MEREDITH WHOLESALE NURSERY

You may be lucky and have children who happily follow you out into the garden quite naturally, without having to be coerced or bargained with. Make the most of this - it is by no means normal.
Most children will be happy to join you sometimes when you are gardening. It is up to you whether you make that occasion pleasurable for them, and it is certainly worth your while to try. If they enjoy it, they will come back more readily and more often - and then a lot of your battle is already won.

Always ensure children wear hats and suncream in sunny weather to avoid sunstroke and burning. Also, make sure they drink regularly if outside for a long time, to avoid dehydration.
Never let young children out of your sight if there is water around, whether it be a pond, lake or even a shallow paddling pool. Teach children to keep away from water features and, wherever possible, fence off the area or cover water with a steel mesh.