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Creating a fantastic backyard is about more than just adding a few pot plants here and there. It also relies on adding fire and water. That’s how you create real drama.
But what exactly should you do? And more important, how can you make it look good?
Add A Chiminea To Your Seating Area
Chimeneas are one of the most fashionable garden accessories right now, offering owners the opportunity to keep their patios toasty throughout the year, even in the depths of winter.
Modern examples today come in a variety of designs. Some are made of traditional clay. Others are fully metal and less prone to cracking.
Whichever you choose, be sure to put it in your seating area. It works alongside both rattan and plastic Adirondack chair sets.
Build A Fire Pit
Taking things a step further, you might also consider adding an outdoor fire, surrounded by stone.
Fire pits are a lot of fun and look great when you get them right. Furthermore, some pits allow you to cook on top of them, allowing you to transform your backyard into a makeshift kitchen.
The best fire pits make heavy use of embellishments – often stone circles. You can really spend as much or as little as you like on them. Primarily, they’re a focal point and negate the need to construct new fires in the evening continually. Many are gas-powered.
Add A Fountain
Water features are part and parcel of any exclusive garden, but you don’t need to spend a fortune to get one. Basic systems come in for much less than you might think.
The sheer range of designs on offer is also impressive. You can get small, solar-powered fountains in the shape of otters or frogs. Or you can get much larger versions of the sort that you might find in stately homes. Some fountains come in large urn-like containers, continually recycling water via a pump.
Add A Water Feature
Water features include fountains, but they’re also more diverse than that.
For instance, you can now get artificial waterfalls for your garden that work using a similar concept to fountains, but don’t force water out through jets. Instead, they aim to create walls of water that trickle down continually over large surfaces, making a relaxing, whooshing sound in your garden.
You can also invest in fake brooks. These pump water to the top of artificial features and then allow it to trickle down, as it would in a regular stream, before pumping it back up to the top again.
Add A Water And Fire Bowl
Perhaps the most show-stopping backyard accessory is the water and fire bowl – a fascinating object that includes both water and fire in its design. The water makes the fire look even more dramatic, reflecting the oranges and browns into the surrounding garden.
In conclusion, when we think about gardens, we should consider fire and water elements carefully. They can make a big difference to the visuals, upgrading the experience of being in the backyard.
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