Xeriscape Garden with a Fire Feature Ideas and Designs

Acton

Arzate Design Group

Photo of a large back xeriscape full sun garden in Phoenix with a fire feature and brick paving.

Fire pits

The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design

Built in fire pit is made from two types of stone, red sandstone cap, and Brown Dog sides. Gaps in the stone allow for good airflow. Blond and red sandstone make up the patio. Surrounding boulders create intimacy. Sited to allow stellar views. Stone by BT Stone masonry. Design by The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design.

Zen Backyard

User

This view of the Zen backyard shows the patio in reference to the swimming pool and the outdoor dining table. You can see there is a good amount of artificial grass in this picture. The travertine looks nice against the green of the turf. This backyard offers three sitting areas: the patio area, the dining area, and the cement benches on the far side of the yard around the fire pit.

Rosedale Modern Courtyard

Native Edge Landscape

This duplex has a very modern aesthetic with focuses on clean lines and metal accents. However, the front courtyard was undeveloped and uninviting. We worked with the client to tie the courtyard and the property together by adding clean, monochromatic details with a heavy focus on texture. The main goal of this project was to add a low-maintenance outdoor living space that was an extension of the home. The small space and harsh sun exposure limited the plant pallet, but we were able to use lush plant material to maximize the space. A monochromatic pallet makes for a perfect backdrop for focal points and key pieces. The circular fire-pit was used to break up the 90 degree angles of the space, and also played off the round pottery.

Ravenna Bungalow

Hayes Landscape Design Services

Design ideas for a small traditional back xeriscape partial sun garden for autumn in Seattle with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a wood fence.

Taylor Farms Residence

TransArc Design

This is an example of a large back xeriscape full sun garden in Phoenix with a fire feature and gravel.

Stylish Digs in Echo Park

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

This is an example of a medium sized modern back xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with a fire feature and concrete paving.

Orinda Modern Landscape

FDC Design Build

Photo of a medium sized modern front xeriscape partial sun garden for autumn in San Francisco with a fire feature and concrete paving.

Modern Organic Garden

Growsgreen Landscape Design

Growsgreen Landscape Design, photo by Caitlin Atkinson.
This is an example of a medium sized modern back xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with a fire feature and concrete paving.

McKinnon Garden 2.0

Boodle Concepts

Backyard retreat in McKinnon. Garden design & landscaping installation by Boodle Concepts, based in Melbourne and Kyneton, Macedon Ranges. New decking and firepit area is hugged by custom curved bench and various heights of screening for visual interest. #decking #moderngardens #melbournegardens #curvebench #curvedbench #indooroutdoorliving #artificialturf #backyardretreat #backyardoasis #gardendesign #landscapingmelbourne #boodleconcepts #australiandesigners

Not Just a Side Yard

Wildflower Landscape Design at K&D Landscaping

We transformed this unusable sloping side yard into a casual and modern outdoor living space. Complete with modern privacy fencing, fire bowl and an outdoor shower.

Garden of Splendor

flora Distinctive Landscapes

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden in Denver with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a metal fence.

Surfer's Paradise, Hollister Ranch

Margie Grace - Grace Design Associates

Cedar spa and flagstone deck look out over tranquil ocean view. This is quite a lovely retreat!! Heaven on earth! All Margie could think of while on this site was, "All I need is a tent out here with this view and I'd be happy." The small weekend home on the flank of the rolling grassy coastal plain in Hollister Ranch (near Gaviota, CA) faces breath-taking panoramic views of ocean, islands, coastal plain, foothills and mountains. Holly Lepere

Gärten gestalten!

Mediterranean sloped xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Dusseldorf with a fire feature and natural stone paving.

Dry + Modern

Wildwood Landscapes + Design

Elements: Custom-built concrete & steel firepit, floating stucco bench, wood garden steppers, hot tub with custom wood surround, garden lighting and bluestone patio.

Hummelheim - Insektenfreundlicher Familiengarten bei Berlin

Dendron Exterior Design - Gartengestaltung Berlin

Schiefer - Naturstein - Trockenmauer Slate - natural stone - dry stone wall Ausgleichspflanzung Berlin Brandenburg - Hecke aus einheimischen Wildsträuchern Hundsrose - Rosa canina - Dog Rose Felsenbirne - Amelanchier ovalis - Alder-leaved Serviceberry Schlehdorn - Prunus spinosa - Blackthorn

Santa Cruz Sustainable

K & D Landscaping, Inc.

Residential home in Santa Cruz, CA This stunning front and backyard project was so much fun! The plethora of K&D's scope of work included: smooth finished concrete walls, multiple styles of horizontal redwood fencing, smooth finished concrete stepping stones, bands, steps & pathways, paver patio & driveway, artificial turf, TimberTech stairs & decks, TimberTech custom bench with storage, shower wall with bike washing station, custom concrete fountain, poured-in-place fire pit, pour-in-place half circle bench with sloped back rest, metal pergola, low voltage lighting, planting and irrigation! (*Adorable cat not included)

Sereno Canyon Enclave Model

Creative Environments

Creative Environments created two custom front yard and backyard designs for the Sereno Canyon Enclave Model in Scottsdale, Arizona. This backyard features metal water features as well as an outdoor kitchen and a very unique acrylic swimming pool. Call (480) 777-9305 to learn more about this space.

Beautifully Restored

Welcome Home Staging, Roseville

Photo of a small classic back xeriscape partial sun garden in Sacramento with a fire feature and concrete paving.

CR Project

Green Acres Landscaping & Aquascapes

Inspiration for a large contemporary back xeriscape fully shaded garden in Other with a fire feature and gravel.

Xeriscape Garden with a Fire Feature 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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