When your children are about five years old it’s time to think about making them a small playground in the back yard. So what are the best landscaping ideas for children?
When children are between 3-6 years old they will need a play area where you can keep an eye on them. A small back yard is ideal as it is harder for them to get lost in it than a big one.
Before you start putting your landscaping ideas for children into action, have a think about the structures you’re going to be putting up in your back yard. Chalk them out if that helps you to visualise the layout and remember that when it comes to landscaping ideas for children you need to put safety first.
Large cardboard boxes, sand, fake rocks, wooden planks and artificial boulders are all great landscaping ideas for children, depending on the size and shape of your back yard. Children need room to move about in so don’t fill your back yard completely with playing equipment and other stuff.
When putting together your landscaping ideas for children, try to think of places that you can put colourful plants that will excite and interest them. You could also plant trees which as well as being visually appealing can be climbed when they are old enough.
Remember that some plants are poisonous and others have sharp edged leaves so it is best to avoid these when coming up with landscaping ideas for children. Lavender, kangaroo paws, ajuga and bangalow palms are all ideal choices here.
As well as landscaping ideas for children, think about other ways your kids can use the back yard. Plenty of open space will allow them to play a variety of games, if necessary on synthetic grass although be careful when buying this as some types will lead to friction burns if your children fall on it.
Fencing of your back yard will ensure that your children are safe from being abducted and will not wander off as easily either.
If you have a large back yard, buy a swing for it; if not, monkey bars or rope ladders.