Ultimate Backyard Lancaster: A ‘Once-in-a-Career’ Hardscaping Project
Jeremy Martin, owner of Willow Gates Home & Landscape, first received a call from his client about the “Ultimate Backyard…
AI in Hardscaping: Blending Innovation with Education
As AI tools become increasingly accessible, hardscapers look to harness these powerful new tools without sacrificing the foundational knowledge that…
The 5 Cs: Hardscaping Skills You Can Hone Before You Get Started
If you’re thinking about breaking into the hardscaping industry, you might be wondering if you have what it takes to…
How Smart Hardscaping Solutions Solved Big Challenges at America’s Most Famous Battlefield
When visitors arrive at Little Round Top in Gettysburg National Military Park, they’re stepping onto hallowed ground. But with over…
Beyond the Classroom: Why One Professor Takes His Students to Compete at Hardscape North America
Brigham Young University’s landscaping program works to shape the next generation of outdoor design professionals. These students have the opportunity…
Entrepreneur vs. Employee: Which Path is Right for Aspiring Hardscapers?
Every hardscaper faces a big decision at the start of their career: should you begin by building your own business…
Want Hands-On Experience with Hardscaping Equipment? Tell Your Instructor About Tools for Schools
When landscape constructions students at SUNY Cobleskill stepped onto the historic grounds of the Lasell House in Schoharie, New York,…
The Surprising Skill That Will Set You Apart in Hardscaping: Making a Phone Call!
If you’re looking to break into the hardscaping industry, you might have been focused on learning the technical skills, such…
An Oasis of Opportunity at SkillsUSA 2025
Every year, the Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA) looks forward to one of the most exciting events in the…
Questions That Get You Hired: Interview Advice for Aspiring Hardscapers
You’ve polished your resume and made it to the interview round. As the interview winds down, the hiring manager asks,…
