10 fun gardening activities that will encourage children to go outdoors
By Lucy Roberts
Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 BST
Updated 27th Jun 2019, 12:58 BST
Allowing kids to help in the garden can help with their inquisitive nature and encouraging them to ask questions can also mean parents learn a thing or two
Horticulture experts from BillyOh.com have revealed tasks which encourage children to enjoy the garden during the summer.
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A time-consuming task for many adults, but a brilliant way to destroy flowers to children. Removing deadheads ensures that the flowers will grow back again.
Ask them to fill a bucket with as many as they can find, then transport them to a safe space, away from your plants.
With your supervision making sure they dont accidentally pick any seeding plants weeding can be something great to do together.
Purchasing a smaller watering can fit for children can be a worthwhile investment. Making them responsible for certain pots or a specific area can catch their imagination.
