Raised fieldstone fire pit with bluestone caps Photo: Eustacia Marsales
This is an example of a small country backyard full sun garden in New York with a fire feature and gravel.

Contemporary back garden, Wimbledon, 5

Kate Eyre Garden Design

This is an example of a small contemporary backyard garden in London with a fire feature, river rock and a wood fence.

LaGrange Landscape

KD Landscape

Design ideas for a large traditional backyard shaded garden for summer in Chicago with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Amazing Berkeley Back Yard

Sarah Herman Landscape Design

You can read more about the project through this Houzz Feature link: https://www.houzz.com/magazine/hillside-yard-offers-scenic-views-and-space-for-contemplation-stsetivw-vs~131483772

Contra Verde

TLC Gardens

Custom steel planters are utilized around the site and frame the entrance.
Design ideas for a modern backyard full sun formal garden with a fire feature and gravel.

Collection Custom Home - The Cascade

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Inspiration for a country partial sun garden in Seattle with a fire feature and gravel.

Woodland Garden

Chestnut Grove Design Group, Inc.

Photo by http://jessicadelaneyphotography.com/
Photo of a mid-sized country backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Boston with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Texas Hill Country Residence

WoodCo

Lauren Keller | Luxury Real Estate Services, LLC
Expansive country backyard full sun garden in Austin with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Wallingford Residence

Vireo Design Studio, LLC

Vireo Design Studio
Mid-sized arts and crafts backyard partial sun xeriscape in Seattle with a fire feature and natural stone pavers for spring.

Backyard overview

LandArt

Backyard overview of Credit Valley random flagstone patio, natural gas fire feature, natural stepping stones, and garden surround.
Mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun garden in Other with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Mid-Century Patio Makeover - Waukesha

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

With two extended families and five children of their own, our clients needed a larger patio for family gatherings. The new patio includes a dining area and fire pit. Westhauser Photography

Outdoor Fireplace

Outdoor Living Stone and Garden Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in Bridgeport with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Scott's Run

SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction

Landscape Architect: Howard Cohen, Surrounds Inc.
Photo of a mid-sized country backyard partial sun garden in DC Metro with a fire feature and gravel.

Woodland by the Beach

Billy Goodnick Garden Design

Casual seating just outside the dining room and paths connecting dining area and re-purposed shade structure with portable chiminea for night-time gatherings. Plant material includes Japanese maple, Myers asparagus, New Zealand flax, ground morning glory (not invasive). California natives: Pacific Coast iris, Polystichum fern, redbud.

Pend Oreille Patio

Pacific Garden Design

Despite their location just outside downtown, the homeowners have an expansive backyard abutting Lake Pend Oreille. They enjoy the space, but needed a spot to gather lakeside. A patio with natural flagstone pavers is accented with sculptural boulders and seat rocks. A gas fire pit and custom shade sail create a comfortable space for chilly nights and sunny days, maximizing the homeowners' use of the space.

The Conversation Garden

Paal Grant Designs In Landscaping

Paal Grant
Inspiration for a contemporary backyard garden in Melbourne with a fire feature.

Lemont Fire Pit

KD Landscape

The primary patio space narrows into a walkway connecting to the fire pit. The planting beds on both side help define and separate the spaces. Photo courtesy of Mike Crews Photography.

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

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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.

Green 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.