{"id":9958,"date":"2019-09-16T07:00:52","date_gmt":"2019-09-16T11:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/?p=6375"},"modified":"2024-06-12T18:00:36","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T18:00:36","slug":"how-to-make-your-landscape-design-fun-for-your-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/how-to-make-your-landscape-design-fun-for-your-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Your Landscape Design Fun for Your Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-6426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/01-toddler-playing-on-backyard-slide.jpg\" alt=\"toddler going down a slide on backyard playhouse\" width=\"520\" height=\"347\" \/>A beautiful landscape is something to behold. From soothing waterfalls to carefully cultivated flowerbeds, we all love having a yard that looks like it belongs in a magazine. But when you have kids, you need more. You want a yard that\u2019s beautiful for you and fun for them. In fact, your yard should give your kids compelling reasons to go outside, luring them away from their computer and TV.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/landscape-design-construction\/\">landscape design<\/a> professional can help you find that natural balance between beauty and functionality. They\u2019ll help you take advantage of the characteristics of your property to create a more versatile and usable space that is both stimulating and relaxing.<\/p>\n<p>To help you get started on your kid- and adult-friendly landscape design, we\u2019ve outlined five considerations to keep in mind and discuss with your landscape architect.<\/p>\n<h3>Focus on Flexibility<\/h3>\n<p>Flexibility is essential when it comes to designing a landscape for you and your kids. While your children might be five years old now and merit a playground set or game area, that won\u2019t always be the case. As your kids grow up and change, so too will the age-appropriate amenities you\u2019ll want in your backyard.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6427 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/02-boy-and-dog-running-on-lawn.jpg\" alt=\"boy and dog playing on open lawn\" width=\"1050\" height=\"507\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1050px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1050\/507;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to speak with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/landscape-design-construction\/\">landscape design<\/a> professional. They\u2019ll help you determine the full potential of your yard and create areas that can be re-purposed as your children mature and your needs change. For example, with a flexible design perspective, you can easily replace a playground set to make room for a lawn area with a soccer net, a basketball court, or a tennis court.<\/p>\n<p>The more flexibility your landscape designer builds into your yard, the more you can adapt and the more options you have.<\/p>\n<h3>Make it Harmonious<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6429 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/03-girl-picking-tomatoes-with-her-mom.jpg\" alt=\"mom &amp; daughter pick tomatoes in backyard garden\" width=\"520\" height=\"347\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 520px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 520\/347;\" \/>Transforming your entire yard into a kids\u2019 area limits its use. It can actually make your family less likely to take advantage of the outdoors. Instead, you want to create a compositionally balanced and harmonious yard. A well thought out landscape plan will ensure you have both beautiful landscaping and areas designated for kids\u2019 activities.<\/p>\n<p>There are three types of spaces that are important to define in your landscape: a space for adult entertaining and relaxing, play spaces for the kids, and group activity areas. Each space should be properly located within the yard, so you have the view from the house you want and so\u2014visually and spatially\u2014everything works together.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both\"><\/div>\n<h3>Plant an Educational Garden<\/h3>\n<p>A landscape design that is fun for your kids can also be functional for your entire family. Younger kids, especially, enjoy digging around in the dirt, so take advantage of that by planting a vegetable garden or fruit trees where you can grow and harvest food as a family. This area can be a fantastic opportunity to give your children first-hand experience planting seeds, watching plants grow, and then harvesting their bounty. It will mean that your child will have as much at stake in your landscaping as you do.<\/p>\n<p>The best part is that, even if you have a gorgeous landscaped yard and little room for anything else, you can still put in a garden for perennials and herbs. All you need for this kid-friendly area is a little bit of extra space in an open area that gets plenty of sunlight. Then, your landscape architect can help you pick out the gorgeous plants and format that best fits into your already finished landscape.<\/p>\n<h3>Create a Play Area<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-6432 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/04-girl-sitting-in-backyard-treehouse.jpg\" alt=\"little girl sits in backyard treehouse\" width=\"480\" height=\"436\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 480px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 480\/436;\" \/>As we said at the very beginning, a flexible play area is crucial to designing a landscape for you and your kids, but what exactly does that look like? There are many features that your professional landscape designer can help you decide to include depending on the age of your child and what they enjoy.<\/p>\n<p>For little kids (ages three to eight), your play area could include a:<br \/>\nSwing set and slide<br \/>\nClimbing structure and chain bridge<br \/>\nFort or treehouse<br \/>\nZipline (fun for all ages)<\/p>\n<p>For older kids, the play area can be replaced with a:<br \/>\nMulti-purpose sports court for tennis, basketball or volleyball<br \/>\nLawn area for games<br \/>\nArtificial turf putting greens for putt-putt golf<\/p>\n<p>Just be sure to talk to your landscape architect before you add a play area. A flat, well-drained surface is needed, and it\u2019s rare for any property to have the appropriate space without some work. In most cases, you\u2019ll have to deal with a slope, which will require your landscape architect to use terracing and retaining walls to develop the flat area needed.\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"10712\" class=\"elementor elementor-10712\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6f2406 cta e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c6f2406\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f339df e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3f339df\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f7b478 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3f7b478\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5143fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d5143fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Begin your project with a dream and a plan!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4dfc09 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a4dfc09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You are at the threshold of an exciting journey. This eBook will provide sound guidance as you take your first steps.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c78f696 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"c78f696\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/resource\/expert-guide-to-planning-the-landscape-design-of-your-dreams\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"simple-line-icons icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">DOWNLOAD THE E-BOOK<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t They\u2019ll also ensure you have the proper drainage, so your play area lasts for years to come.<\/p>\n<h3>Invest in a Pool<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6434\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6434\" style=\"width: 1050px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6434 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/05-backyard-sports-court.jpg\" alt=\"backyard swimming pool and sports court\" width=\"1050\" height=\"480\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1050px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1050\/480;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6434\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9Morgan Howarth Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Obviously, a swimming pool is one of the most versatile kid- and adult-friendly features you can invest in. It\u2019s a wonderful attraction for all ages from the littlest toddlers to grandma and grandpa. The best part about building a swimming pool is that it encourages your kids to invite their friends over and makes your backyard a destination for everyone. You\u2019ll just have to ensure you have enough room and the right pool design, which your landscape architect can handle for you.<\/p>\n<p>With some imagination, you can design a landscape that is beautiful and functional for you <em>and<\/em> fun for your kids. By starting with a flexible landscape design plan, it\u2019s entirely possible to create a kid-friendly backyard that offers fun features for them and a remarkable outdoor environment for the adults. A landscape architect will help you make the right choices to satisfy your immediate needs while also keeping an eye on the future. They\u2019ll help you harmoniously build in flexibility so the landscape features and amenities you choose now will be able to evolve as your kids grow and their interests change.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A beautiful landscape is something to behold. From soothing waterfalls to carefully cultivated flowerbeds, we all love having a yard that looks like it belongs in a magazine. But when you have kids, you need more. You want a yard that\u2019s beautiful for you and fun for them. In fact, your yard should give your [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8419,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_eb_attr":"","content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[137],"class_list":["post-9958","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-landscape-design","tag-kid-friendly-landscaping"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.9 (Yoast SEO v26.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Make Your Landscape Design Fun for Your Kids<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A landscape architect can help you design a kid-friendly backyard that has built-in flexibility, so landscape features can evolve as your kids grow and their interests change.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, 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