Built in fire pit is made from two types of stone, red sandstone cap, and Brown Dog sides. Gaps in the stone allow for good airflow. Blond and red sandstone make up the patio. Surrounding boulders create intimacy. Sited to allow stellar views. Stone by BT Stone masonry. Design by The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design.

Fire Features

Good Earth Water Gardens

Old barren space where a playground once stood is transformed into a circular patio with a fire pit in the center.
Design ideas for a small contemporary backyard full sun garden for fall in Kansas City with concrete pavers and a fire feature.

Patios & Walkways

Hoy Landscaping Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden with natural stone pavers and a fire feature.

Huf House Garden Design, Dulwich 4

Kate Eyre Garden Design

Kate Eyre Garden Design
This is an example of a contemporary garden in London with a fire feature and decking.

Fire pit surrounded by seawall, with low-water plantings and integral lighting.

Verdance Landscape Architecture

verdancedesign
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts backyard full sun garden in San Francisco with a fire feature and decomposed granite.

Hardscapes (Patios, Walkways, Retaining Walls)

Viola Lawn Service and Landscaping LLC

Steps leading from upper patio to lower patio with firepit, sitting wall and pillars .
Inspiration for a traditional backyard shaded garden in Bridgeport with a fire feature and concrete pavers.

Zen Backyard

User

This view of the Zen backyard shows the patio in reference to the swimming pool and the outdoor dining table. You can see there is a good amount of artificial grass in this picture. The travertine looks nice against the green of the turf. This backyard offers three sitting areas: the patio area, the dining area, and the cement benches on the far side of the yard around the fire pit.

Vigneri Residence

Outdoor Craftsmen

Inspiration for a large country backyard full sun formal garden in Denver with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Lexington Residence

Sudbury Design Group

Richard Mandelkorn Photography
Photo of a large traditional backyard partial sun garden in Boston with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

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Jon Eric Christner ARCHITECT INC.

Great Room Courtyard - General Contractor: Forte Estate Homes photo by Aidin Foster
Inspiration for a mediterranean backyard partial sun garden in Orange County with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

St Helena

Envision Landscape Studio

Photography By Joe Dodd
Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard garden in San Francisco with a fire feature and gravel.

Wildwood Springs Custom Built Home

David C Bos Homes

Outdoor seating area with fire pit of a custom built home by Bos Homes in their Wildwood Springs Community.
This is an example of a country backyard garden in Grand Rapids with a fire feature.

Coan Waterfront Remodel, Camano Island WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

View of house from beach. Scott Lankford, Landscape Architect. From the street, a round rock pathway leads to a small seating area next to the water with a small fire pit. Low maintenance, drought resistant and salt tolerant plantings were used in mass and clumps. This garden has become the focus of the neighborhood with many visitors stopping and enjoying what has become a neighborhood landmarkArchitect.

Contemporary Landscape

Inspiration for a contemporary garden in Orange County with with rock feature.

Sherman Lake Home

Blansfield Builders, Inc.

Jim Furman
Design ideas for a large traditional backyard garden in New York with a fire feature.

