Choosing the Best BBQ Grills
for Landscape Design

How to select BBQ grills for landscape design is the topic of this discussion. And it is an important one because the grill is the foundation for beautiful outdoor kitchens and is an integral part of outdoor entertaining.

There are a variety of BBQ grills for landscape design available and just as many accessories to make cooking outdoors easier. Throughout our site you'll find links to our recommended online merchants that carry BBQ grills for landscape design and other quality products at below retail prices.

Also, our Installation Product Store has everything you need for your landscape project all in one spot including bbq grills, bbq islands, built-in grills, side burners, bar fridges, kegerators, outdoor televisions, fireplace inserts, rock speakers, low-voltage lighting, pre-fab fountains, pond kits, gazebos and more.

Choosing the best bbq grills for landscape design will depend on many different factors. You want a grill that fits your budget and meets your needs, while complementing the look and feel of your landscape design. Our favorite brand is Lynx which we feel provides the highest quality at a good value. Of coarse there are many other high-end brands out there like OCI Grills, DCS and Fire Magic.

If you are looking for a more affordable priced grill we would recommend Weber or Napoleon grills. Both have received wonderful reviews. But, for the sake of this article we will refer only to the Lynx brand. There are several different things to consider before making a final decision.

1. Deciding on the right size BBQ grills for landscape design - First, you should think about where your outdoor grill will be located. A small enclosed patio will require a grill that conserves space, while a large open area for your outdoor kitchen area can make use of a much bigger barbecue grill.
   The amount of food you plan to cook is equally influential. Choose a size with a large enough cooking surface to handle your typical outdoor grilling needs.

   If you will generally be cooking for your immediate family, but may occasionally host events to feed a larger crowd, it would be best to select a size that will meet your family and entertainment needs.

   If you have an average size family, we suggest choosing the
   36" Freestanding ProSear Grill or the 36" Built-in ProSear Grill for outdoor kitchen installations. We recommend getting both equipped with a Rotisserie for lager cuts of meat. This size is the most popular with our customers.

   But if you plan on frequently entertaining large groups of people then we would suggest moving up to the 54" Freestanding ProSear Grill or the 54" Built-In ProSear Grill for outdoor kitchen installations. These should also come with a Rotisserie. Lynx offers a few other sizes but the main thing to remember here is to make sure you purchase a grill large enough to accommodate your own families needs as well as your invited guests.




2. Choosing the right features for your BBQ grill - Today’s selection of BBQ grills for landscape design have just as many features to choose from as sizes. Before shopping for your grill, decide which features you will need the most. You may want:

   
   
   

   • Infrared burners to assist in searing the meat's outer surface which will lock in the juices.

   • Side burners are a convenient way to cook items like beans, corn or lobster.

   • The burner design varies from model to model but are designed to maximize the grills BTU output and performance.

   • Look for heavy-duty stainless steel cooking grids that provide years of easy maintenance.

   • Some grills come with vaporizer panels that provide optimum heat output and even heat distribution throughout the grilling surface. They act to vaporize drippings from the food being cooked, adding succulent barbecue flavor and aroma.

   • There are several other features like drip trays, heat indicators, double wall hoods and solid brass valves that can make outdoor cooking much more enjoyable and practical.

   
   

   
3. Choosing the type of grill - Will you be purchasing a built-in grill as pictured here to be installed into a BBQ island or outdoor kitchen counter.

   Or is it going to be a free standing trolley type unit? Also will the grill be using propane, natural gas or charcoal?

4. Finding the right look for your outdoor kitchen - BBQ grills for landscape design should complement the overall style of your outdoor area, as well as that of your home. Select a color, finish, and style that suits your design.

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BBQ grills for landscape design are one of the best ways to make your outdoor space more functional. Choosing the right grill can can truly enhance your outdoor entertaining experience. The same goes for choosing the right landscape architect to create a set of plans for your outdoor kitchen or a reliable design-build contractor to design and build it.



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Here is an informative video for you to view showing basic grilling tips and a delicious marinade recipe...

These are the instructions for the 'Simple Lemon Garlic Marinade' as shown on the video above. Enjoy!

Combine the following ingredients:
1/4 cup Olive Oil or Canola Oil
2 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
1 Tbsp Chopped Herbs
2 tsp Minced Garlic
Ground Black Pepper


Place the marinade and the chicken together in a plastic bag and place in a refrigerator for about 4 hours. Remove the chicken from the bag and discard the marinade. The marinade should be discarded because it has been in a contact with raw chicken(consuming raw or uncooked poultry could cause illness).

When marinade has been removed, allow the chicken to reach room temperature before cooking to assure that it cooks more evenly. This should only take about 20 minutes. Letting the meat reach room temperature works best for any type of meat.

Start the grill and cook on medium heat (300-350 degrees F)Cooking time depends on the meat's weight and whether it is boneless. Chicken breasts for example, are typically cooked on the first side for about 10 minutes, then on the second side for about 5 minutes but for best cooking and safety, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest section of the meat away from any bones, cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

We hope you enjoyed reading this page on BBQ grills for landscape design and have picked up a few tips that can help you when designing your outdoor kitchen.


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