Daniel Preston is a hardscape industry veteran with more than 26 years of experience designing and building exceptional outdoor living spaces. Known for his innovative "Sickbrick" projects and commitment to craftsmanship, Dan has become a respected leader and educator within the hardscape community. Daniel Preston is a hardscape industry veteran with more than 26 years of experience designing and building exceptional outdoor living spaces. Known for his innovative "Sickbrick" projects and commitment to craftsmanship, Dan has become a respected leader and educator within the hardscape community. He is the co-founder of Hardscape Mentor, an educational platform created alongside Luke Parmeter to help contractors develop their skills, solve real-world challenges and grow their businesses through professional training and mentorship.

Hardscape Integration: The Key to Modern Pond and Outdoor Living Design

By Dan Preston / June 30, 2026 / 0 Comments

If you’ve been building ponds for a while, you’ve probably noticed something. The projects customers are asking for today are not the same projects they wanted five or 10 years ago. It’s no longer just about digging a hole, installing a liner, adding a pump and stacking a few rocks to create a waterfall. That […]

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