Backyard Bounty: A Family Guide to Backyard Accessories

Backyard Bounty: A Family Guide to Backyard Accessories
Backyard Bounty: A Family Guide to Backyard Accessories

If you are lucky enough to have your own backyard, the joyful task of tastefully decorating and furnishing your humble abode is not only reserved for the great indoors! Indeed, outdoor furniture, garden decor, and backyard accessories are all the rage for sunshine and fresh-air-loving families. To be fair, these types of amenities are essential items for anyone who loves to bask in the outside breeze while soaking up the sun’s rays, all from the comfort of their very own sanctuary ‘out back’!  

But what are the most coveted garden items every outdoorsy backyard owner should keep in their outside space? Perhaps more importantly, how best can you fit out your backyard area to successfully entice the whole family outdoors and into the fresh air? Of course, getting the kids off the computer, away from their video games, and unglued from their television shows is no mean feat! Admittedly, every parent has had to struggle with this challenging chore, particularly during the school holidays. Of course, the battle to get the kids to come outside is especially frustrating when the sun is shining and the appeal of wholesome outdoor activities is calling. 

So, how best to drag your children outdoors, get them moving, and perhaps most importantly, have them learn to enjoy the fun of quality family time outside in the elements? Of course, interactive toys, games, and play sets go a long way in getting both younger and older children interested in backyard activities. And of course, if you have a family pet, your furry friends will need outdoor accessories too. So, for our complete guide on how to equip your backyard space with the whole family-friendly kit and caboodle, just keep reading! 

Outdoor Play Sets: Backyard Accessories to Get the Whole Family Moving!

So, what are the best backyard accessories to get the family outdoors and off their backsides? Interactive play sets, swing sets, sand pits and trampolines are all fantastic options that can provide hours of wholesome fun for the whole family! Learn more about the features of these outdoor accessories here:

Playsets and Swing Sets

If you’re serious about getting your kids outside, engaging in physical activity, and of course, away from their screens, there’s no better way to entice them out than with a comprehensive, interactive outdoor play set! Swing sets – particularly those equipped with slides and climbing frames – are especially appealing.

Admittedly, at first glance, these impressive play structures – loaded with exciting attachments, compartments, and enough bits and bobs to engage even the most reluctant outdoor player – may seem overwhelming! But never fear, as play sets are constructed of solid timber, plastic and metal, they are safe, structurally sound, and can provide hours of wholesome fun for the whole family. They are also a delight to look at, and are sure to bring a smile to the face of any fun-loving visitor to your backyard!

Sandpits

Another popular addition to any active family’s outdoor area is the humble backyard sandpit. Providing hours of fun and interactive sand play, this particular backyard accessory can be a gateway to the imagination! Kids can invent a multitude of scenarios as they build, collaborate, and learn to share their play tools. Of course, no sandpit is complete without these tools – think colourful buckets, and plastic spades – which are safe, easy to use, and fun for all ages! A tried and true favourite for decades, there is no going past a sandpit for any family backyard.

Trampolines

Lastly, and perhaps the most popular outdoor toy there is – the trampoline! This phenomenal backyard accessory is especially effective for parents who want to burn off restless, over-active children’s steam. As a parent, you can finally enjoy some much-needed time out while your kids excitedly jump up and down for hours – burning calories, and using up all of their excess energy. For particularly active and imaginative youngsters, popular bouncing games such as ‘trampoline popcorn’ can inspire an abundance of physical movement and fun. Not only is this game fantastic exercise for kids, but it is also likely to cause a large amount of loud and boisterous laughter!  

Keeping the Pets Happy: Helping Your Furry Friends Feel at Home in Your Backyard

Making your pets feel at home in your backyard is a key requirement of any pet owner. These are the top accessories you need to make your fur babies as comfortable as possible out back:

Dog Kennels

If you have a pet pooch, a dog kennel is an essential outdoor accessory. Make your pup feel at home with a little wooden house of their own! For slightly fancier pet owners, you may even want to match the colour scheme of the kennel to your own home for that extra cute factor. Either way, your dog will love having their own little sanctuary to rest and reside in. 

Cosy Pet Beds

There’s nothing tired pets love more than snuggling up on their very own cosy, comfortable pet beds. Often made from soft, fleecy material, pet beds are a great way to make your fur babies feel loved. Of course, pet beds come in various sizes and shapes. However, admittedly, often the largest-sized pet beds are in the highest demand, with multiple pets preferring to squeeze onto one shared bed for extra warmth and cosiness – even when they each have their own bed to themselves! 

Pet Food and Water Bowls

Of course, with all the outdoor play to be had, your pets are bound to get hungry! Feed their appetites in perfectly portioned pet food bowls. It is also just as important to make sure their thirsts are quenched, and pet water bowls are the best way to dispense hydration to your furry friends. Just like us, pets need to eat and drink regularly, and by having these food and water dispensers handy, you can ensure your fur babies are properly fed and watered! 

Swimming Accessories: Fun Items For Your Backyard Pool 

Are you lucky enough to have a swimming pool in your backyard? Then, you should consider purchasing the following poolside accessories:

Floaties and Floating Accessories

All the rage for that ‘Instagrammable’ look – that is to say, aesthetically pleasing items that photograph well for social media posting – floating accessories have become increasingly popular, especially amongst the younger generation! Think giant white swans, oversized pink flamingos, or colourful floaties in the shape of brightly-coloured fruits, cupcakes, or even doughnuts.

Floating Pool Rings and Pool Noodles

Initially designed for safety first, swimming flotation devices such as pool rings and pool noodles are a great help for the less confident swimmers of the family! Further, not only do flotation devices provide stability and confidence in the water, but they are also great fun to use! 

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Even if you are lucky enough to have a large, spacious backyard, it can be a challenge coaxing the kids outside to enjoy it! With many parents finding that their children are quite literally glued to their tv shows, computers, and video games, it can be difficult to entice the family outdoors. However, with the help of fun and interactive backyard accessories, you can inspire the whole family to join you out back. That way, you can enjoy hours of wholesome outdoor fun together, and make the most of your backyard!