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Traditional Garden with a Fire Feature Ideas and Designs

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Rustic Fire Pit - Cedarburg, WI
Rustic Fire Pit - Cedarburg, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
The lannon stone fire pit is situated perfectly so that it is easy to enjoy both the creek and the perennial gardens while relaxing at the bonfire. Westhauser Photography
Summer Gardens & Pool Paradise, Allentown, NJ
Summer Gardens & Pool Paradise, Allentown, NJ
Garden Artisans LLCGarden Artisans LLC
Our client's childhood memories of summer fun in her parents' pool and family time on Long Beach Island, NJ is what she wanted to recreate for her own children in the comfort of their backyard. The client's wish list included a pool that was versatile for all ages and activities. We teamed up with Liquidscapes to assist with the pool design process to ensure functionality and quality was achieved. The saltwater pool has a swim lane, sun-shelf, deck jets, built-in seating and a raised spa with an 8' spillway! The pool deck is built with limestone, which remains cool in the hot sun. A custom pavilion cantilevers the deep end of the pool serving as a shady poolside lounge. The wavy garden beds were designed to complement the freeform shape of the pool. The landscape consists of multi-layered magnolias, ilex, and cryptomeria to ensure privacy year round. Fagus, lagerstroemia, and cotinus add in-season privacy, color, and contrast. The large garden beds are filled with lush hydrangeas, perennials, perennial grasses, and ferns. During our presentation for the front of the property, which is the final phase of this project, our client said to us: "Over the years we have dealt with many design and build companies and we're very happy we finally found one that is a pleasure to work with and cares about delivering high quality results.”
Saguaro Grove
Saguaro Grove
AFT ConstructionAFT Construction
Large traditional back full sun garden for summer in Phoenix with an outdoor sport court, a fire feature, concrete paving and a metal fence.
PLAY
PLAY
J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.
For more photos of this project see: SARDANA
Large traditional back garden in San Francisco with an outdoor sport court, a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Woodland Fire Pit Patio
Woodland Fire Pit Patio
a Blade of Grassa Blade of Grass
Bluestone patio with fieldstone sitting wall and fieldstone fire pit with custom cedar cover. Photo by Pete Cadieux
Photo of a small traditional back partial sun garden in Boston with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Natural Stone Mountain Landscape
Natural Stone Mountain Landscape
Terry T. King Landscape ArchitectureTerry T. King Landscape Architecture
Photo of a small classic back formal full sun garden for spring in Boise with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Masonry Patio, Seat Wall, Fire Pit, Storage
Masonry Patio, Seat Wall, Fire Pit, Storage
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
Natural gas fireplaces provide convenient, year round enjoyment. This fire pit is built of manufactured stone with a natural stone cap.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic courtyard formal full sun garden for winter in Denver with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Woodland Timber Frame Home
Woodland Timber Frame Home
West Winds Nursery LLCWest Winds Nursery LLC
Drystack stone and small boulders were used to line the sides of this fire pit tucked into one side of this patio.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional sloped fully shaded garden for summer in DC Metro with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Lemont Landscaping
Lemont Landscaping
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
El Desperado daylily and Pachysandra hug the patio perimeter while still affording a nice view out into the yard. Photo courtesy of Mike Crews Photography.
Mercer Island Waterfront Estate
Mercer Island Waterfront Estate
Mark S. Garff, Landscape ArchitectMark S. Garff, Landscape Architect
A Mercer Island couple wanted to transform their yard from mushy lawn into a more usable, beach-like space. We added new concrete pads to connect the stairs to the waterfront complete with salvaged, cedar logs around a deconstructed wood-burning firepit, invigorating the space and creating a place to relax and entertain right on the water. Closer to the house, an ipe deck built around a new Paloform gas firepit created a new outdoor room for enjoying endless summer evenings. LED landscape lighting completes the improvements. Photography by: Miranda Estes Photography
Hoffman Residence
Hoffman Residence
Scott Brinitzer Design AssociatesScott Brinitzer Design Associates
Photographer: Roger Foley
Traditional back formal garden in DC Metro with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
The Settings Hillside
The Settings Hillside
Gardens for LivingGardens for Living
Photo of a medium sized classic sloped fully shaded garden for summer in Charlotte with a fire feature and gravel.
Patio and firepit
Patio and firepit
The Lazy GardenerThe Lazy Gardener
At the midpoint of the natural stone stairway. a small patio and fire pit sit directly across from the waterfall and koi pond.
Classic sloped partial sun garden in New York with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Circular Fire Pit with Sitting Wall
Circular Fire Pit with Sitting Wall
UserUser
A circular firepit surrounded by an informal patio consisting of widely spaced irregular flagstones with Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea') growing between them, and a semi-circular fieldstone sitting wall at the back. This was designed and built by Outdoor Expressions with the help of a former employee of ours.
The Agra | Medina, WA
The Agra | Medina, WA
JayMarc HomesJayMarc Homes
Stone pavers with fire bowl create an oasis in the backyard.
Large traditional back partial sun garden in Seattle with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
The Laurel
The Laurel
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Nothing like a good drone shot to provide a great overview of the project scope and how all the elements come together.
This is an example of a large traditional back full sun garden for summer in Chicago with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a wood fence.
Concord Backyard
Concord Backyard
a Blade of Grassa Blade of Grass
Photo of a medium sized traditional back partial sun garden in Boston with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Outdoor Backyard Oasis
Outdoor Backyard Oasis
Design Line Studio Inc.Design Line Studio Inc.
Inspiration for a large traditional back full sun garden in Toronto with a fire feature and concrete paving.
Decks & Patios
Decks & Patios
CHW Landscape/Design, llcCHW Landscape/Design, llc
This is an example of a large classic back formal garden in Minneapolis with a fire feature and brick paving.
Magnolia Residence- Hillside Renovation
Magnolia Residence- Hillside Renovation
Kim Rooney DesignKim Rooney Design
Hillside Garden Designed by Kim Rooney Landscape architect, located in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle Washington. This photo was taken by Eva Blanchard Photography.

Traditional Garden with a Fire Feature Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional front garden design.

How should I design my traditional 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 traditional 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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