Back yard fire pit /patio ideas?
Kael Miguel
8 years ago
I've looked at so many ideas but my house is set up a lot different so it's hard to find a setup that would work and look good . Basically I wanna do an outdoor seating area with a fire pit centrally located with chairs maybe the grille maybe a pergola . I don't know I do not know what would look right with this . Here's a picture of the area . It'd be nice to have it near or under the tree but I'm not sure if you have to have it a certain distance away from a tree because of the fire pit . I don't know! any help would be appreciated and any ideas for this space
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8 years agoKael Miguel
8 years agoRelated Discussions
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Comments (4)I love those shade sails! You might consider making 'walls' with boxed planters. Instead of planters only being on the perimeter use them as if walls inside a home instead. Putting them on casters can give flexibility to move them around if you want a larger space for an event. Also consider outdoor rugs. Just like in the home, outdoor rooms can have their furniture anchored by rugs as well. Just be sure they can take the elements and check if you have to pull them in during a rainy season. In regards to a spa, it appears from your photo that your terrace is above ground level. Make sure your terrace is structurally sound for the weight a spa will create. Also with a spa, folks getting out will have wet feet and that floor can be very slippery when wet. So add a floor covering around the spa area or the small wood tiles that imitate a deck and can be interlocked together right on that floor. a terraced water feature at the center of that star burst would be more interesting than a pot and a trunk! You can't see enough of the the palm to enjoy it....See MoreSmall City Patio Area - Ideas?
Comments (8)I adore courtyard gardens. It’s looking ready for some planting! Now you could install planters or use pots. Plants tend to be happier in large planters and that will be less maintenance, but you could use pots, the bigger the better. Keep them well watered during hot Manchester weather! Small pots tend to dry out quickly so buy the biggest you can afford. There are some plants that give that jungle effect but are fully hardy in the UK. Here’s some suggestions. Fatsia Japonica - big bold and evergreen Japanese Maples (Acers) Mahonia - evergreen Then there are bamboos and ferns. Also lilies and Hemericallis that add some colour. Crocosmia is also a lovely red or orange flowered plant with strappy leaves that adds colour to an urban jungle. I could go on and on! Don’t forget to search for jungle themed gardens on house for more ideas....See MoreWhat would you do with the space? Ideas, recommendations, inspiration?
Comments (9)Hi. I’m no good at doing plans on computer I’m afraid ( I possibly could but it would take me hours) but I did do a little sketch with what I think could work. Just note that it’s not to scale and I’m not a pro, just a hobby of mine. So I’m thinking shed in top right corner then in between greenhouse and shed you could lay paving and have an area for an outdoor fireplace or bbq area. Just think it would be nice to have that area as more of a working yard, somewhere you can potter about (potting bench perhaps). Then I put a corner summerhouse in the left hand corner with path leading from it to the new patio area. The bench and slabs in the middle I would perhaps remove to open the lawn space but you could keep the trees depending on what variety they are, trees can grow very big. Otherwise I think you’ve done a great job so far:). It’s a nice size garden so plenty of possibilities. Here’s my rough sketch and some ideas for outdoor fireplace:...See MoreOur Garden Patio and Border Dilemma
Comments (9)Hello, Looks like you have a very nice space there! Regarding your narrow border, I would suggest some pleached trees to go in there (such as in the picture below) . They are great to give you some height and do not occupy a lot of space at all. As Sonia said, you can attempt to amend your soil by digging some grit it, but the most straight forward solution in my view is to choose plants that tolerate the conditions of a heavy clay soil. Roses, some varieties of crab apples and the evergreen holy tree (which is easily found in the pleached format) are some ideas. Drip irrigation is a good idea, but heavy clay soils are very water retentive (usually puddling is a problem with this soil and not dryness). As Sonia said, newly planted plants do need more watering to stimulate the roots system to establish in the new location. The idea of putting a sofa do block children's access to the change of level in the patio is good as it will add to the cozy feel you are after. A wooden pergola on top of it as the ones that you suggested is a very good idea. You can also get retractable roofs to give you the possibility of shelter from the sun. Sonia's idea of planting scented climbers on the pergola is a very good one as well. Another idea is to add a brick edging around your patio to mark the edges and make the change of levels a bit more obvious and secure. Another idea for your gate are is to select plants that can grow through the gravel layer (provided that the gravel is not on top of concrete). As Sonia pointed out, potted plants do require much more watering than plants on the ground (once these are established). So this would be a good alternative. I provide planting plans, which provide you with planting that is suited to the garden conditions and to your preferences and needs. This service can be done online. If this interests you, please get in touch....See MoreKael Miguel
8 years agoKael Miguel
8 years ago
PROInfinity Construction & Design
8 years agoWith some excavation to flatten the area and some small retaining walls we can build a nice relaxing sitting area with a safe fire pit, some pavers from the backdoor to the sitting area or you may want to apply some nice stairs too.
Take a look at this pictures for better ideas.
kathleen MK
8 years ago
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