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Children's Garden
There is nothing more delicious than the sound of children's laughter coming from a sunny garden. Whether they're bouncing on a trampoline, playing imaginary games in a tree house or looking for newts in a pond, children all benefit from an outdoor space that is geared to their needs.
The perfect child's garden should have somewhere to play, somewhere to hide and somewhere to explore and learn about the world. Naturally, it must also be safe. For advice, see Creating a Child-Friendly Garden.
Fortunately, it is possible to have a child-centred garden that also looks good. There are plenty of attractive outdoor toys on the market that blend in with their surroundings and won't offend the grown-ups in the family. Here are some essential ingredients.
Fortunately, it is possible to have a child-centred garden that also looks good. There are plenty of attractive outdoor toys on the market that blend in with their surroundings and won't offend the grown-ups in the family. Here are some essential ingredients.
Water Babies
If you're planning a kid's garden from scratch, top of the list is water. Despite its obvious dangers, water is a rewarding and enriching play medium. If you have the space, a pond is ideal, although there are obvious safety issues - if you have small children, you will need a low picket fence around the pond to protect them, and you must teach them the hazards of water. If space is limited, fit an outdoor tap and hosepipe for paddling pools and water slides. See Building a Pond for some practical tips.Our Programmes
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