Compliment Your Fire Pit with Certain Flowers and Bushes

So we do a lot of blogs on Fire Pits and they can enhance the comforts of outdoor living. We also do blogs on the benefits of propane or natural gas burning systems over wood burning pits. We also have showcased some great landscape design ideas and in this edition of the Warming Trends blog, we will focus on how to compliment your fire pit with particular flowers that add texture and accents to the flame that a fire pit produces.

The DIY Network is a great resource for anyone who wants to tackle their backyard modifications themselves. This article helps you plant complimentary flowers and bushes to accent fire pit flames.


Princess Lilies orange peachy color compliments the flame quite well.


Golden euonymous is a nice bright colored floral bush that will accent the flame as well.


Crown of Bohemia has a vibrant yellow to orange bloom and fills out quite well for a flower.


Dwarf Bottlebrush is an interesting plant which has bright red plumes which remind one of a paint brush tip. The color really pops and will be a great compliment to any flame.


Finally, the Tropicana canna is a unique and interesting plant with orange veins running through the leaves and a bright orange blooming flower. This variety is a two-for-one in my book and would make the perfect accent for any outdoor fire pit.

There are a few other examples in the article which I neglected to mention, so if you are looking for more options, check out the article.

I hope these examples provided help you round out your outdoor living area.

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Which Fire Pit is Right for You

When selecting a fire pit for your backyard or patio, there are several considerations you must take into account before selecting one. How much space do you have to work with in your backyard? What are your local law ordinances like concerning open flames? Would an outdoor fireplace make more sense? Are you the type of person who wants a tidy, no mess situation? Do you want to entertain guests by your fire pit or just stay warm? What type of personality do you have and how could a fire pit reflect that as well as the way you decorate your home? These are all concepts to think about before you install a fire pit in your backyard.



There are several styles of fire pits out there, ranging from custom built fire pits finished with stone, to cast iron wood burning bowls, to stylistic metal fire pits carved with design and portable fire pits you can move around your yard. This article displays several of these styles and encourages you to pick the one that suits your style.

Natural gas or propane burning systems are a great option because there is no clean up, you can control the flame height and you can turn them on and off with the flip of a switch. Natural wood burning fire pits require maintenance and supervision as they can spew ashes and embers into the air, smoke is an issue and when you go to extinguish the fire you need to monitor the progress as the fire can remain active for hours afterwards.



Stone hearths are a great way to entertain guests as they have a built in table-top surrounding the flame where you can place drinks, share a meal and engage in conversation with family and friends.

No matter what style is best suited for your personality and needs, make sure to take care of your fire pit by covering it when not in use to help prevent weather damage to it. Keep a fire extinguisher or garden hose near at all times to prevent any accidents from the fire pit and make sure an adult is monitoring the fire at all times.

For all of your custom fire pit needs, or if you have any questions about fire pit safety, please contact us at any time and well be happy to assist you.

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