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Tips To Keep Your Children From Destroying Your Lawn

Tips To Keep Your Children From Destroying Your Lawn

November 4, 2022 By Fatherhood Factor Team Leave a Comment

It takes plenty of hard work to make your lawn look immaculate, and you want to do everything possible to keep it that way. However, a house full of children and neighborhood friends can ruin your efforts when they play outside. Using these tips to keep your children from destroying your lawn is how you can circumvent this problem.

Pick a Spot

You should find a specific spot in your yard for your children to play. If you section off a kid-friendly area, you can leave most of the yard unphased. If you construct a playground that will take a good chunk of your property, put it in the weakest part of your yard. A tree line that shades a section of the yard may cause it to dry out and die, so that area could be a great place to put the playground, fulfilling two conundrums simultaneously.

Communicate in Their Language

Children can be ignorant about lawn care. They don’t care about early morning fertilizing sessions or how much water it needs to keep looking lush. Therefore, you must communicate effectively with them by speaking their language. Use analogies for things they will understand that help paint the picture. Using their toys as an example alerts them how important a well-manicured lawn is to you.

Put Things Away or Move Them Around

Part of the communication process is insisting that your kids pick up after themselves. Leaving large items in the middle of the yard for days is bad news for your green grass. Common children’s items like slips and slides, water guns, and small children’s vehicles will block the sunlight like trees, preventing the lawn from getting the nutrients it needs to survive. Make sure they put everything away when they aren’t playing with it. If you don’t have the storage space in your home or garage, designate another spot where all the fun and games can go.

Use Safe Materials

The greatest option to safeguard your grass on a bargain is to cover it with wood chip mulch. Mulch keeps your grass mud-free and softens the landing of any unfortunate accident.  Another possibility is to install artificial fall-safe grass on the designated play area, especially if you want something low-maintenance. Regardless of your route, it’s vital to ensure your children’s safety over anything else. Always use children and pet-friendly materials to eliminate any chance of a catastrophe. 

Following these tips to keep your children from destroying your lawn gives you the best defense from rambunctious children who love to play outdoors. You don’t have to be the “get off my lawn” dad when you take the proper precautions beforehand.

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