Creating a Creek Stone Patio & Fire Pit

by Wendy W

My husband took advantage of this flat area in our mainly sloped back yard at the edge of the woods. What was once unused space is now the perfect spot to de-stress with friends around a fire. You can check out more on my blog at http://designedtodwell.blogspot.com/2012/07/creating-outdoor-fire-pit.html. Thanks!

Creek stone patio, fire pit, landscaping timber retaining wall

Fire Pit

Fire Pit with timber retaining wall

First my husband leveled out the area.

creating a creek stone patio fire pit, Then he dug a trench installed the french drain basically a pipe with holes in the top that collects water channels it where you want it to go covered it with gravel Then he added a timber retaining wall

Then he dug a trench & installed the french drain (basically a pipe with holes in the top that collects water & channels it where you want it to go) & covered it with gravel. Then he added a timber retaining wall.

creating a creek stone patio fire pit, Next he built the fire pit from pavers A brochure at the store gave directions dimensions told how many pavers we would need Then he added the creek stone filled the gaps in with pea gravel

Next, he built the fire pit from pavers. (A brochure at the store gave directions, dimensions, & told how many pavers we would need.) Then he added the creek stone & filled the gaps in with pea gravel.

The stairs were made with fallen trees & gravel & placed where the ground naturally stepped down.

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Barbara Coppola on Aug 16, 2013
Great job!!

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Robert Snow on Dec 30, 2014
Love the idea . I have a spot just right for this . We couldn't put ours this close to the woods , fire codes wouldn't allow it . I may incorporate the idea though , thanks !!

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