Hillside Garden Landscape with Water Features and Beautiful Plantings

Natural gas fire pits provide year round enjoyment. It is a perfect gathering spot for all seasons, whether slipping iced tea on a summer evening or warming up with a mug of cocoa on a cold winter night.

Inspired by Balinese-style resorts, this contemporary home was designed to exude luxury and warmth. Created to accommodate 3 generations it is cleverly designed to allow enough space while maintaining a family focus.

Morongo

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Mondrian designed driveway and desert landscaping Ketchum Photography

Circular Belgard Paver Fire Pit Lounge Area

Landscape Logic

This is the lounge fire pit area which will get a lot of use by both the kids and the adults. The flooring is made up of Belgard Mega Arbel pavers with a rectangular paver border. The boulders are natural and flank the seating area.

Contemporary Landscape with Art

Fredell Enterprises, Inc.

Fredell Enterprises constructed this modern landscape using concrete, natural stone, artificial turf, gravel and mulch. Landscape architecture by Fawn Bell and Jeanie Sims. Photo by Brian Johannsen

San Diego Outdoor Living

Sills Landscape Design

New Castle House

Lankford Associates Landscape Architects

The cedar lath screen and trellis add a craftsman element to this contemporary back yard located in Newcastle, WA

Outdoor Living Area

The Garden Artist LLC

This outdoor living area is protected by a cove of trees and shrubs.

Sweet Fire Pit Sitting Area

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The circular patio is a nice change from the traditional style of patio. The green grass provides a variety of texture next to the patio. In addition, the texture of the furniture also adds a interest to the landscape. This is a great place to have lots of memorable outdoor gatherings!!

Modern Desert Home

Anna Rodé Designs, Inc.

The conversation area is near the swimming pool, and surrounds a black lava fire pit. A fairway separates the back yard from the nearby desert mountain.

A Traditional Landscape Loses the Lawn & Overgrown Shrubs To Low-Water Plants

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

The removal of the dense and overgrown shrubs and trees provide more outdoor space for dining and entertaining, less maintenance. And now with site-appropriate plants and no lawn, a lower water bill for the homewoners. Full color Blue stone and small mexican pebbles replace the lawn and pathways while offering a contemporary transformation. A variety of low-water plants including succulents offer year-round appeal and interest throughout the seasons. Photos and Design © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

LED Landscape Lighting by Garden Artisans LLC Cranbury, NJ

Garden Artisans LLC

Peter Jamet

Mt PLeasant residence

Anthony Rechichi - Architect

A view of the central grand court featuring the alfresco dining and firepit

Balgowlah Heights

Joanne Green Landscape & Interior

This project had two required outcomes; develop a bolder garden presence in both the front and back garden, while creating a unique area in the backyard for teenage boys to entertain in. The backyard was a very rocky site which included a bald, exposed rock and multiple levels, but which had an innate native feel - so this was built upon by planting a number of beautiful Australian species, such as Bracelet Honey Myrtle, Kangaroo Paw, Mat Rush, selected succulents, Coastal Rosemary, Japanese Box topiaries, Sweet Viburnum, Bird-of-Paradise, Box and Keteleeri Juniper. To carry the native feel throughout the entire redevelopment, the backyard construction included feature sandstone walling, timber bollards to support lighting and sandstone steps with decomposed granite. To ensure the area fulfilled its entertainment goal, a fire pit was created with timber seating surrounds and a new BBQ enclosure installed, complete with lighting and a gas BBQ for year-round functionality. The exposed rock was turned into a unique feature piece and the garden was punctuated with sculptures, tallowwood posts, sawn sandstone, castlight fittings and terrazzo pots to imbue a modern bent. This feel was carried throughout the front yard where new feature walling, pots and lighting complemented the same plant varieties. The end result is a bold modern garden which boasts year-round entertainment functionality and can be enjoyed by all ages.

Outdoor Stoves- rb73

Auldton Stoves Ltd

Premier Dealer. Outdoor liver at its best. Heat with control. Perfect for any patio or smaller garden. Transform your garden space this summer and call us now: 01560 480002 for our best price.

John Herder Building

Model home available now in Starr Ridge built by John Herder Building. The Steam Pump is loaded with custom exterior features

Bird Key Modern Bungalow

BORDEN Landscape Design

Photographer: Ryan Gamma

Doonan house fire pit area

Instyle Habitats

Granada Hills - Backyard Remodeling

LUSH REMODELING & DEVELOPMENT INC

In this project we converted an empty backyard into an Outdoor Living Space. Including: demolition of existing concrete, pool coping & plaster, grading, drainage infrastructure, new pool equipment, pool plumbing, new stamp concrete, water fountain, custom made fire-pit and sitting area, outdoor kitchen with an enclosure patio, low voltage lights and designed Landscape.

Garden Design Ideas with a Fire Feature for Winter

Get Inspired by 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 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 Garden for Your Home

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