Sandboxes

The glory of a sand pit. I cannot imagine a childhood without sand. The potential of creation, the glee of destruction, the texture, the heat, the mess without mud -- all in your own backyard. This beautiful pit is a focal point of a spectacular yard. And the plastic trucks look right at home.

Photo: Thomas J Story

Perhaps you are a kid at heart? Look at this fabulous yard from Sunset magazine. ( btw ... I will be overusing the word 'fabulous.') Your own corner of the beach. Start collecting the driftwood!

Here's a clever use for a side yard. The boat is very sculptural. Smart too. The sails help keep out leaves. The tarp keeps out critters. from the folks at apartment therapy and ohdeedoh.

Don't want a permanent feature? The rolling box is for you. Move it into the shade when the kids get too hot.
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SOURCE: You know where to go. If the thrill of the new project isn't enough for your kids, then the ride in the Lyngso truck, should put them over the edge. (In fact, I have thought about just renting the truck to drive them around -- no mulch needed! Hey, we get desperate some days.)
Gorgeous sand, mulch, dirt, rocks, plus a comprehensive compost education program.