Total Landscape Care Digital Magazine
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landscaper of the year finalist Mid Atlantic Enterprise works on complete outdoor living solutions that include outdoor kitchens, pools, spas and fire and water features. East and just out of rehab, Barglof knew he wanted to put his general contracting background to use. However, he had nothing – not even a truck. He bought a few tools and began taking on small projects such as patios. He eventually was able to purchase a loader/trailer combo; but, it was stolen the night it was delivered, before Barglof even had insurance coverage on the equipment. Barglof was undeterred. He knew what he wanted – he'd even designed the company's logo while he was still deployed in Iraq – and felt he could bring something unique to the Williamsburg area. A world of difference Today, Barglof rarely handles small patio projects: Mid Atlantic Enterprise has transformed into a high-end design/build company catering to an exclusive clientele. "The firm is a hybrid between construction and landscaping," Barglof says. "I've been getting away from hiring people in the green industry. With the 3 0 To ta l L a n d s cap eCare.c om TLC1013_LOY.indd 30 type of work we're doing, I'm looking for people with civil engineering and general construction backgrounds." He says they like tackling complete outdoor living projects including kitchens, pools, spas and complex storm-water management and erosion solutions. Mid Atlantic Enterprise also has something unusual for the Williamsburg area – a storefront. Harmonious Hardscapes, which Barglof calls a custom outdoor-living retail design center, carries a range of materials for both landscape contractors and doit-yourselfers. Staffed with retail sales personnel and overseen by Angie, the store also offers design services for those who need assistance. "DIYers sometimes generate design fees," she says. "They need that one person who sees the whole vision." Of course, Barglof say he feels the projects go more smoothly when the client allows them in on the ground floor, and he has a top-notch person to walk them through the process. Adam Heath, Mid O C T O B E R 2 013 9/25/13 1:32 PM