Central PA Homeowners Book Outdoor Projects Earlier to Secure Summer Completion

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A Plus Landscaping Reports Shift in Planning Timelines as Families Avoid Peak-Season Delays

Reinholds, United States – April 9, 2026 / A Plus Landscaping /

Central PA Homeowners Book Outdoor Projects Earlier to Secure Summer Completion

Reinholds, PA — More homeowners across Central Pennsylvania are booking outdoor living projects in winter and early spring instead of waiting until late spring, when contractor schedules fill up and completion dates stretch into fall, according to A Plus Landscaping.

The family-owned design-build contractor has seen families booking custom pools, paver patios, and outdoor living spaces months earlier than in previous years to lock in completion before summer.

“More people are calling us in January and early February instead of waiting until April or May,” said Marcus Waldner, founder of A Plus Landscaping. “You want a pool or patio ready by Fourth of July? You can’t start planning in spring.”

Holiday Gatherings Prompt Backyard Planning

Many of those December calls come from homeowners who hosted family over the holidays and realized they want more of that time together.

“People had everyone over for Thanksgiving or Christmas — kids, grandkids, the whole family—and it reminded them how much they value having everyone together,” Waldner said. “Then they look at their backyard and think, ‘If we had a pool or a patio, they’d want to come over all summer. Right now, there’s nothing out there for them.‘”

Many families realized during the holidays how much their family has grown. They want to create a space that brings everyone back more often, not just for one weekend in December, but throughout the summer.

Project Timelines and Seasonal Demand

Outdoor projects involve multiple steps before construction begins. Homeowners need time to finalize designs, select materials, and handle permits. Projects that include custom pools or paver patios require coordination between excavation, installation, and finishing work.

Winter planning allows families to move through the design phase without seasonal pressure. They can review layout options, ask questions about materials, and make changes before construction starts. Contractors have more availability for consultations during slower months, which means more attention to detail and fewer rushed decisions.

Homeowners who wait until spring face contractor backlogs and project timelines of 8 to 12 weeks, which can push completion into late summer or early fall. Families who start planning in January or February secure summer completion and avoid missing the season they want to enjoy with their loved ones.

About A Plus Landscaping

A Plus Landscaping is a family-owned design-build contractor based in Reinholds, PA. The company specializes in custom pools, paver patios, and outdoor living spaces for homeowners across Central Pennsylvania. Located at 85 Creamery Rd, Reinholds, PA 17569.