Child Friendly

Many families are staying in their houses for far longer due to the current economic climate, so it makes sense to create a garden that all members of the family can enjoy, and one which will encourage the children to spend more time outside.

A child friendly design can include planting to touch and feel, for instance; Lamb's Ears, ornamental grasses like Pennisetum, and scented herbs like Chives and Rosemary.

Suitable hard landscaping elements can include a covered sandpit, hardwearing lawn, bird watching hideout, 'secret' decking area or a vegetable patch for them to begin 'growing their own'. Teaching them from an early age the importance of composting and looking after beneficial insects and animal species can be done with activities which they will enjoy rather than find a chore. In fact, the list of ideas is endless, and fun, and the children can be involved with the design specifications from the first consultation. "