Ideas For Creating The Perfect Child Friendly Garden

Summer is on its way… time for the kids to play outside and the adults to dust off the BBQ. The garden should be a place for all ages to enjoy – somewhere adults can sit and relax and the younger ones safely have fun. The key is finding the design balance between the two.

At AWBS we have everything you need to make your garden a wonderful place for the whole family to enjoy – children, adults and even pets! Our range of products will allow you to create an outside area that’s both durable and practical for the children, and a stylish, peaceful place for adults to unwind.

Sectioning off child and adult ‘zones’

Just because you have children, it doesn’t mean your garden has to be one big play area. There are many creative ways to transform your outside space into the perfect playground, without losing your enjoyment of it – and it doesn’t have to be complex. Creating ‘zones’ in your garden is a great way to keep a play area separate from your entertaining space, or plants and flowers. And children will love having their own part of the garden. You can easily do this with our new Grange Adjustable Slat Garden Screen or Grange Urban Garden Screen – both perfect for sectioning off areas, with adjustable slats so the sunlight can reflect in different directions around your garden. 

Creative play ideas that can enhance your garden

All children love a sand pit, and making a concealed one is a great solution, as you can easily shut it away at the end of the day, allowing it to complement your garden design, not compromise it. A concealed sand pit is easy to create with our range of new and recalimed garden railway sleepers, available in many styles to suit any garden design, with a lid made with our decking boards, which are currently on offer with 25% off!

Stepping stones are another simple way to add an interesting feature to your garden, and great entertainment for kids, jumping from one to another. Our Stonemarket Log stepping stones have the fabulous weathered appearance of real timber but, as they’re made from concrete, are extremely hard wearing and will never rot, warp or splinter.

A family garden for all seasons

Artificial turf is the optimum way to be able to enjoy the garden all year round, whatever the weather. Perfect for keeping the kids active and the ideal choice if you have pets. Imagine no more muddy lawns (or shoes or paws!). Fake grass is also ideal when you have play equipment like a trampoline, slide or paddling pool, as real turf can develop bald patches and will discolour and die when deprived of sunlight. We have three kinds of artificial grass available, as well as all the products you need to install it. We also have a handy ‘how-to’ guide to help you lay your artificial lawn.

Play bark is also a good option for a designated play area, as a safe, all-weather solution that will cushion minor trips and falls. 

A safe place to play and relax

When planning design of your garden, it’s always important to consider the safety of all family members, particularly children. For example, using textured paving for your patio area and pathways is ideal for a non-slip surface in wet conditions – whether rain or a summer water fight! The Stonemarket Timberstone range of wood-effect concrete paving is a stylish choice, with a coarse grain for a firm, safe, under-foot grip.

To find out more about our range of products to help you create the perfect family friendly garden, please contact us or visit one of our product display gardens at our branches in Oxford, Yarnton and Swindon.