Having kids means making changes to your home in ways that accommodate their fun, creative and, often times messy, lifestyles; but it doesn’t have to mean sacrificing style, especially when it comes to creating a kid-friendly backyard. From gathering the family around the fire for s’mores to giving your kids the perfect, and aesthetically pleasing, place to play, Cleveland has you covered for a backyard with safety and style in perfect harmony
Pretty Playhouses
Who doesn’t want to grant their child a place of their own to play? With a little imagination, swings become rocket ships ready to blast off, play structures transform into pirate ships and monkey bars
make for the best game of “the floor is lava.” But it all starts with finding the right play set (and ensuring its safety). “It’s really important to have an area that’s obstruction-free where the kids have adequate space
to run around the equipment,” says Fred Adamic, store manager of the flagship Playground World in Warrensville Heights. Parents can get their kids something to play on and adapt to over the years.
Low-Maintenance Lawns
Switching over to artificial grass is not only a safety solution for families with children who won’t have to worry about tripping over roots, stepping in something sharp or getting into harmful
lawn-care products, but for the parents, it makes mowing the lawn obsolete. This also can ensure green grasses to complement your flower beds and gardens all yearlong. The underlying padding for the turf along with the proper infill provides excellent
protection from falls during playtime activities. And the turf works well with dogs, too, as it is easy to clean up from their daily business activities.
Family Fire Pits
There’s nothing like gathering the family around the campfire for s’mores and making family memories to last a lifetime, but it’s even better when that luxury is in your own backyard. Cleveland
experts can provide tips on how to select an outdoor fireplace that provides appeal for the eyes and safety for the kids so they can be a part of the moment without worry. Local landscapers and designers can find the perfect fit for your family
in all aspects such as size, cost, material and more. And fire pits provide a side benefit when living in Northeast Ohio — they can make your backyard open for gatherings all year.
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