Sinking into a cozy hot tub is the perfect way to relax after a crisp fall day or even a day of shoveling snow… as long as the snow isn’t still falling onto your head! How can you better enjoy your hot tub year-round?

A louvered pergola over your hot tub is the perfect addition to your backyard. With our state-of-the-art technology, you can adjust it to provide cover and keep your hot tub clear of winter’s worst while still using the warmth of the sun in the afternoon to aid in heat absorption.

Our louvered pergolas also come in handy if that fall drizzle or winter snow tries to hinder your relaxation plans. All you have to do is close the pergola until you’re finished enjoying your time in the hot tub. Our unique state-of-the-art louvered pergolas allow you to truly outsmart the season, and soak up every minute of hot tub enjoyment.

At Knutsen Landscaping, we are always exploring new ways to enrich your experience working with us to achieve the property of your dreams. We’re also constantly expanding the scope of our business, in order to bring you, your family, or your business the newest and most innovative services as possible. We guarantee comprehensive planning, proper installation, and better design. As always, our top priority is your satisfaction, and your confidence in a job well done.

If you’re ready to embark on a long-held landscaping dream – to beautify your lawn and make it the property of your dreams – don’t neglect one very important consideration: shrub choice.

Shrub selection may not be at the forefront of your mind when considering what plants to incorporate into your landscape plans, but there are several important considerations to keep in mind.

1. Don’t select too many species of shrubs. Incorporating too many species of shrubs on your property can look chaotic and it can detract when the overall aesthetic. At the most, aim for no more than seven or eight different types.
2. Consider the size of the mature shrub. Ideally, it’s best to determine what size shrub you’d like to fill a space – in terms of height and width – and then select a shrub that will not exceed those specifications, with some regular minimal pruning.
3. Don’t overprioritize flowering. At the most, shrubs typically bloom for two to three weeks out of the year. Some homeowners put too much stock in selecting shrubs for their flowers, but it actually makes more sense in the long run to select shrubs that are the most attractive without their flowers. Remember – those lovely flowers will only live for a short amount of time!
4. Ponder how the shrub will look with other shrubs or plants surrounding it. When planning your outdoor landscape, it’s best to consider it holistically rather than evaluating each plant individually. What’s most important is how each shrub will compliment the surroundings, rather than detract from them.
5. Keep texture in mind. Just like fabric, plants have their own unique textures, which contribute to the overall style of a landscape. For instance, smaller leaves often cause a shrub to have a smoother visual texture. Consider whether you’re attempting to make a bold, dramatic statement with your shrubs, or a sleek, calming statement, and utilize varying textures to your advantage.
6. Remember – long rows of shrubbery are considered “out.” In the past, most shrubs were planted in single rows across the front of a dwelling, it’s not considered to be far more visually appealing to plant shrubs in clusters throughout the property. This approach adds dimension and variation to your landscape.

Regardless of the size of your property or your landscaping goals, shrubs shouldn’t be chosen arbitrarily.

At Knutsen Outdoor, we can help you weigh your options in order to determine the best shrub selection for your property. Carefully considering your plant selections will help transform your space into the aesthetic and peaceful oasis you’re imagining.

Source: https://www.star-telegram.com/entertainment/home-garden/article255484896.html

You’ve invited all of your family over for a cookout in your outdoor kitchen but to your dismay, you discover that rain is in the forecast. Don’t let a summer storm cancel your culinary plans!

A louvered pergola offers the best of both worlds – dinner outside, with no worries about getting damp. Simply close the pergola overhead to keep yourself, your guests, and your kitchen dry while you cook and dine, and enjoy the soothing sound of rain surrounding the festivities.

Once the storm is over, open the pergola up to let in the sunshine. You’ll be cozy and dry the whole time. Your kitchen – and your guests – will appreciate it!

At Knutsen Landscaping, we are always exploring new ways to enrich your experience working with us to achieve the property of your dreams. We’re also constantly expanding the scope of our business, in order to bring you, your family, or your business the newest and most innovative services as possible. We guarantee comprehensive planning, proper installation, and better design. As always, our top priority is your satisfaction, and your confidence in a job well done.

