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Tell Homebase how you prepare your garden for summer visits from DGC - £300 Homebase voucher to be won! NOW CLOSED

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EmmaGransnet (GNHQ) Wed 05-Jul-17 10:30:19
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During the summer holidays, your grandchildren suddenly have much more time on their hands than they’re used to. And, often, that’s where you come in. Homebase want to know about how you prepare for the times you’re able to drag your DGC away from their various screens and out into the garden.

Here’s what Homebase have to say: "No matter how big or small your garden is, you want to create a haven that can be enjoyed by your family all year round, especially in the summer months. You don't have to be a professional gardener to plan your own landscape, which is why we have put together useful advice guides and top tips containing plenty of garden ideas to give you the inspiration you need to begin.”

Maybe you have some garden games laid out that never fail to keep them outside and active? Perhaps you like to cook in the garden - their favourite BBQ treats! Are you lucky enough to make use of the extra time with your grandchildren to get them to help out with the weeding and other small tasks?

Whether you’re preparing games, food, saving odd jobs, or even child-proofing some of the more dangerous parts of the garden (those pesky ponds) please share below how you prepare your garden for visits from the grandchildren. Everyone who does will be entered into a prize draw where one lucky GNer will win a £300 Homebase voucher.

Thanks and good luck,

GNHQ

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Cherrytree59 Wed 19-Jul-17 19:12:51

This year DH built a large Bug Hotel.
We have used pool noodles for our little assault course.
Put up a volleyball/ badminton net .
And emptied the the garage of DGC outdoor toys.
There is just enough space left for ussmile

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HillyN Wed 19-Jul-17 20:11:03

The pond is safely covered all year round, since we spotted a heron eyeing up the Koi. My granddaughter loves feeding them so we stock up on floating food pellets. She and her brother love to run barefoot so we check for stones on the paving, then mow the grass so it is smooth enough for a game of 'boules' and stow away the whirligig washing line so there is room to put up their play tent. Next we check around for overhanging branches that might whip their eyes and cut back the prickly gooseberry bush.
Lastly we pile the swinging seat with comfy cushions so Nanna can snuggle up with either of them when they get tired or rock our newest grandson, just 3 months old, to sleep in comfort.

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Emmamaryd Wed 19-Jul-17 20:22:58

Prune any overhanging shrubs, clear away any fragile pots.

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fazkin Wed 19-Jul-17 20:43:00

We don't have a garden but i grow strawberries in pots and my DGC love picking their own

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Jess9887 Wed 19-Jul-17 20:59:06

Just make sure the garden is neat. The grass is cut and the fence is in good condition xx

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cathryn1 Wed 19-Jul-17 22:04:54

we cut the grass, we plant strawberry plants we collect sea shells on trips to the beach wash them and place them around the garden

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Dessallara Wed 19-Jul-17 22:34:01

Short grass, gazebo and lots of garden toys

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tishist Thu 20-Jul-17 00:05:39

We put the precarious ornaments away safely!

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