Planing a cats garden...
Dagmar Tiby
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How to make your garden baby safe
Comments (0)Kids love to play outside. Your own garden is a managed space where you can feel confident that your children are safe. If you are preparing your garden as a space for young children to play then these tips will help you consider any potential risks so that your garden is child friendly and baby safe. To help make your garden baby proof you might consider the following: Remove plants with inedible fruit - Children may be tempted to eat fruit they see on the ground - but not all fruit is edible. - You might also prune off any overhanging branches from neighbours fruit trees. Discourage pests - Regularly remove fallen fruit that could attract wasps. - Remove wasp nests from your garden. - Consider a wasp trap to keep babies safe from stings. - Cats may use your garden as a toilet. The best remedy could be to buy your own cat and they will likely stop other cats entering your garden/their territory. Cats don't like to use their own territory as a toilet. - Rubber toy snakes left on the lawn can also sometimes help to deter cats - and kids can play with them! - Keep sand boxes covered to avoid cats using them as a litter tray and keep cats out. - Slugs come out at night and slime over toys! Wash toys and avoid leaving small toys outside at night. (see also plant choice) Baby proof ponds and water - Fill ponds with soil. - Or fence ponds off but remember that children like to climb. Children develop quickly and what was adequate a month ago might not stop your child today. - Stagnant water can become a breeding ground for mosquitoes - empty unused buckets etc. Pets - Have any area for dogs/pets fenced off separate from the childrens playing area. Alternatively, you might simply fence off an area as a specific dog toilet area. - Keep dog toys separate from childrens toys. Children like to put toys in their mouths. Child friendly plants - Avoid buying/remove prickly plants. - Avoid buying/remove plants that develop berries that a child may think are edible. - Slugs love plants that are soft and squashy. Plants that become squashy and slimy when they decay are attractive to slugs. - Buy plants that grow back easily when broken or trodden on! - Don't cut the grass too short. This will help stop your lawn getting muddy with heavy use. However, cut regularly so your grass doesn't get too long. - Do buy plants that are colourful and stimulate young minds! - Do buy plants that attract beneficial insects like butterflies! - Do teach your children to respect plants, to admire them and to treat them delicately. - Teach your children to identify prickly plants and stinging nettles! - Why not set aside an area where children can plant seeds? Weather - Be aware that plastic toys can get very hot in the sun. - Create areas of shade and shelter from the sun. - Obviously, children need to be protected from over-exposure to the sun - hats, sun block but also insect repellent etc - Clean/pressure wash algae covered decking and paths as these can become slippery after rain. Remove heavy objects - Secure or remove heavy objects that could fall over - stone bird tables, garden ornaments. - Check stone walls for loose masonry and re-point as necessary. Secure chemicals and tools - Avoid using chemicals in the garden such as slug pellets. Always read the label. - Keep other garden chemicals securely locked up and out of reach. - Keep garden tools locked up and out of reach. - Check/remove garden wire and string or plant supports that may look like a climbing frame! Baby proof gates and fencing - Ensure that gate locks and latches are out of reach of small children. - Fix any broken fence panels or gaps in the fence. - Lock gates to keep people out....See MorePOLL: Dogs vs Cats
Comments (36)i like cats better but u=i also have nothing against dogs +i have never had a dog thus should not have a opinion. so ya i love cat i have three! scrabble a black and white kitty, tuna fat cream colored tabby and mr.tibbs a old grumpy fluffy orange cat! sooooo......i LOVE cats but i am sure i would love dogs if i had one and it would be the other way around if i started ith having a dog first! so GO CATS! (dogs are awesome to so GO!) :) :) :) :) :)...See MoreGardening - DIY or hire a pro?
Comments (18)It all depends on the job and individual's personal attitude towards garden work. Some of us just like to enjoy it, while others take great joy in the making. I would definitely hire a pro to do skilled or dangerous tasks like tree pruning or do jobs that require specialistic tools i.e. extensive levelling etc. I would also always hire a pro to advise on plants and their composition or to help with layout design, but personally I would do as much of the work myself, as I find garden work very relaxing, not to mention it gives the feeling of pride and a job well done once completed....See MoreBefore & After: Creating a Garden Oasis in Southeast London
Comments (8)A truly wonderful transformation. I'm sure the clients will enjoy their summer in a lovely garden although the British Summer is being anything but sunny. Can I please ask with regards to the shed? What does it measure and where can it be purchased from, if not bespoke? Many Thanks...See MoreAMB
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