Fire pits

There are several kinds of fire pits and braziers available to choose from. Here are the most popular:

• Permanent fire pits can be in-ground or above ground, and are often very large and immovable.
• Portable fire pits are easier to move and clean. They are perfect for smaller yards.
• Fire bowls can found in some tabletops, and offer a small, contained space for warmth.
• Braziers are a taller kind of fire pit, usually with gaps around it to allow air and heat to flow freely.
• Chimeneas are tall, usually terracotta braziers that have been keeping humans warm for thousands of years.
• Stainless steel fire pits are the best at withstanding weather in all seasons, and will not degrade.
• Cast iron fire pits are great at retaining heat long after the flames have been extinguished.

Braziers and fire pits can pose risks to animals, children, and even adults. To keep your guests and family safe, here are a few fire pit safety tips to follow:

• Keep the fire pit at least 3 metres from any structure, including fences, sheds, and the home.
• Ensure that the fire pit is positioned on stable ground to keep it from spilling over.
• Never use gasoline to ignite a wood fire. Instead, use kindling and paper to control it.
• Monitor the fire pit while it is lit, and extinguish it if it is unattended for a period of time.

Do not buy a fire pit if you lack space, or if you live in an apartment. It's also advisable to keep smoke and embers to a minimum. You wouldn't want to annoy or disturb your neighbours.

They certainly can. Outdoor fire pits make great cooking apparatuses for those interested in cooking with flame and charcoal. Fire pit cooking offers a range of unique benefits to domestic chefs everywhere:

• Fat from meat drips down to coals and charcoal, creating smoke which cures deeply into the meat.
• Fire pits and braziers can impart delicious charring and flavours to both meat and vegetables.
• Low and slow fire pit cooking can make meat much more tender than traditional barbequing.
• Fire pits and braziers can also act as large ovens, allowing you to create "woodfired" pizzas and other meals.

All you need to convert your fire pit into a bonafide cooking grill is a grill plate that covers the top of the fire pit.

All Green delivers fire pits all over the Greater Melbourne area. From the smaller blocks of the inner city, to the sprawling acreages in the country, if you've got a yard, consider it ready for a fire pit from All Green. We can usually delivery fire pits within a few business days of ordering. Costs will depend on how far away you are from our Hoppers Crossing location. For more information, check out our delivery page.