Bentintoshape 48" x 20" Rectangular Fire Pit i

authenTEAK Outdoor Living

The Bentintoshape 48" x 20" Rectangular Fire Pit is constructed with 11 Gauge Cor-Ten Steel for maximum durability and rustic antique appearance. Cor-Ten, also known as Weathering Steel, is a steel alloy which was developed to eliminate the need for painting and form a stable rust-like appearance when exposed to the weather. The overall outside dimensions of the Fire Pit are 48” long x 20” deep x 20” tall. The fire bowl opening dimensions are 42” long x 18” deep x 4” tall. The gas burning option comes standard with a 75,000 BTU Burner and accommodates 90 lbs. of fire glass. Fire Glass sold separately. Options Available: - Wood Burning - the media grate is positioned 5” from the bottom of the fire bowl. (14" deep) - Natural Gas or Liquid Propane Gas burner kit - the media grate is positioned 5” from the bottom of the fire bowl and the fire ring is positioned below the grate. You would purchase this configuration if you are using ceramic logs or if you wanted to start a natural wood fire with gas. (14" deep) - Glass or Lava Rock burning with a gas kit - the media grate is positioned 4” from the top of the fire bowl and the fire ring is positioned above the grate. In this configuration, you would fill the bowl with fire glass or lava rock to just above the fire ring. The gas defuses thru the media grate and is ignited at the surface. (4" deep) Fire glass and/or lava rocks sold separately. - The Hidden Tank option comes complete with a glass/lava media grate and a propane gas kit for a 20 lb propane tank. On one tank, the fire pit will burner for approximately 8-14 hours. The overall dimensions of this Fire Pit are 48” long x 20” deep x 26” tall. Fire glass and/or lava rocks sold separately. Fire Bowl Cover constructed out of Cor-Ten Steel to convert your fire pit to a functional cocktail table when not in use.

Traditional Cottage Garden Rancho Santa Fe

The Design Build Company

Rancho Santa Fe landscape cottage traditional ranch house..with used brick, sydney peak flagstone ledgerstone and professionally installed and designed by Rob Hill, landscape architect - Hill's Landscapes- the design build company.

Steel wall and Fire Pit

R DESIGN Landscape Architecture P.C.

Steel Privacy Wall and Fire Pit: Landscape Architecture by Ryan Manning and Ransom Beegles: http://www.rdesignstudios.com

Crouch End Garden Design

London Garden Designer

Inspiration for an eclectic backyard garden in London with a fire feature.

Pimiento Lane

DD Ford Construction

Jim Bartsch Photography
Design ideas for a large mediterranean backyard full sun xeriscape in Santa Barbara with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Garden Design Ideas with a Fire Feature and with Rock Feature

Get Inspired by Gardens on Houzz

A lot of the time when you get home from a long day at work, all you want to do is wind down. Where better to do this than in your very own garden at home? If you do it right, a great garden design can send you right into holiday mode. But where to start? There’s so many styles to choose from when it comes to garden design. Whether you want to create a tropical, modern, contemporary, beach style or country garden - or something else entirely - the large garden image gallery on Houzz has got you covered. Get inspired and collect your ideas to narrow down your desired garden style and features.

How to Create a Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a garden and if it’s appropriate for your climate. You may want to consider adding a deck or other landscaping features, but the plants you choose will mostly dictate your style and what kind of ongoing maintenance is required. Don’t worry if your backyard isn’t very spacious - there are many plants that can thrive even in a small space and allow you to turn your space into a little paradise of your own, regardless of size.

Decide which plants to use

The greenery you choose is critical to your look. For example, if you’re trying to create a tropical garden palm trees and bamboo are your go-to options. Other popular options are golden cane palm trees and fern for ground cover. From there you can add some colour with bright flowers like frangipani, hibiscus or bromeliads. All these are actually quite hardy plants, so once established, your tropical garden is actually quite easy to maintain. Use this structure and apply it to your style. Research which plants you need to set your base for a garden and go from there.

Add some decor

If the plants don’t quite do it for you yet, or if you want to add some extra wow-factor, consider adding some extra features. Even if you can’t accommodate a swimming pool, hot tub or pond, you could look at smaller water features. Simple rocks can also have a great effect, while statues and gnomes will add some extra character. Don’t forget to add some furniture so you have a nice place to sit and enjoy your garden!

Need some help?

Once you know what you want your garden to look like, it may be hard to make it a reality on your own. If that is the case for you, consider consulting a professional to help you with your garden design. Every photo you find on Houzz will lead you to the local pro that did the job, so you won’t have a problem picking the perfect person to help! Whether you need a gardener in Brisbane, a landscape architect in Melbourne or a fireplace installer in Sydney, you can be sure to find one on Houzz.