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A garden bonfire solution (for November 5) that won't scorch the lawn

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handlemecarefully · 06/10/2007 21:08

We generally have our own domestic fireworks display in our garden for bonfire night and invite a few friends. Previously it hasn't been a problem just to gather wood and create a bonfire in the centre of our lawn since the lawn was fairly 'rustic' (rough and ready, lots of weed, some bald patches)

However earlier this year we spent a small fortune having our garden done and it's all very 'well groomed' now, lol. It would be madness to have a bonfire on it and have a large burnt singed central spot slap bang in the middle of it.

But fireworks night without a bonfire just isn't cricket.

Are their fire 'containers' we can buy or perhaps some other solution?

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MamaG · 06/10/2007 21:11

You used to have a scruffy man garden and you now have a posh groomed lady garden

Personally i wouldn't singe my lady garden

Either make a fire in a metal bin on a concrete patio, or go to an organised display then back to yours for fireworks/food/drinks etc

handlemecarefully · 06/10/2007 21:14

Metal bin - yes I guess that would work...and perhaps stand it on top of some housebricks

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BettyBatShapedSpaghetti · 06/10/2007 21:17

Use a brazier (not to be confused with a brassiere )

scienceteacher · 06/10/2007 21:20

You can get a metal basket thing, that is about 2-3 foot off the ground. It would give you a very teeny bonfire, but one that is guaranteed to go, as there is no concern about air flow.

BettyBatShapedSpaghetti · 06/10/2007 21:26

or a trendy fire pit

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