We fabricated these stone couches on site from local granite. Photo Rob Karosis

Custom stainless steel fire pit constructed on gravel patio with two gravel paths which lead to other areas of the garden. Traditional with a contemporary twist, this garden is truly a peaceful oasis from the world. Picture yourself sitting in this cozy space with friends and you are transported to your own secret hideaway. Landscape lighting makes this area truly magical.

Константин Круглов

Mulberry Place Custom Lodge

VPC Builders, LLC

Photography by Bernard Russo

Fire Pit Area w/ Silt Sandstone Block Rock as seating & moss rock boulders as fi

Baldwin's Customized Landscaping

Outdoor fire pit area with moss rock boulders with silt sandstone block rocks as seating. Gravel for ground cover.

Fall landscape in the 1st year outdoor patio garden

Zachary Berger Associates, Ltd.

The Concrete Fire pits embody the highest level of quality, design and Canadian craftsmanship. The proprietary material is less than half the weight of regular concrete. Strength and durability are uncompromised rendering a product that is weather resistant, and able to take extreme heat and cold, all while achieving a striking resemblance of real stone.

Outdoor Fireplaces

Backyard Flare, LLC

This DIY fireplace (Pima design) was built by the homeowner, creating a welcoming backyard destination. A rustic wood and metal pergola/pavilion was added to shelter the area, providing more time to enjoy this great outdoor space.

Millcreek Residence

Upland Development, Inc.

Scot Zimmerman

Cottage Patio/Landscaping - Essex, MA

Rue Sherwood Landscape Design, LLC

Rue Sherwood Landsc

Spanish Mission House

Sarita Landscape Inc

Giving a dramatic twist to the tired yard of a Spanish Mission house. Modern and rustic blending in a single landscape with dark grey concrete and brick and decomposed granite pathway.

Summer Camp at a Park City Vacation Home

The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design

A summer vacation home designed for outdoor enjoyment for the entire family! Huge swim/spa with deck surround, giant boulder fire pit, herb garden, beautiful focal point container plantings, boulder seating and stone patios complete the picture.

Swan View Landscape

Naturesque

Bromley

The Whole Blooming Landscape, Inc.

Mountain Top Home

Landshapes

Dartmouth

The MacDowell Company

The stage of this outdoor living space has been established by use of two separate elevations. An upper level granite terrace offers ample entertainment space close to the house. A fieldstone fireplace is the comment element between the upper and lower space. With the firebox being open in the front and back, the fire can be enjoyed from upper terrace or from below at the spa or pool. A granite pool terrace offers ample space for lounging and sun bathing.

Fire Feature 1

Choice Landscapes LLC

Pool Terraces

Rebecca Webb Garden Designs

Oak board under-lit seats around a firepit and backed with organically curved walls, made of local stone

Country Garden Design Ideas with a Fire Feature

Get Inspired by Country 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 country 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 Country Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a country 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 country 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 country 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.