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An Introduction To Family Gardens
An Introduction To Family Gardens. Any family dreams of a garden in which they can while away the summer days are answered in this short video clip. Encourage your kids to play outside by learning how to create the perfect family garden, and enjoy those long hot summers in your new look garden.
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Discuss with the entire family what they would like from the garden. Every member of the household should have a feature that really excites them.
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Your lawn really should contain perennial ryegrass if it is to be hardy enough. It will need cutting at least once a week throughout summer, but will stand up to plenty of activity from children.
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Even the toughest grass will start to wear, so rotate features such as slides or swings. You could even lay down a plastic mesh after cutting the grass. This will be hidden once the grass grows, and prevents bald patches.
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Construct a kids area with plenty of interesting hard landscaping features. Combine this with shale or wood chippings on the floor for a safe playing surface that also combats weed growth.
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Try encouraging the children to enjoy the garden by giving them a vegetable patch to tend to.
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Be economical with space in a small garden. Hang swings from mature branches, and turn goal posts into plant supports. A shed can become a playhouse, a secret den, and then a bike store as the children grow.
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A pergola will last an age, can be decorated with climbers, and provides a retreat for the adults whilst still allowing them to observe the entire garden.
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