February 12, 2009

Make a kid-friendly garden - Especially for kids




The first that most children remember after the school bell rings is the backyard. For an every kid having his or her own backyard playground is a nurtured fantasy. And why not, backyard is the place where they grow, play, learn and make memories. For parents who are planning to add a backyard to the house especially for their kids, garden will be the best thing to add. While adding a garden to the backyard one needs to consider various factors so that the garden is safe for the children along with it is also fun for them.

Add a quick birdbath

Nothing fascinates kids more than a birdbath. Most kids get enthralled with the sight of birds in their back yard. To choose amongst there are various types of birdbaths are available in the market. The best way you can have a quick bird bath in the garden is just invert a 12 inch round pot in the garden and over it place a larger round pot right side up. Preferably use a 16-inch pot, further more place a saucer on the top this pot, also right side up. Fill the pot with water and you will find new mates for you kid.

Types of plants

For a safe kid's garden avoid planting thorny plants, and also those that attract insects such as crabs and scorpions. Similarly make sure these plants are strategically placed and offer enough playing space to the kids. A lush green lawn will be like a dream come true plays ground for the kids.
One the other hand grow yam and have plants with exposed roots. Such features will make the garden an interesting learning place for the kids. So you can help your child learn the basics of botany while he is playing.

Garden accessories

Sun visors can be a fantastic accessory for a garden. Parents can make attractive sun visors for their kids using their favorite animal or cartoon. Sun visors are a very crucial for kids to protect them from sun and thus have healthy playing for the kids.

Make a garden, which will chirp with birds and will be flocked with butterflies making it a heaven for the little ones. Moreover do teach them to care for these friends and explain them the significance of plants and birds in our life.

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