Sinking into a frothy hot tub is the perfect way to relax after a full morning of summer yard work or after swimming a few laps in the pool. But it’s easy to get a tad overheated whilst enjoying your hot tub if the sun is glaring down on you from overhead.

That’s why a louvered pergola is the perfect addition to your backyard. With our state-of-the-art technology, you can adjust it to achieve the perfect blend of sun and shade for your hot tub dip.

Our louvered pergolas also come in handy if that summer drizzle in the forecast arrives a little early. All you have to do is close the pergola until you’re finished enjoying your time in the hot tub. Our unique state-of-the-art louvered pergolas allow you to truly outsmart the season, and soak up every minute of summer enjoyment.

At Knutsen Landscaping, we are always exploring new ways to enrich your experience working with us to achieve the property of your dreams. We’re also constantly expanding the scope of our business, in order to bring you, your family, or your business the newest and most innovative services as possible. We guarantee comprehensive planning, proper installation, and better design. As always, our top priority is your satisfaction, and your confidence in a job well done.

Ah, the heat of summer. The dazzling brightness of the sun overhead. The inviting coolness of the pool. It’s all picturesque and dreamy…but not for your skin!

Sunburn is one of the drawbacks to spending a long day soaking up the sun’s rays, as you leisurely float around on a raft in your pool. But if you have a louvered pergola, you never have to fear a sunburn again!

Simply customize the settings so that you’re receiving the perfect amount of light – enough to keep you warm, but not enough to give you that painful burn. As the sun’s position in the sky changes, you can change the amount of light filtering in, to get that perfect blend of sunshine and shade. Your skin will thank you!

At Knutsen Landscaping, we are always exploring new ways to enrich your experience working with us to achieve the property of your dreams. We’re also constantly expanding the scope of our business, in order to bring you, your family, or your business the newest and most innovative services as possible. We guarantee comprehensive planning, proper installation, and better design. As always, our top priority is your satisfaction, and your confidence in a job well done.

The sunshine draws you outdoors…but sometimes the heat chases you back inside! After enduring the chill of winter, it’s only natural that you would want to soak up every moment of summer sun possible, but it’s no fun being sticky and sweaty.

Pergolas can be the perfect solution to this problem. But sometimes, the sun is still in your eyes and you’re just too warm. That’s why our motorized, louvered pergolas are special. With our advanced customization features, you can adjust the position of the louvers to attain the perfect amount of sun, shade, and air flow.

At Knutsen Landscaping, we are always exploring new ways to enrich your experience working with us to achieve the property of your dreams. We’re also constantly expanding the scope of our business, in order to bring you, your family, or your business the newest and most innovative services as possible. We guarantee comprehensive planning, proper installation, and better design. As always, our top priority is your satisfaction, and your confidence in a job well done.

Don’t let the heat keep you away from your plush new patio furniture. It’s always possible to have a cool breeze beneath our louvered pergolas, with just a few quick clicks of a button.

Barbecuing is a beloved, favorite summer activity, whether you’re cooking up some steaks for a family dinner or grilling out for your Independence Day celebration.

But as any seasoned “barbecuer” knows, it’s important to have the right amount of shade while barbequing. You need shade that has enough air circulation to prevent smoke from becoming trapped underneath, but enough coverage to protect you from an uncomfortable sunburn afterwards.

Louvered pergolas are the perfect solution to this dilemma. With our louvered pergolas, you can customize the amount of light beaming down on you as you barbecue, so that there is still the movement of fresh air, while you enjoy your preferred amount of shade.

At Knutsen Landscaping, we are always exploring new ways to enrich your experience working with us to achieve the property of your dreams. We’re also constantly expanding the scope of our business, in order to bring you, your family, or your business the newest and most innovative services as possible. We guarantee comprehensive planning, proper installation, and better design. As always, our top priority is your satisfaction, and your confidence in a job well done.

