Now that school’s out for the summer, your kids may bespending more time around the house playing outside and exploring your yard. Tohelp keep them safe while they’re having fun this season, we’ve compiled ashort checklist of guidelines to keep in mind when preparing your property.
Prevent Injuries with Basic Maintenance
You and your family members likely have a lot offamiliarity with your own backyard, but it never hurts to take a quick sweepand see how things have grown since the spring.
· Overgrown trees and shrubbery should betrimmed back if they extend into areas children may inhabit.
· The ground should be checked for holes andgarden tools and hoses should be put away to prevent tripping hazards.
Keep Pests Away
Help prevent pests from interfering with your kids’activities by making your yard less attractive to them.
· Remove pools of stagnant water that canattract mosquitoes.
· Consistently cut the grass and keepplayground setups away from yard edges to discourage ticks.
· Throw away any snack leftovers so rodentsaren’t tempted by them.
· Get rid of unnecessary debris that yardsnakes or other critters may like to hide under.
Watch Out for Unsafe Plants
Healthy plant growth on your property can certainly bea positive, but make sure to remove species that can cause issues for yourkids.
· Poison ivy rashes can make kids miserablefor several weeks so be sure to periodically scout your property and carefullyremove any discovered plants.
· Certain plants like hydrangeas, daffodils,and azaleas may look pretty, but they also contain toxins. If your kids enjoygrabbing and placing objects in their mouths, remove poisonous garden plants orbe sure they’re only in areas your kids cannot access.
If you have questions about yard safety best practicesor need help preparing your property for summertime, contact the Green LightLawn Care team