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Hardscape Hero, Ted Tidmore: Transforming the Unusable into the Unforgettable When Ted Tidmore of Holloway Company first walked the backyard of his winning project in Round Hill, Virginia, he looked straight down at what most contractors would immediately consider an unruly challenge. Although the elevated view of the golf course below was serene, the terrain... View Article

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HARDSCAPE HERO | Kenny Oriole | Oriole Landscaping LLC | March 2020

It’s true that you can’t judge a book by its cover, and in many cases, you can’t judge an outdoor living space by its surface. March’s HARDSCAPE HERO winner, Kenny Oriole of Oriole Landscaping, LLC, installed a beautiful outdoor living space after completely reshaping the homeowner’s backyard to accommodate the installation. “The space was essentially... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
March 27, 2020

HARDSCAPE HERO | Ellis Wiltshire | Rock Creek Innovations | February 2020

Three-time HARDSCAPE HERO winner Ellis Wiltshire of Rock Creek Innovations is no stranger to challenging projects. He is a master at enhancing landscapes, turning them into functional outdoor living spaces. With his most recent winning project, located near Lake Anna, Virginia, Wiltshire took a nearly unusable yard and transformed it into a relaxing and functional... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
March 10, 2020

HARDSCAPE HERO | Lonny Arter | Denison Landscaping | January 2020

Congratulations to the first HARDSCAPE HERO of 2020, Lonny Arter of Denison Landscaping! While HARDSCAPE HERO winning projects come in all shapes and sizes, it takes a unique and admirable level of skill, technical proficiency and project management to execute one of this size. “We’ve completed commercial projects that were obviously much larger than this... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
February 5, 2020

HARDSCAPE HERO | Daniel Bradshaw | Appomattox River Landscapes, LLC | December 2019

A HARDSCAPE HERO patio isn’t about how many features are installed, or the size of the patio; it’s about how the installation was executed. This month’s winner Daniel Bradshaw, owner of Appomattox River Landscapes, proves that intelligent design can make a huge difference in the homeowner’s day-to-day life. “The space wasn’t really usable or unusable.... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
December 30, 2019

HARDSCAPE HERO | James Kirtley | Groundwork Landscape | November 2019

In the hands of a talented installer, Eagle Bay pavers can transform any area into a beautiful outdoor living space. November’s HARDSCAPE HERO winner, James Kirtley, transformed an unusable and hilly backyard into a graded sanctuary complete with a water feature and planter shelf. “We specialize in drainage issues. Hardscaping allows us to solve water... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
December 13, 2019

2019 HARDSCAPE HERO of the YEAR: Eric Ellington | Glen Allen Grounds Management

For the fourth year, HARDSCAPE HERO winners gathered on a cool and clear night at Richmond’s historic Carpenter Theatre to see who would be named 2019 HARDSCAPE HERO of the YEAR. During the day, HARDSCAPE HERO winners were treated to the third year of the Techniseal Clay Classic and a happy hour sponsored by Anchor... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
November 4, 2019

Widening the Winner’s Circle: 2019 HARDSCAPE HERO of the YEAR Event Recap

The fourth year of our HARDSCAPE HERO of the YEAR Awards Dinner marked the largest event to date! We welcomed returning champions, new winners, and friends from across the industry. This year, HARDSCAPE HEROES enjoyed a night at the stunning Graduate Hotel and dined in grandeur on the stage of the historic Carpenter Theatre. For... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
November 4, 2019

HARDSCAPE HERO | Chris Rowsey | Rowsey Brothers, LLC | October 2019

Not many HARDSCAPE HERO winners have heard of the Rooster of Riga in Latvia, but Chris Rowsey of Rowsey Brothers, LLC. certainly has. His second winning project of 2019 included a pool, water feature, custom audio/visual installation, and a steel rooster crafted by a local blacksmith known for his work on the Washington Memorial and... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
November 1, 2019

HARDSCAPE HERO | Chris Johannsen | Commonwealth Curb Appeal | September 2019

The team at Commonwealth Curb Appeal has a long history of creating beautiful, creative and HARDSCAPE HERO–winning projects. Their latest project also clinches their fifth HARDSCAPE HERO title, making them the current leader in winning projects. With their latest major installation, they’ve adapted and built on plans provided by the original contractor. “The project wound... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
October 8, 2019

HARDSCAPE HERO | Jeff Gray | Outdoor Visions by Jeff Gray | August 2019

Winning the HARDSCAPE HERO award isn’t always about submitting the biggest, most elaborate job. Three-time HARDSCAPE HERO winner, Jeff Gray of Outdoor Visions by Jeff Gray—also winner of 2017’s HARDSCAPE HERO of the YEAR—knows that planning, creativity and research can come together to create a winning job. “The homeowners originally wanted to put in a... View Article

HARDSCAPE HERO
September 4, 2019

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