Hello World! Welcome Friends! Yards have taken a whole new meaning in current times, with recent world events having really highlighted the value that nature has in calming us down, boosting mindfulness, and helping people heal physically and mentally. If you have a family, then you may envision a yard in which members of all ages can gather, connect, and unwind. To ensure everyone has a little space of their own, consider the following trending features in garden design for families.
A Place to Play
People of all ages benefit from natural areas that encourage play, escape, and adventure. There are many ways to include the element of playfulness in your design. These include planting trees you can learn to climb safely together, building a treehouse, and incorporating nature-inspired elements such as caves, rock features, or a labyrinth. If you have young children, you may decide to dedicate a corner of the yard to their play area—one you can fill with slides, a climbing wall, and even their own outdoor house. Because jumping and vigorous play can harm the grass, some families are choosing synthetic turf for kids’ zones. Turf comes in a host of padding options, so make sure to follow industry standards for fall heights. This area can easily be marked off with stone tiling or paving and can be replaced with grass when kids get older.
A Place to Rest
Within your garden, having a post that the family can enjoy together can make it far more likely for home dwellers to step outside. There are so many features you can incorporate to encourage togetherness, ranging from a simply gazebo to benches placed in a circular fashion beneath a shady tree, a Balinese bed, or an outdoor sofa that embraces a beautiful fire pit. Add appeal to this space through elements such as green walls (created with vines), a blend of paved and flowery spaces, and sensory features such as water fountains (whose sound relaxes and renews one after a busy day out).
The Sense of Smell
Few things are quite as appealing as the fragrance of night-scented plants like phlox, moonflower, variegated dogwood, nicotiana alata, or star jasmine. These are perfect choices for an outdoor dining experience, though there are many plant and flower choices that can also turn your garden into a feast for your family’s sense of smell by day. Consider growing a herb garden that kids can tend to, choosing herbs that make a great addition to family meals. You can also undertake a garden project together, growing flowers like roses, honeysuckles, hyacinths, magnolias, and freesias.
The ultimate garden is one that tempts people outdoors and provides them with a haven of calm and tranquility. To ensure your family heeds the call of nature, tempt them with beautiful fragrances and better yet, make growing fragrant flowers and plants a team project. Ensure that kids have a place to climb trees and enjoy themselves on swings, slides, and climbing walls. Create a chic place for adults as well, investing time in growing night-scented plans so your evening parties are remembered for their fragrance and panache.
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