Now is the perfect time to get out into the garden 🌱🌷
, you need to choose robust plants that are safe for hands-on fun. Herbs smell amazing and will withstand endless plucking by little hands, as will shrubs such as lavender and buddleia.Lamb’s-ear has thick grey leaves that feel super-silky to touch.
Tread in the soil to compress, then re-lay the turf, using cuttings from a roll of turf to cover any bare areas. Water thoroughly. Don’t walk on it or allow it to dry out until the grass shows healthy growth.Your toddler may already have a wooden play kitchen inside, but they'll still prefer concocting meals in an outdoor cook-station, just like you enjoy a BBQ more than cooking inside.
Pebbles, leaves, seed heads and soil all make for great cooking items, and if you’re feeling really brave, add a bucket of water and a plastic jug to the mix.and they'll learn all about cause and effect as they tip the contents of one pot into another.A deck is perfect for drawing on, as long as you don’t mind a mess, or turn a fence into a huge art station.
Plants including lavender, marigolds, chives, sunflowers, dahlia and daisies are all safe for children if they touch them or even put them in their mouth.Create a cabin spaceIf your kids love a chill-out space in the garden where you can pop some outdoor blankets and cushions then why not erect a cosy little cabin in the garden? These can act as a spot to warm up in the winter with a hot cocoa or a place to enjoy a cold drink and rest on hot summer days.
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