A Plus Landscaping: Kitchens, Patios Now Planned Together in Central PA

Posted Thursday, September 17, 2026 7:25 am

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Central PA Outdoor Kitchen Projects Now Start at the Design Table, Not After Patio Construction

Reinholds, United States - September 16, 2026 /A Plus Landscaping/

The Reinholds design and construction company says early planning gives homeowners more control over utilities, seating, and the surrounding patio layout

REINHOLDS, PA., September 14th A Plus Landscaping is observing a notable shift among Central Pennsylvania homeowners, who are increasingly incorporating the outdoor kitchen into their original backyard plans rather than treating it as an addition after patio construction is complete.

This change in approach affects how the entire outdoor space takes shape. When the kitchen is factored in during the initial property visit, plumbing, gas, and electrical connections can be mapped out before the patio surface goes down. Counters, appliances, storage, seating arrangements, and walking paths can then be coordinated as components of a single, unified layout rather than retrofitted around existing structures.

"Homeowners used to think of the kitchen as something you add once the patio is done. Now it's one of the first things they bring up on the initial walk-through, right alongside the patio and the fire feature," said Marcus Waldner, founder of A Plus Landscaping. "Building it into the plan from day one means we're not working around plumbing or seating that's already locked in."

National data provides context for what A Plus Landscaping is observing at the local level. The 2026 U.S. Houzz Outdoor Trends Study found that 95 percent of outdoor kitchen projects started from scratch, with more than two-thirds involving plumbing, electrical, or heating improvements.

A Plus Landscaping designs outdoor kitchens around how each homeowner intends to cook, serve, and gather. Projects may include built-in grills, pizza ovens, countertops, storage, seating, and adjacent fire features tailored to the specific property and use case.

Each project begins with a property visit from an A Plus Design Professional. Larger projects may incorporate full 3D renderings prior to construction. The company manages each project from the design phase through final installation.

Homeowners can request a consultation at apluslandscaping.com/contact/ or call (717) 335-1690.

About A Plus Landscaping

A Plus Landscaping is a family-owned outdoor living design-build company, founded by Marcus Waldner in 2006. The company serves homeowners across Central Pennsylvania, including Lancaster, Harrisburg, Hershey, Mechanicsburg, Middletown, and Reading. Services include outdoor kitchens, paver patios, retaining walls, custom pools, decks, and landscaping. A Plus Landscaping backs its paver patio installations with a limited lifetime warranty. Financing is available through HFS Financial.