Whether you have toddlers who need fresh air and physical activity, or teenagers that need to put their ‘phones down, your garden can be a great place to start and just a few easy steps can give you a really creative and child-friendly space.
Install a playhouse
Children love the idea of den-building and relish a space of their own that is a no-adult zone. Giving them their very own playhouse gives them the opportunity to be outdoors all year round and is a great place for them to invite their friends round for tea parties. In the winter, a timber playhouse can be made super-cosy with some throws and cushions and pretty fairy lights too. Our range of playhouses will fire up their imagination in no time at all.
Give them some growing space
The benefits of teaching children to grow their own are well documented and gardening is something that can be enjoyed by the whole family, so why not give younger ones their own growing patch. Our pressure treated timber raised bed is perfect for growing flowers or herbs and is exactly the right size for children to access easily.
Create an area for messy play
Children just love making mess but that isn’t ideal if your garden is spick and span with not a blade of grass out of place. A dedicated area for making a muddy mess is the best compromise and our sandpit with lid fits the bill. Alternatively fill the pit with sand or bark chippings, sit back and watch the imaginative play begin!
Encourage a love of nature
With a wonderful variety of colourful birds in the UK, your garden can become a bird paradise where children will enjoy learning to recognise the different species. A bird table will invite the birds in, making it easy for children to identify them.
Give teens their own chill-out space
Older children who have long grown out of playhouses and mud pies will appreciate a chilled spot where they can relax with friends. Our decking material calculator guide will help you to install a simple decked area that will make the perfect base for a pergola, which will provide plenty of shade if you grow climbing plants that will form a living canopy. Encourage them to have a go at making their own pallet furniture too and they will have a truly individual area for inviting their friends over.
Establish their green credentials
It’s never too early to teach children the importance of eco-friendly habits and the garden makes a great starting point. Young ones will love the idea of wiggly worms turning their peelings and old teabags into soil, while older children and teens will learn important lessons about sustainability and recycling. It couldn’t be easier to start your composting journey with one of our timber composters and our guide will tell you how to get started.