Summer is eagerly anticipated each year, as it’s a time for vacations, for lounging around on the side of the pool, and for slowing down the schedule to relax. However, one of the less desirable results of the arrival of summer is the heat. Just when you’re wanting to throw open the curtains to greet the long days of the season, the sunshine often has a way of streaming inside and turning your nice, cool home into an oven.

The beauty of a louvered pergola is that, through our state-of-the-art customization features, you can block direct sunlight from baking your home through the window panes, without keeping your curtains closed and without sacrificing the sunshine you’ve longed for all winter.

Simply station the pergola outside your windows and close it to block out the hottest part of the day. There’s no need to crank the AC just yet.

At Knutsen Landscaping, we are always exploring new ways to enrich your experience working with us to achieve the property of your dreams. We are always expanding the scope of our business, in order to bring you, your family, or your business the newest and most innovative services as possible. We guarantee comprehensive planning, proper installation, and better design. As always, our top priority is your satisfaction, and your confidence in a job well done.

Don’t let the heat keep you from enjoying the beauty and brightness of the summer! Invest in a louvered pergola to make the most of your summer and outsmart the season.

Even though 92% of real estate agents who participated in Homelight’s Q3 2020 survey said they’re experiencing a strong seller’s market, getting the house sold may not be the easiest thing in the world to do. Pennsylvania isn’t necessarily known for its mild winters and people aren’t too keen on braving the cold temperatures. 

Regardless of what Mother Nature decides to do this year, one of the easiest ways to draw a buyer’s attention, it’s by luring them in with amazing curb appeal. We have a few ideas that’ll leave a lasting impression and get more folks interested in buying your home – even in the winter!

1. Seasonal decor is always an eye grabber

You may have gone all out and decorated your yard with Christmas lawn decorations, oodles of lights, and other holiday regalia, but when the holidays are over and the decor is put away… The yard may look a little dreary. 

You can keep the neighbors, passers-by, and more importantly buyers interested in your house by adding seasonal decor. You could add cement benches or figurines. If you love birds, hang lovely bird feeders in the trees in the front yard. If you have a garden, you could add colorful wind-spinners to add movement and color. 

2. Elegant lighting looks great with or without snow

Lighting is an important part of curb appeal, especially now that it gets darker a lot earlier. You may already have a few porch lights and bright flood lights over the garage, but they don’t command the right attention. If anything, they do the complete opposite because the fixtures are less than appeal and the light they give off is just too… Glaring.

You can replace existing fixtures with something with a little more style. If you love that rustic look, go for lantern style fixtures with flickering bulbs. If you like a more modern look, you can choose fixtures with sleek lines and pair them with a warm white bulb. 

Oh, and let’s not forget the walkway! Walkway lights help draw the eye to the front door, but they’re also helpful for visitors to make it safely to your door after the sun goes down.

3. Set the scene with a festive, wintery porch 

We mentioned to add some pizzazz to your yard with seasonal decorations, you can do the same thing with your front porch. Instead of having a Christmas tree with decorations by the front door, just have a few potted evergreens in a corner with burlap ribbon tied around the pot. You could go to the thrift store and find antique items that give off that wintery vibe – like old sleds, wagons, milk cans, and even a wooden rocking chair (or two) and a cozy plaid cushion or pillow on the seat.

4. Don’t neglect the general maintenance

Decorating is the fun part, there’s no denying that. However, all of the hard work you may have put into designing the perfect yard, it’ll be a waste if general yard maintenance isn’t done. As boring and tedious as it may be, you have to keep the yard nice and tidy. 

This means pruning overgrown bushes and shrubs, raking up any leaves, picking up fallen limbs, and even pulling out dead flowers. Oh! And when it snows, don’t forget to keep the driveway, walkways and sidewalk in front of the yard free of snow. If there are buyers coming to see your home after snowfall, be sure to throw down a little salt to prevent these areas from icing over; and be sure to have a welcome mat at the front door so they can keep the salt outside!

Selling your house can be tricky during the winter, but rest assured that when your house has impeccable curb appeal, you’re sure to get a lot of action! Who knows, your house may be sold within days of being put on the market – all thanks to a well maintained yard and thoughtful design.