A brief summary of things to bear in mind from reading the section on Family Gardens in Alan Titchmarsh's Book 'How to be a Gardener.'
Possible items to put on your wish list:
A sunny patio - giving you somewhere to sit whilst supervising the children.
A barbecue for Dad to play with.
A small storage unit for toys.
Some robust plants that will bounce back when a football hits them.
A lawn which will provide a place for children to run around, Don't cut the grass too short.
If the garden is big enough you might like a dedicated play area - swing, slide, sandpit etc. Cover the floor with bark chipping - they are a soft alternative to lawn and will not be a mud bath in the winter..
If you have a sandpit make sure it has a cover to stop cats using it for their personal convenience.
Avoid:
Water - Whilst children are young avoid potentially dangerous water features or ponds.
Fragile plants
Poisonous plants such as laburnuns, foxgloves, aconitums.
Avoid prickly plants like Berbers, roses, pyracantha.
Avoid plants that have sap that can be an irritant- euphoria can cause severe skin reactions
Some plants:
Dogwoods.
Forsythia
Mock Orange
Sunflowers are great because they are fast growing.
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A brief summary of things to bear in mind from reading the section on Family Gardens in Alan Titchmarsh's Book 'How to be a Gardener.'
Possible items to put on your wish list:
Avoid:
Some plants:
Hope this helps!