Hardscape Magazine

05/21/2026

The Ultimate Backyard. Period. 🏆

Check out this massive award-winning transformation by featuring:

4,500 sq ft of permeable pavers

3,000 sq ft of finished living space

2,200 sq ft of asphalt

1,000 sq. ft. of artificial turf

Full outdoor audio & custom lighting

A dream pool setup

Click the link in bio for the full profile on this epic project, featured in the spring issue of Hardscape Magazine. 🔗

05/14/2026

Hey Hardcape Magazine subscribers: You’ve got mail! 📬

Our spring issue will arrive in mailboxes starting next week.

In this issue, we’ve got an awesome profile by Jeremy Martin of on their Award Winning project “Ultimate Backyard Lancaster,” where technical precision and expert project management transformed an outdoor space into a backyard masterpiece.

Plus, we’ve got tips from co-founder Carla Iniguez on how to improve cash flow management and job costing with a four-step blueprint.

And get a full recap of the energizing , which had a record-breaking 3,400 attendees and over 240 exhibitors this year.

Our spring issue is available online now; link in bio 🔗

05/11/2026

Is high-tech always high-reward? ✏️ In this week’s digest, we’re diving into how designer Mather Clarke of is winning $300k+ contracts using nothing but a #2 pencil and graph paper.

Plus:

Trends: Using decorative dry creek beds as a drainage design feature, the rise of outdoor wellness hubs and porcelain’s market dominance.

New Tech: A look at Valgrande wood-look porcelain tile collection.

HNA 2026: Oct 21-23 is around the corner! Save 20% on on-demand courses, get a preview of the eduction lineup, sign-up for the installer championship and register for HNA for just $25 through May 31. Get the details in this newsletter.

Find it all at the link in our bio. 🔗

04/30/2026

In our latest newsletter post, we’re revisiting a story on true resiliency.

When Elmwood Landscapes faced a management shakeup, owner Mitch didn’t just maintain — he evolved. By pivoting toward high-end efficiency tech and focusing on six-figure elite projects, he turned a period of transition into a masterclass in scaling.

Also in the latest Hardscape Digest:

Fuel Costs: We’re breaking down Tony Bass’s strategy for auditing “bad accounts” instead of panicking at the pump.

The $200B Boom: New data on the massive projected growth of the landscaping and hardscape markets this year.

Trend Alert: The shift toward the “Warm Revival” palette.

Tap the link in our bio to read the full issue! 🔗

04/15/2026

This just in! 📣

The Brick Industry Association Executive Committee has announced that Ted Corvey, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Pine Hall Brick, is the recipient of the 2026 BIA Lifetime Achievement Award.

This award honors outstanding individuals who, over a minimum of 25 years, have dedicated themselves to the advancement and betterment of the clay brick industry.

Corvey has dedicated 33 years to the clay brick industry, beginning his career in 1992. Throughout his career, he has played a vital role in advancing the industry through leadership positions, advocacy and his forward-thinking approach.

Congratulations, Ted! 👏🏻🏆

04/14/2026

Our latest issue of our newsletter, Hardscape Digest, is live!

What’s inside?

1 - a recap of
2 - ‘s 2026 Brick Color of the Year
3 - A deep dive into The Quarry, an award-winning transformation from
4 - From the Hardscape Magazine archives: How to keep the peace under pressure, a project feature by

And much more.

We packed a bunch into this one. Take a look @ link in bio.

04/10/2026

Congratulations on an incredible achievement, Ted! Pine Hall Brick Company, Inc.

04/07/2026

In this week’s Hardscape Digest, we've got an actionable rundown on how to convert more consultations into jobs, a deep dive into an epic 2025 HNA award winner and a blast from the past: how a high-stakes job became a lesson in keeping cool under pressure. Check it out!

Plus a step-by-step process to convert more consultations into jobs, how one high-stakes job taught calmness under pressure, and the 2026 Brick Color of the Year.

04/01/2026

Stunning work by & to win a 2025 HNA award for their project “Crafting Through Stonework” in Cicero, IN.

Category: Adhered Thin Veneers - Residential
Contractor:
Producer:
Designer: Ryan Cole

04/01/2026

Some truly unbelievable projects. Congrats to all of the 2025 HNA Winners!