We all have fond memories of our time as kids, playing with friends and siblings in our gardens. A garden is the perfect place for kids to enjoy, a safe and fun space to play and learn about nature. If you want to transform your garden into the ultimate kids’ play area, there are many ways to do so.
It is vital to ensure that any additions to your garden are safe and age-appropriate. It may help to do some research to find out the best ways you can nurture your kids’ curiosity and encourage their independence.
Start A Veggie Patch
Growing your own vegetables can be a fantastic way to teach kids about eating a healthy diet. It can also be effective at getting pickier children to eat their vegetables. Consider starting a veggie patch with some simple vegetables to start with. Potatoes are an excellent option for beginners. You can get your kids to help you with seeding, tending and finally harvesting your veggies.
Let Your Kids Choose What To Grow
Giving your kids the option to choose what plants and vegetables they grow can be a fantastic way to get them interested in gardening. You could take a family trip to a local garden centre and pick out some seeds together.
Invest In A Climbing Frame
A climbing frame can be a great way to help kids get all the exercise they need right at home. It’s important to choose durable, long-lasting materials for a climbing frame for your kids’ safety. If building your own climbing frame, it is crucial that you understand how to build a stable and safe structure. You could also invest in a pre-made climbing frame.
Add A Veranda
Putting a veranda in your garden will allow your kids to play outdoors regardless of what the weather is doing. Consider a glass veranda that will allow your kids to enjoy the natural light or a shaded veranda that will keep them cool in the summer.
Attract Wildlife
If you want to teach your kids about nature and wildlife, an excellent way to do so is by adding feeders to your garden. There are many options for bird, squirrel and butterfly feeders that will bring plenty of local wildlife to your own back garden.
Teach Them About Composting
Composting is a great way to reduce your household waste and limit your impact on the environment. You could consider starting a compost heap in your back garden and teach your kids about the process. Ensure you know what can and can’t be composted and invest in a suitable compost bin. You can then use your compost as fertiliser for your plants and vegetables.
Have A Growing Competition
A great way to get kids engaged with gardening is to have a competition to see who can grow a plant the fastest. Get together enough plant pots for everyone in the family and seed and fertilise the same plant in each pot. Your kids can then tend to their own plants and see who can grow theirs the fastest and biggest.
Last Updated on June 30, 2023 by Lucy Clarke
