We designed our fire pits to have plenty of decoration for fun and entertaining. We placed certain features on the product we feel were important to most customers who bought from us that you will need to keep in mind when you set up yours. First, don't leave your fire pit unattended. Also we installed drain holes on the bottom of the fire pit so rain water would drain out instead of sitting on the bottom. That being said its best to place these fire pits in the yard over a gravel bed rather in tall grass. Its best to clean them out after use and keep covered for long term care.