Homeowners in Central Pennsylvania who invest in patios, walkways, and outdoor kitchens often find those spaces unusable once the sun goes down. A Plus Landscaping, a family-owned design-build company based in Reinholds, is addressing that gap by incorporating landscape and hardscape lighting systems into the same process it uses for patios, pools, and outdoor kitchens.
The company’s approach integrates path and step lighting, uplighting, and hardscape lighting into the construction phase rather than adding fixtures afterward. Low, directional fixtures along walkways and at the edge of each step define the walking surface without creating the glare that can reduce visibility across the rest of the yard. Wiring and fixture planning take place within the same design-build process used for patios, pools, and outdoor kitchens.
Uplighting directs light upward from ground level to highlight mature trees, stone retaining walls, or the facade of a house. The technique adds depth and dimension at night that standard porch or floodlight fixtures do not produce. For homeowners who have invested in landscaping or outdoor living features, uplighting keeps those elements visible after dark rather than allowing them to disappear into shadow.
According to the company, outdoor hardscape lighting performs most effectively when it is integrated into the structure during construction rather than mounted on top of it afterward. A Plus Landscaping plans fixtures into seat walls, pillars, and steps as part of the construction process itself, so the light source reads as part of the structure rather than an added fixture. Homeowners who later want to incorporate a water feature or expand the hardscape lighting layout can discuss those options with their design professional.
LED landscape lighting for South Central PA properties runs on low-voltage systems designed and installed by A Plus Landscaping. Low-voltage wiring routes safely through garden beds and beneath hardscape without the installation requirements associated with line-voltage systems. LED fixtures are a standard choice for landscape lighting today, and A Plus Landscaping configures each system to fit the scope of the property, from patio and walkway fixtures to tree uplighting and integrated hardscape lighting.
The announcement matters because it signals a shift in how outdoor construction projects are planned. By treating lighting as part of the hardscape rather than an afterthought, A Plus Landscaping aims to extend the functional hours of outdoor living spaces and improve safety on walkways and stairs after sunset. Homeowners planning a new patio, pool, or outdoor living project can request a quote to include lighting design within the same design-build process the company uses for construction.
A Plus Landscaping was founded in 2006 by Marcus Waldner and serves homeowners across Central Pennsylvania, including Lancaster, Harrisburg, Hershey, Mechanicsburg, Middletown, and Reading. Services include landscape and hardscape lighting, paver patios, retaining walls, custom pools, outdoor kitchens, decks, and landscaping. Every project is built by certified installers, and financing is available through HFS Financial.
