If you are a parent of children over the age of 1 then you will probably already be aware of how hard it can be to maintain a child-friendly garden that still looks nice and is a place for adults to relax in too. Children’s play equipment seems to be getting bigger and taking up more of the garden and not only does it leave little room for anything else but it often can damage the grass. Paddling pools are also a nightmare for avid gardeners as the area around them often gets damaged, muddy and makes it very hard for the grass to recover even after the pool has been removed.
If you really want to have a child-friendly garden and still keep areas untouched then it is advisable to section your garden off. Having an area that is barked will allow you to place your children’s play equipment on that area, not only protecting the remaining grass but also giving them a softer landing. If you have pets you may also be able to keep them off this area to keep it free of mess.
If you do bark an area then you may want to add a few plant pots around with some bright coloured flowers to brighten up the area.