A bowl shaped fire pit will be a nice place to sit on chilly winter night. Surrounding plantings will eventually soften walls and provide winter and spring color, and will attract hummingbirds and butterflies. All photos by Linda Strader

Stone Fire pit and stone benches

Matthew Giampietro Garden Design

Stone fire pit by Matthew Giampietro of Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens Inc. Different size quartzite stone boulder boulders and flagstone make up this fire pit, and stone benches

Garden landscaping in Hammersmith

Positive Garden Ltd

Small and cozy garden landscaping including adapted pattern laid sandstone and hardwood retaining wall.
Photo of a small modern backyard full sun formal garden in London with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Suburban Country

Land2c Landscape Architecture

This multi-use firetable is also a coffee table with a spinning lazy susan centerpiece when not using the propane fueled fire.
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean backyard partial sun garden in Seattle with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

mid-century modern with an asian flare

Virginia Hand Design

the grill is near the kitchen, and close enough to the fire pit to socialize with visitors
Design ideas for a small midcentury backyard partial sun garden in Seattle with a fire feature.

Gallagher Farm

TLC Gardens

The welcoming fire pit area is functional for any season enjoyment
Photo of a large country backyard garden for summer in Denver with a fire feature, natural stone pavers and a metal fence.

Outdoor Living

Van Esch Enterprises

Open Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized country backyard garden in Toronto with a fire feature.

Design Build: Encinitas Curves

The Design Build Company

Modern backyard entertainment space with eye-catching sculpture, brick paver path and patio, curved concrete steps with built-in lighting, custom stone retaining wall and bench seating around an outdoor fire pit with views of the surrounding city

Dry Gravel Garden - Zetland Passive House, Chorlton

Greenvision Garden Design

Sunken gravelled fire pit area with floating bench constructed using a corten steel and yellow balau hardwood decking. Surrounded by dry gravel planting scheme.

Redmond Foss

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

www.alderwoodlandscaping.com
Inspiration for a country backyard formal garden in Seattle with a fire feature and river rock.

Trilogy @ Verde River #1

Giardinello Landscape & Design, LLC

Inspiration for a transitional backyard full sun xeriscape in Phoenix with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Firepits

Gravel and Green

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with a fire feature and concrete pavers.

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Hilimire Pavers

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard garden in Tampa with a fire feature and brick pavers.

Best Hand-Crafted Fire Pits for Your Backyard

Modern Blaze

Design ideas for a large country backyard garden in Seattle with a fire feature.

Pymble Outdoor Entertaining - Dining area

Quercus Gardens

Image copyright Quercus Gardens
Photo of a large modern backyard partial sun garden for summer in Sydney with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Residence - Side Yard Looking West After

Solutions by Design, LLC.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional side yard partial sun xeriscape in Orange County with a fire feature and mulch.

Creating Space

True Scape Design

Design ideas for a small modern backyard shaded xeriscape in Seattle with a fire feature and concrete pavers.

A contemporary Cotswold garden

Joanne Alderson Design

Tudor house with contemporary extension & corten steel amphitheatre. The water feature is this rill leading to the contemporary firebowl
This is an example of a large contemporary backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Oxfordshire with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Barbecue Pits and Outdoor Kitchens, AZ, The Yard Sylist

The Yard Stylist

In this close-up picture of the same outdoor kitchen installation, you get a better look at the refrigerator as well as a better look at the outdoor kitchen island itself. The stonework is rough and looks unfinished, which gives it a very rustic appearance that perfectly suits what outdoor cooking is all about. The color of the travertine pavers compliments the kitchen yet is different enough to make them stand out on their own.

Craftsman Style Luxury Home

James River Construction, LLC.

The backyard landscaping opens up to a private wooded lot. Landscaping was kept simple around the slate patio, which includes a pool, fire pit area, dining area and outdoor kitchen. Wooden beams open up the covered patio portion of the outdoor space. A large stone fireplace serves the outdoor living space.

Grey 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.