Fire Pits and Fireplaces

But what if your style is more low-key? Perhaps your outdoor cooking skills don’t extend beyond s’mores, or your idea of a pleasant evening includes a glass of wine in front of a roaring fire. An excellent option for you may be a fire pit.

Simply speaking, a fire pit is any form of an enclosed campfire. It can be as simple as a hole in the ground surrounded by stones or as elaborate as a custom stone creation with a gas supply. Fire pits can burn wood, gas, or even glass. The fact that they lend themselves to a variety of styles is one reason why fire pits have become so popular.

Another reason for their popularity is that fire pits provide heat. This makes them an ideal way to entertain outdoors during the fall when the weather is cool and crisp.  If you’re interested in a fire pit, first, you need to determine the optimal site for your fire pit. To be safe, it should be in an open area, away from your house, and any brush or overhanging branches. Also, you want to avoid areas with a lot of foot traffic or play equipment. Because you need some kind of patio to place it on, installing a fire pit is an excellent opportunity for a custom hardscape. It can also incorporate a stone wall, pool, fountain, or other outdoor features. These additional features frequently mirror the fire pit’s round shape, such as curving or semi-circular walls that also provide seating.

Our professional landscape designers can plan and install a custom fire pit for you. It’s sure to be a favorite place in your yard for many years to come.