Garden Design Ideas with a Fire Feature

This large property was a blank canvas when Pro-Land was hired to complete the design and build for this backyard retreat. Initially, the clients had just wanted a small outdoor space with a kitchen and a cabana with a fireplace. As the design progressed things changed; a secondary covered structure was added to the kitchen, and the patio was expanded to include a concrete pool. The natural stone fireplace in the cabana is a focal piece in this backyard. The wood and natural stone along with a crackling fire create a comfortable and cozy space to relax on those cooler summer nights. Raised planter boxes frame the path to the pool, separating the spaces while creating a cohesive feel through the use of materials. Truly an entertainers paradise, the yard features a gunnite pool complete with hot tub and tanning deck, a covered outdoor kitchen & bar, custom wood burning fireplace, and modern cabana finished with automatic roller screens, and sliding glass doors. Photography by: Effie Edits Inc.

Outdoor Backyard Oasis

Design Line Studio Inc.

Inspiration for a large transitional backyard full sun garden in Toronto with a fire feature and concrete pavers.

Magnolia Residence- Hillside Renovation

Kim Rooney Design

Hillside Garden Designed by Kim Rooney Landscape architect, located in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle Washington. This photo was taken by Eva Blanchard Photography.

Landscaping Ideas

Buechel Stone Corp

This retaining wall uses Buechel Stone's Fond du Lac Random Boulders to enhance it's natural surroundings. Click on the tag to see more at www.buechelstone.com/shoppingcart/products/Fond-du-Lac-Ra....

unilock edging

Greenscapes

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts backyard full sun garden for summer in Other with a fire feature and brick pavers.

Sand pit with pandanus tree feature

Instyle Habitats

An established Pandanus tree was planted as a feature tree and a shade solution for the Noosa style sand pit play area
Design ideas for a beach style backyard full sun xeriscape for fall in Sunshine Coast with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Coolum Beach, QLD

Fluid Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style backyard partial sun garden for summer in Sunshine Coast with a fire feature and concrete pavers.

Backyard for Family & Furry Friends

Ambiance Garden Design, LLC

Backyard Renovation for family looking to share time with friends and dogs.
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Charlotte with a fire feature, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Modern Patio

Watercourse Design

Inspiration for a small modern backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Minneapolis with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Large modern family garden for entertaining and play

Harrington Porter

Overhaul of a large family garden with a contemporary feel - spacious and simple, keeping the space for kids to play sports, trampoline and use their styled playhouse. But with areas extending from the house for adult/family entertaining. A firepit, outdoor "bar area", feature dining area and floating bench with weather proof fabrics. Low maintenance materials - Millboard decking, artificial grass, painted trellis and powder coated pendant light supports, in a cohesive pallet of colours.

Potomac Kitchen Garden and Outdoor Living Area

Landscape Projects, Inc.

A large outdoor gathering place surrounds a custom stone fire pit in front of the house. © Melissa Clark Photography. All rights reserved.
Large country front yard partial sun formal garden in DC Metro with a fire feature and natural stone pavers for summer.

Potomac Kitchen Garden and Outdoor Living Area

Landscape Projects, Inc.

© Melissa Clark Photography. All rights reserved
Inspiration for a large country front yard partial sun formal garden for summer in DC Metro with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Walls

Magic Gardens Landscaping

Photo of a large traditional sloped full sun formal garden for spring in San Francisco with a fire feature and concrete pavers.

Best Hand-Crafted Fire Pits for Your Backyard

Modern Blaze

This is an example of a large country backyard garden in Seattle with a fire feature.

Join Us....Outside!

Ecoscape Environmental Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard garden in Denver with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Lancing 'Gaudi' Garden

Anita Sullivan Gardens

The 'pink and silver' border, with eryngium 'Green Jade'. Planting design and photo by Anita Sullivan
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean backyard partial sun garden for summer in Sussex with a fire feature and gravel.

Suburban Country

Land2c Landscape Architecture

The 5' wide Moon Gate by Phil Beck hides the view of the utility road that services the extensive property. He can be reached through the Fire Dragon Gallery in Cannon Beach, Oregon. The bed to the left is lushly planted with yuccas (in bloom), ornamental cabbages, daylilies, sedums, several conifers including dwarf Blue Star Junipers. Behind the yuccas is a variegated dogwood with bright red branches throughout the winder. The grasses are Orange Sedge.

Mid-Century Modern Fire Pit - Cedarburg, WI

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

Relaxing creek-side around the fire pit is even more calming when surrounded by wildflowers. Westhauser Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern backyard partial sun garden for summer in Milwaukee with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Carmel Valley Water Feature

Jesse York, Landscape Designer

This project showcases a grand custom water feature, beginning with an impressive water wall that flows down through multiple basins, culminating in a vast pond. It is accentuated by several large concrete pads that appear to float over the water, serving as stepping stones to the network of pathways weaving through the yard. Modern and elegant materials were meticulously selected to complement the design, including sleek finishes that enhance the feature's contemporary aesthetic. To highlight the space and integrate it seamlessly with the natural surroundings, a variety of native grasses and plants were chosen, adding both beauty and ecological benefits to the landscape.

Medina Outdoor Entertaining

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

This outdoor living space is a Pacific Northwest masterpiece. The homeowners requested an expansive entertainment area with easy viewing of the kids' playground. The covered structure blends with the existing style of the home and our crews created a natural space for the swim spa.

Garden Design Ideas with a Fire 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.