Garden with a Fireplace and Decorative Stones Ideas and Designs

Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back formal partial sun garden for summer in Other with a fireplace, decorative stones and a wood fence.

Back yard

Dorthy Pautz Landscape Architect

The small urban backyard is designed as an extension from the living area on grade, with the natural gas Napoleon fireplace surrounded by Blue Ledgestone being the focus of the garden from the inside and out. A cast concrete seat supports the fireplace and provides extra seating. A Twombly's Red Japanese Maple and pots of Asparagus Meyers in pots frame the view from the living area. Espaliered Abutilon and Camellias soften the fence on the sides while a hedge of tightly spaced Podocarpus gracillior will grow to screen the rear wall and neighboring house. Blue star creeper grows in between the pavers.

Space to Prepare & Serve

Ecoscape Environmental Design

This versatile outdoor kitchen allows the cook to keep the conversations going during meal prep. No more running back and forth to the indoor kitchen. With built-in warming drawers, a mini-refridgerator, and room for platters and cutting boards, you can even set up a buffet.

Project | Quartz

flaura

Photo of a medium sized rustic back formal partial sun garden for summer in Other with a fireplace, decorative stones and a wood fence.

Project | Quartz

flaura

Medium sized rustic back formal partial sun garden for summer in Other with a fireplace, decorative stones and a wood fence.

Back Yard from upper level

Dorthy Pautz Landscape Architect

Project | Quartz

flaura

This is an example of a medium sized rustic back formal partial sun garden for summer in Other with a fireplace, decorative stones and a wood fence.

Project | Quartz

flaura

Design ideas for a medium sized rustic back formal partial sun garden for summer in Other with a fireplace, decorative stones and a wood fence.

Project | Quartz

flaura

Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back formal partial sun garden for summer in Other with a fireplace, decorative stones and a wood fence.

Project | Quartz

flaura

This is an example of a medium sized rustic back formal partial sun garden for summer in Other with a fireplace, decorative stones and a wood fence.

Project | Quartz

flaura

Photo of a medium sized rustic back formal partial sun garden for summer in Other with a fireplace, decorative stones and a wood fence.

Project | Quartz

flaura

Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back formal partial sun garden for summer in Other with a fireplace, decorative stones and a wood fence.

Project | Quartz

flaura

Design ideas for a medium sized rustic back formal partial sun garden for summer in Other with a fireplace, decorative stones and a wood fence.

Project | Quartz

flaura

Photo of a medium sized rustic back formal partial sun garden for summer in Other with a fireplace, decorative stones and a wood fence.

Project | Quartz

flaura

This is an example of a medium sized rustic back formal partial sun garden for summer in Other with a fireplace, decorative stones and a wood fence.

Project | Quartz

flaura

Photo of a medium sized rustic back formal partial sun garden for summer in Other with a fireplace, decorative stones and a wood fence.

Project | Quartz

flaura

Design ideas for a medium sized rustic back formal partial sun garden for summer in Other with a fireplace, decorative stones and a wood fence.

Project | Quartz

flaura

Medium sized rustic back formal partial sun garden for summer in Other with a fireplace, decorative stones and a wood fence.

Project | Quartz

flaura

Medium sized rustic back formal partial sun garden for summer in Other with a fireplace, decorative stones and a wood fence.

Project | Quartz

flaura

This is an example of a medium sized rustic back formal partial sun garden for summer in Other with a fireplace, decorative stones and a wood fence.

Garden with a Fireplace and Decorative Stones Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed garden is as important as the emphasis we place on the designs of our interiors. After all, our grounds (however modest) frame our homes and contribute to first impressions not only of our houses, but also of the households within. Options for garden designs can be as elaborate or low maintenance as your lifestyle and preferences permit – consider both your aspirations for how it should look and how much time you can invest in garden maintenance. Consulting a gardener or landscape designer will ensure you have a garden that suits your lifestyle, the local climate and soil conditions. But don’t forget that with Houzz your first stop can be collecting images of garden ideas and designs you love in order to inspire your garden plans and potentially share them with a landscape gardening professional.

How do I come up with a front garden design?

The priority for a front garden is kerb appeal. Begin by considering the area immediately around and leading up to your front door. You may want to opt for front garden designs that blend well with the style of your home – for example, abundant foliage and flowerbeds will perfectly complement a period property, whereas man-made materials, geometric shapes and contrasting textures are great ideas for a contemporary garden design. Even if your front garden is a small space, keep it tidy – if you have more space, make the most of it with garden ideas and features such as a manicured lawn, gravel driveway, water feature or garden fencing. If you don’t have the time or commitment to devote to gardening, then neatly pruned hedges, statement paving, hanging baskets, garden benches and outdoor lighting are all decorative, low maintenance garden ideas for your front garden design.

How should I design my back garden?

Back gardens typically offer more space than front garden designs and serve a more recreational purpose, so it’s important to know how you want to spend time in your garden before you design it in order to build in the features that you will enjoy. If you love relaxing in the garden and dining al fresco, think about patios, decking, garden furniture and BBQs. For the more horticulturally-inclined, incorporate flower beds, greenhouses or vegetable garden designs. Your landscape gardening professional can help you install structures such as sheds, pergolas and gazebos that complement your garden design, and artfully-placed garden ideas such as lawn edging and lighting will add definition to your chosen design.

How do I create a low maintenance garden?

The great news is, gardens aren’t exclusively for the green-fingered. Whether you’re not horticulturally-inclined or simply don’t have the time for a bit of landscape gardening, you can still have a garden design that looks the way you want by making some smart design choices. While many of us favour low maintenance gardens like urban gardens, roof terraces and patio gardens, lovers of greenery don’t need to sacrifice grass for paving slabs. Whatever you want from your garden, there are a variety of gardening solutions that can be built in to make life easier. For example, labour intensive features such as vegetable patches, greenhouses and flower beds can be optimised with an automatic irrigation system. These can be offset with fuss-free garden ideas such as hard landscaping, including gravel, paving or decking, and hard-wearing evergreens that require minimal upkeep. You might even consider replacing your garden fencing with slow growing hedging, which can be maintained less regularly than wooden fence panels. If having a lawn is important, there are different types of grasses in varying degrees of durability and maintenance. You may choose to take a more relaxed approach to your lawn – “wild” garden designs can have great charm if the grasses and flowers are chosen carefully. If you prefer a manicured lawn, it’s a good idea to invest in a “mulching” lawn mower that will recycle clippings and remove the need for cleaning up. Finally, there isn’t a more low maintenance garden lawn than artificial grass which can look highly realistic and keep your garden looking green. Garden ornaments are a great way to add interest to your low maintenance garden design – go for smart garden ideas such as solar garden lights which are both decorative and functional. Find some of the most popular design ideas on Houzz.

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