A thoughtful lawn area of 'Cavalier' zoysia grass, buffered from the street by a stand of Big muhly grass (Muhlenbergia lindheimeri). Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/

English Modernist in Santa Monica

Bosler Earth Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard xeriscape in Los Angeles with a fire feature and decking.

Sustainable Hillsborough Garden

The Garden Route Company

Richard Radford
Design ideas for a large mediterranean backyard partial sun garden in San Francisco with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Custom brick work and tiles

BE Landscape Design

Instead of selling, our clients opted for a much overdue backyard transformation. BE Landscape Design removed the old lawn and deck, and replaced them with outdoor dining, kitchen, lounge, fire-pit, a central fountain, olive trees and so much more. Perfect for Holiday gatherings with family and friends.

Spanish Courtyard

Studio H Landscape Architecture

Studio H Landscape Architecture
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean courtyard partial sun xeriscape in Orange County with a fire feature and concrete pavers.

Deck and Pool, Top of the Mountain

Jesse York, Landscape Designer

Nestled on a challenging steep, rocky incline with breathtaking ocean vistas, this backyard was initially nearly unusable due to its limited flat areas. The homeowner's vision was to transform it into a multifunctional space capable of hosting large gatherings of family and friends. The transformative design boasts four terraced decks: two featuring cozy fire pits, one equipped with a hot tub perfectly positioned for sunset viewing, and another for daytime relaxation, alongside a hidden deck designed especially for children's play. The space is further enhanced with an outdoor kitchen, a cascading water feature adorning the slope, seating nestled under a waterproof deck, and built-in wooden seating with cleverly integrated storage, all centered around a playful and inviting pool.

Tuscan Modern

Pristine Acres

Pristine Acres
Design ideas for a modern backyard garden in DC Metro with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Cobb Lake Estate

Lindgren Landscape

Buff sandstone boulder water falls cut through formal sandstone veneer retaining walls. Custom built sandstone bridge spans the stream. Wood burning fire pit built on an island surrounded by water. Designed and built by Lindgren Landscape

Fire Pit Rocks

Big Rock Landscaping

Details matter and this gas firepit full of blue pebbles give a fun pop of color and visual interest to the custom fire pit.
This is an example of a large traditional backyard garden in Salt Lake City with a fire feature and concrete pavers.

Table Side Fire Pit

Ecoscape Environmental Design

Simple design. Easy to use. A place for snacks & cocktails. This contemporary combo fire pit and table is the destination place for good conversations late into the evening. And when it's time to call it a night, simply flick off the gas line switch!

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.

Tuscan Landscape in Tiburon

Floyd Construction Inc.

Design ideas for a large mediterranean backyard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Stone Walls with Color!

C&H Landscaping

Photo of a large country backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Denver with a fire feature and concrete pavers.

Conceptual outdoor design

Conceptual Outdoor Design

Inspiration for a large traditional backyard partial sun garden in Other with a fire feature and concrete pavers.

Maribyrnong

Intrinsic Landscapes

This oriental-themed landscape invokes a feeling of tranquillity and serenity, whether the occasion is simply relaxation or friendly entertainment. Immediately connected to the outdoor kitchen area is a beautiful bluestone koi pool with water plants, fish and steppers, which leads to the spotted gum decking area and corten steel firepit. Under-lighting of the floating benches surrounding the decking creates a stunning seating area. The most visually striking feature piece of the landscape is without doubt the enormous Buddha, installed against stone cladding, rendered walls and timber screening. Incredibly impressive! Enhancing the oriental theme is an abundance of lush vegetation surrounding the entire area – clumping bamboo, a massive bird of paradise, trees, under-planting and a luscious lawn. Strategically placed garden lighting makes for a spectacular outdoor entertainment area for these lucky clients in Maribyrnong.

BluHomes Sonoma Breezehouse

Rollin Landscape Design

Cathy Stancil Photography
Inspiration for a large modern backyard partial sun xeriscape for summer in San Francisco with a fire feature and gravel.

Southwestern Backyard - Cedarburg

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

The sunken fire pit patio is made of decomposed granite. The Chilton stone seat walls provide additional seating as well as help to define spaces within the patio. Westhauser Photography

Fire Pits

Accent Landscapes

Natural gas fire pits offer a safe and convenient way to enjoy your landscape year round. They can be custom built to fit any space and style.
Inspiration for a small traditional backyard partial sun xeriscape for fall in Denver with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Stone, Travertine, Pavers

Pryors Better Yards

Photo of an expansive backyard garden in Phoenix with a fire feature.

Folia

Decorpro

FOLIA (Gunmetal Grey) Fire Pits Product Dimensions (IN): DIA66.28 ” X H24.7” Product Weight (LB): 260 Product Dimensions (CM): DIA168.4 X H62.7 Product Weight (KG): 118 Folia forges, out of eight solid steel sculpted petal-shaped pieces, painted in a gunmetal grey epoxy powder paint, a complete and mammoth Fire Pit of magnificent proportion and astounding design, resembling a flower. Precise slots in each petal-shaped fold are custom slits to fit a rotisserie skewer to optimize the Folia’s functionality and purpose beyond bonfires and campfires. Elevating this striking structure is a base foundation and a plate to securely contain the fire within this wood-burning fire pit and to prevent fire-ground contact. By Decorpro Home + Garden. Each sold separately. Hardware included. Materials: Solid steel Gunmetal grey epoxy powder paint All Fire Pits are custom made to order. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Disclaimer: Installation and usage instructions should be followed carefully after purchasing the Folia Fire Pit. This product’s look and finish will change after exposure to high heat, creating a beautiful, natural patina. Consult your local bylaws before purchasing or using this product. Made in Canada

Orange 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.