Fire Pits

Nothing adds to a landscape like a fire pit. It brings warmth, comfort, community, and nightlife to a yard. Whether it is gas or wood, big or small, fire pits are typically a great addition to a design. They can also allow you to spend a little more time in your yard during the colder seasons when the nights get chilly

Fire pits come in a wide array and you can spend as much or as little as you would like on them.
Low-End
- Single stand-alone pits can cost as little as $100.
High-End
- Elaborate stone or concrete pits with built-in walls or benches can cost up to $25,000 or more.

Natural Gas vs. Propane vs. Wood

Natural Gas
- These fire pits are usually much higher priced due to the installation of a natural gas line but are much cleaner over time and you never have to go to the store to get more wood or propane. With a natural gas line fire pit, however, you usually have to commit to an area for it and have to have the pit installed by a mason or hardscape expert. Sometimes a landscape will not allow for a natural gas line to be installed due to utilities underground or city code.
Propane
- Allows you to have a smoke-free fire without the price tag of a natural gas line installation
- The stand-alone pits come in the form of a cabinet or table to safely hide the propane tank. You can come up with some pretty unique ways to hide a propane tank as long as it’s safe.
- The only cons to consider when going this route is having to refuel when the propane runs out.
Wood
- The advantage of a wood fire pit is that the fire bowl can typically be moved around, allowing your yard to have some flexibility in its design.
- Newer wood-burning pits brands, such as Breeo, also put out less smoke by nature of their design which means more time around the fire without eye and respiratory irritation.
- Wood pits are typically the cheapest option in terms of fire pits and also have the real crackle of a fire that you don’t get with gas.

Metal Fire Bowls
- are very sturdy and heavy-duty. They tend to rust, which is okay if the steel is thick enough.
- Some people prefer the rusted steel look. There are also aluminum pits that will not rust and are much lighter.
- Copper fire pits are beautiful, but you might have to deal with oxidation and staining.
Concrete
- Concrete is another option, which is modern-looking and fairly durable.
- Be careful with DIY options as any air trapped in the concrete can be heated and explode if not poured properly. We recommend working with a professional there.
Stone
- Stone is one of the most popular options, customizable with many different options in regard to style and size.

You will want to check with your city and county code to make sure that they allow fire pits before considering one for your landscape.
If so, double-check with your designer, architect, or engineer as well to make sure a fire pit is compatible with your yard.