERO
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

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

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April 21, 2021

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

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March 15, 2021

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

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February 12, 2021

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