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THE RENAISSANCE OF FUN

Photo by Jennifer Marcus
The trick when selecting an artificial lawn is to make sure it
has some brown in it so it looks natural. For small spaces,
consider creating wrap-around elevated planting areas with
a lovely wooded or tiled wall to impart the feeling that
nature is enveloping you as you enter the area.

KEEP IT SAFE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Nothing is less fun than an unplanned trip to the hospital
with your toddler because they ran and tripped. For
children, and for elderly people or family members who
use walking aids, it’s extremely important to consider
floor levels and how the space transitions between them.
Making sure the gradient of the steps is not too challenging,
having supports that can be used as bannisters and making
sure the walkways around, particularly the pool, are wide
enough, all increase the safety of your space. With small
children, there should always be a barrier when it comes to
water. A net over the pool and a little fence around a pond
will give you much greater peace of mind.

Photo by Mike Cox OUTDOOR Living | 4 Photo by Malcolm Lightbody