Add Beauty And Utility To Your Yard With Fire

Posted on: 12 May 2016

Fire is one of the primordial elements. Fire gives warmth in the coldest of weather. However, the flickering of flames also offers a mesmerizing appeal. Combine both the beauty and the usefulness of fire in your yard's hardscaping.

Fire Pit

A fire pit is one of the most useful additions you can make to your yard or patio. Wherever you place a fire pit becomes an instant congregation place. Fire pits can be small, portable affairs that even fit onto a tabletop. However, consider having a pit installed into your backyard or patio.

Style-wise, you can choose from the most modern concrete installation to a rustic version that resembles a bonfire. There are options in how you feed the fire, too. It's possible to choose either a gas or propane line and fill the bowl with rocks or glass. Alternatively, you can choose to burn wood in your fire pit.

Fireplace

An outdoor fireplace is more formal than a fire pit. These installations are typically part of a patio, either as the centerpiece of a lounge or for cooking in the outdoor kitchen. As with a fire pit, seating for a fireplace can be either portable or built-in. Materials for your outdoor fireplace include traditional brick or stone as well as stucco or concrete, which can be stamped and stained to resemble another material or left natural for a mod look. It's possible to have a prefabricated fireplace unit or fully custom installation constructed in your backyard.

Fire Wall

Another option for useful fire hardscaping is a fire wall or fire hearth. As the Landscaping Network points out, installing a fire hearth doesn't require the same permits as a full-fledged fireplace. As a bonus, most fire hearths come with built-in seating. A fire wall can also serve as a retaining wall if necessary. As with fireplaces, you can select either a prefabricated or custom design.

Fire and Water Features

Of course, what's another primordial element? Water. Combining these two elements makes for a highly attractive addition to your hardscaping. If you already have a water feature, such as a pool, in your yard, consider adding a fire element. This can consist of a fire pot near the pool. Alternatively consider a more integrated design. For example, start with a basic water fountain and add a fire pot to the top. You could go even more customized than that, for example by having a waterfall installed behind a fire pit. The image of flames dancing in the water's reflection will have a magical appeal in your yard.

Combine the beauty of fire and the utility of heat in a fire installation that adds value to your backyard. 

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