Garden Design
Design Considerations
All Children's gardens should consider a few basic design principles:
- Interactive: there should be lots to do and play with
- Scale: all structures should be child sized
- Color: Use bright colors to keep children interested
Designs
There are unlimited styles of gardens that can be used for a children's garden. Below are a few examples.
Always remember to use imagination and fun when creating any children's garden.
Pizza Garden
These garden incorporate different herbs and vegetables that would go on a pizza.
Some of these include: Basil, Oregano, Green peppers, tomatoes, and Onions
Anything edible plant can be used. Use you imagination!! |
Possible garden design: http://www.parents.com/articles/family_time/4376.jsp |
Ornamental and non-edible plants may also be used, but these plant must be labeled for safety!
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Maze Garden
Maze gardens should be designed for kids only. The scale needs to be smaller. To accomplish this use shorter bushes, and small arches. Kids should feel enclosed in the area, but parent's should be able to easily find their children. Remember to keep the design simple. It should not be easy for kids to become lost and scared |
Possible maze design |
Plant that are easily sheared should be used for maze gardens Add color to keep it interesting for the children Small play sections may be hidden in the maze |
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Wildlife Garden
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