family garden

Family Garden SIMPLE STEPS TO SUCCESS [...]... clockwise from left Vegetable garden Fruit trees Herbs Produce 20 Outdoor play Pictures clockwise from top left Treehouse Swings Chess Fitness logs 21 Getting started A family yard is not just for children The yard can be designed so that every member of the family young or old, and even the family pet—is drawn to spend time there Think about what each member of your family needs from a yard before... you go for hard or soft surfaces? Which plants will be most appropriate? How can the space accommodate animals? This section guides you through the options for your family s needs 24 Planning your backyard Family space 25 For a young family Play equipment Water and sand play Storage see pp.108–109 For older children Privacy Fun and exercise Lawn 26 Planning your yard continued For adults Greenhouse...9 Pictures clockwise from far left Play garden Playhouse and slide Flower maze Sandbox 10 Outdoor living Pictures clockwise from top left Secluded hide-away Outdoor fireplace Hammock Barbeque 11 12 Encouraging wildlife 13 Pictures clockwise from far left Pond Nesting box Path through long grass Bird bath Wild flowers see pp.88–89 14 Sensory gardens and yards Pictures clockwise from top left . Family Garden SIMPLE STEPS TO SUCCESS