--- title: Outdoor Living by CKC Landscaping | outdoor grilling description: outdoor grilling | ckc landscaping, blog, ckc landscaping blog, outdoor living spaces, paver, paver patio, hardscaping, west chester pa --- 610-436-1810 - [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/pages/CKC-Landscaping/201285845976) - [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/CKCLandscaping) - [Google ](https://plus.google.com/110324283647618184380/about) - [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/pages/CKC-Landscaping/201285845976) - [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/CKCLandscaping) - [Google ](https://plus.google.com/110324283647618184380/about) [![CKC Web Header Logo](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/hubfs/CKC%20Web%20Header%20Logo.png)](http://www.ckclandscapinginc.com/) ## [GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR CONSULTATION WITH CKC LANDSCAPING](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/getting-the-most-from-your-consultation-with-ckc-landscaping) by [David Connors](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/author/david-connors) | Jan 27, 2021 | [EP Henry Pavers](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/tag/ep-henry-pavers), [outdoor living space](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/tag/outdoor-living-space), [hardscape contractor](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/tag/hardscape-contractor), [CKC Landscaping](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/tag/ckc-landscaping), [outdoor living](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/tag/outdoor-living), [segmental retaining wall](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/tag/segmental-retaining-wall), [EP Henry Cast Stone Wall](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/tag/ep-henry-cast-stone-wall), [Belgard pavers](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/tag/belgard-pavers), [MultiLevel Patio](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/tag/multilevel-patio), [outdoor grilling](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/tag/outdoor-grilling), [outdoor cooking](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/tag/outdoor-cooking), [Techo Bloc](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/tag/techo-bloc), [Outdoor Roof Structure](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/tag/outdoor-roof-structure), [Outdoor fireplace](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/tag/outdoor-fireplace), [patio grill](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/tag/patio-grill), [pavers around pool](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/tag/pavers-around-pool), [pool patio renovation](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/tag/pool-patio-renovation), [Professional Landscape Lighting](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/tag/professional-landscape-lighting), [12v outdoor lighting](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/tag/12v-outdoor-lighting), [LED Lighting](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/tag/led-lighting), [Patio Lighting](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/tag/patio-lighting), [decorative patio borders](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/tag/decorative-patio-borders), [multi level patio](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/tag/multi-level-patio) Meeting with your hardscape consultant to begin planning your outdoor space is an exciting time, but it can be a bit overwhelming too. There are so many choices to make. Relax. CKC Landscaping is a professional design/install company who will help… ## [Must Have Outdoor Appliances](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/must-have-outdoor-appliances) by [David Connors](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/author/david-connors) | Jun 17, 2020 | [outdoor living](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/tag/outdoor-living), [outdoor grilling](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/tag/outdoor-grilling), [outdoor cooking](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/tag/outdoor-cooking), [patio grill](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/tag/patio-grill) Ladies and gentlemen, the pleasures of the grilling season are upon us. Can you think of anything more satisfying than cooking in an open space full of life and laughter? What a wonderful way to bring together family and friends! ## [Crab Italiano - Summer recipe for the grill](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/crab-italiano-summer-recipe-for-the-grill) by [David Connors](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/author/david-connors) | Jun 04, 2020 | [outdoor living](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/tag/outdoor-living), [outdoor grilling](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/tag/outdoor-grilling), [patio grill](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/tag/patio-grill), [chesapeake crab grill recipe](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/tag/chesapeake-crab-grill-recipe), [blue claw crab recipe](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/tag/blue-claw-crab-recipe) The grill adds great flavor to any kind of seafood. This recipe for grilled Chesapeake blue crab is fairly simple, yet quite delicious. You'll have these ready quickly and have enough time to dine and socialize with your guests. This recipe shows… ## [Tips to cooking a great steak on your outdoor grill](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/tips-to-cooking-a-great-steak-on-your-outdoor-grill) by [David Connors](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/author/david-connors) | May 20, 2020 | [outdoor living space](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/tag/outdoor-living-space), [CKC Landscaping](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/tag/ckc-landscaping), [outdoor living](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/tag/outdoor-living), [tips on grilling a steak](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/tag/tips-on-grilling-a-steak), [outdoor grilling](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/tag/outdoor-grilling), [outdoor cooking](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/tag/outdoor-cooking) SALTING EARLY PAYS OFF You might have heard the warning that you shouldn’t salt meat too far in advance of cooking because it can draw out moisture. It’s true that salt draws moisture towards itself, but over the course of 20 to 30 minutes that’s a… [All posts](https://blog.ckclandscapinginc.com/blog/all)