Simple Ways to Transform Your Garden into a Playground Paradise

Here are 11 ways to make your back (or front) yard the perfect kids play space.

By Christal Y. June 25, 2014

You don’t need to install elaborate swing sets and slides to spice up your garden. In fact, simple hacks like turning your fence into a life-size chalkboard or using old pots and pans for classic musical play will have your kid swiftly out the door. Flip through the photo gallery to discover easy ways to transform your garden into a true paradise for play—no hardcore landscaping required!

Teeny-Tiny Tire Garden for Tots

Designate a small spot of your garden for your little one to plant seeds of their choice. Tires give just the right amount of space for your toddler to play in and experiment without trekking over your (or grandma's) seedlings. Let them decorate the “pot” with figurines or drawings to really make it their own.

Photo: Dmitry Boyarin via Flickr creative commons