When designing your Los Angeles landscape, it must be beautiful and functional for each family member, including your children! If you are looking for some inspiration on how to create kid-safe landscaping in your Manhattan Beach home, we have some tips for you!
How to Create Kid-Safe Landscaping
1. Play Equipment
If you have the space, make a plan for play equipment. If you want hardscape elements, try a jungle gym or a fort. Stuck on inspiration? Consult your kiddos! Incorporating their ideas into the designs will ensure they will get more use from it. With some creativity, you can incorporate these elements into your aesthetic, resulting in a stylish and functional landscape.
2. Sensory Stimulation
Sensory gardens can be unique learning experiences. Try planting around the five senses – start by growing bright, boldly colored flowers. Incorporate strong scents such as lavender or curry plants. Grow easy-to-eat herbs such as mint or easy-to-pick fruit like strawberries or tomatoes. Finally, plant some rustling grasses to listen to in the breeze and various shrubs and plants such as lambs ear for children to touch.
3. Swing Away
Swings in any form can provide multigenerational entertainment. Whether you set it up on a playground or have something more sophisticated such as a porch swing or a portable standing swing, a swing is a sure hit with kids and adults alike. If you have the space, you can try a hammock!
4. Wholesome Hideaways
Kids love to hide, build forts, and have secret games. Give them their space with a simple hiding structure like a shady corner, a bean vine teepee, tall grasses, or bamboo. If you have the room, you can even build a treehouse.
5. Mosaics and Paint
Add some color to your landscape, and let your kids help! An interactive art project such as mosaic stones for a pathway can help your kids feel like they have their own touch in your decor. You can also try a painted wall and let their little creative minds run free! Try chalkboard paint for art that can be erased and changed! You can even make a painted rock garden, where your kiddos can paint various rocks throughout the years to create a beautiful timeline of their life…and art skills!
Design Scapes – Designing for the Whole Family
We at Design Scapes believe in creating stunning and functional outdoor spaces the whole family will love. Whether you have acres of space or a small backyard, our expert designers can aid you in creating the perfect backyard getaway for every member of the family.
