Lawn Safety Tips to Keep Your Mind at Ease
Being a parent to young children or animals comes with a lot of responsibility. And when you send them outside to play, it’s essential that your yard is a safe place for them to spend their time. Follow these lawn safety tips to keep your yard kid and pet-friendly, so the only thing you have to worry about are grass stains and some minor bruises.
- Get rid of tripping hazards
Check your lawn for items that could be potential dangers to kids and pets including forgotten toys, hoses, and lawn equipment. It is also important that you remove hazards left by nature like fallen limbs, branches, and even pine cones.
- Choose the right fertilizers
When it comes to the safety of your family, picking the right fertilizer to use in your yard should be a priority. We have fully organic fertilizer option that is environmentally safe. Check labels for potential dangers before buying new fertilizers or chemicals.
- Get rid of pests
Unwanted pests like ticks, fleas, and mosquitoes are a health concern for both pets and children. Hiring a professional lawn care company to treat for these is the best way to keep them from infesting animals or transmitting diseases like the Zika virus.
- Keep any chemicals secure
If you have lawn chemicals at home, be sure to keep them locked, so kids and pets don’t accidentally drink them. Chemicals to secure include pesticides, fertilizers, herbicides, and outdoor cleaners.
- Lock sheds and garages
Children tend to be curious and love to use their imagination which can get dangerous when it comes to tools. Sheds and garages are usually home to power tools, vehicles, and lawn equipment. Keep these areas locked especially when kids are outside unattended.
- Trim and prune trees regularly
Amongst our lawn safety tips is the regular maintenance of shrubbery. Keep trees trimmed and pruned to avoid any head injuries from running into low hanging branches.
- Install outdoor lighting
Summer is often a time for late nights playing outside and trying to catch fireflies. Outdoor lighting will make the yard safer as children are running and playing. No lighting increases the chance they can’t see any hazards in their way.
- Use a pool cover or alarm
Pools add a lot of fun and memories to the yard, but they come at a significant risk. Reduce your risk of injury or drowning by using a pool cover and an alarm in the event of an accidental fall.
To steer clear of these common lawn problems, turn to Perennial Lawn Care for help. When you hire us to treat your lawn for pests or to implement our lawn care program, you can be sure that your yard will be safe for every member of your family to enjoy. Contact us for an appointment today.
Posted on