How to Landscape Around an Outdoor Fire Pit

Designing a landscape around an outdoor fire pit raises safety concerns. Nothing flammable, like flowers or long-leafed plants, should go near the fire pit. If you want natural elements in your fire pit landscape design but also want it to be a safe environment, design a landscape that does not have plants leaning directly against the fire pit. Accessorize the landscape design with elements that keep the space safe yet inviting.

Hand rake
Rake
Broom
Landscaping ground cover
Cobblestones, stones and pebbles
Plants and flowers
Potting plants
Potting soil

Instructions

- 1
  Remove any weeds or roots in the soil surrounding the fire pit with a hand rake. If soil surrounds the fire pit, ensure it is fluffed and moist.
- 2
  Rake away any debris, small stones or leaves that lay on the ground near the fire pit. Sweep any cobblestones or concrete surfaces near the fire pit.
- 3
  Place landscaping ground cover around the fire pit.
- 4
  Place large cobblestones, regular stones and pebbles around the fire pit in a half-moon shape. Place the larger stones on the ground first, followed by smaller rocks and pebbles.
- 5
  Plant flowers or plants in flower pots of your choice. To make a dramatic statement around the fire pit, use large flower pots that draw attention and add personality in the garden.
- 6
  Place the flower pots on both sides of the fire pit, leaving the front of the pit open.

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