Ah, summer! Summer is a fantastic season as it encourages families to spend plenty of time outside. Of course, you’ll need to keep an eye on the weather forecast. The last thing you want is to go out in the middle of a heatwave. But, when the weather is comfortably warm, there is nothing more exciting than inviting friends over for a BBQ party.

However, if you’re going to spend more time in your garden, you also need to make the garden is safe for everyone. Every parent is aware of the essential safety rule for garden fun:

Use sunscreen protection and ensure the kids apply skin-sensitive sunscreen lotion every 2 hours.
Sunglasses are a must.
Wear a hat when the sun is high and strong.
Use bug and insect deterrent sprays to avoid nasty bites and itches.

Yet, there’s a lot more you could do to keep your garden family-friendly this summer.

Keep it clean and safe

You might be tempted to keep the grass high in summer as it can help cool down the soil and lower the overall temperature around your home. However, high grass can also become a shelter for all sorts of creatures in the summer. Depending on the local wildlife in your region, your garden could be an inviting space for mammals and reptiles of all sizes. And, as a parent, the last thing you want is your child to inadvertently step on a snake while playing outside. So, even though the temperatures are soaring, you will need to keep the grass cut low. This brief guide helps you find the best 60 inch zero turn mower for a large residential garden. Another tip if you want to keep your garden wildlife-friendly is to leave overgrown areas on the outside so animals can hide.

Add a kid-friendly playground

After a disrupted school year due to the pandemic — many parents have been homeschooling their kids since the start of 2020 — you may be tempted to encourage your child to socialize again. The garden can become a venue where kids come together to play and engage with each other. You can reach out to your local community to throw a kids’ party in the garden. A neighbor could bring an inflatable pool while someone else brings a ball. Get a few snacks ready, and tada! You’ve got yourself a child-friendly garden party.

Build a space for your pet too

If you have a pet, you may want to consider the addition of a safe area for your dog to play. Dogs love to play outside. So, it can be tempting to let them roam freely in the garden in summer. But you want to make sure your dog isn’t going to escape from the backyard easily. Similarly, your fence will also protect your dog from thieves. Your dog needs a freshwater station that is frequently replenished. Jumping playgrounds are a popular choice for dogs. But for older pets, a cozy spot to lie down in the shade can also be a nice touch.

A safe summer garden needs to meet specific criteria:

It should keep potential predators or harmful wildlife at bay,
It needs to encourage kids to play and socialize,
It is entertaining for pets.

Creating A Safe Garden For Your Family