At some point the children will have outgrown the sandbox and will stand around empty. It's time for a decision: Should the sandbox be dismantled or used differently in the future? You could turn it into a flower bed or a pond.
A sandbox can be used as a bed, for example
The sandbox as a flower or vegetable bed
If you want to use the sandbox as a flower or vegetable bed, all you have to do is fill in soil and compost and mix everything well. The ideal mix depends on the plants you want to thrive there. Some require more nutrients (compost in this case), others less. Converting it into a herb bed is also conceivable, and the sand is even useful.
The rim of the sandbox can be removed, but it is a practical bed border. If you like, you can also garden while sitting. However, make sure that all areas of the new bed are easy to reach, including the middle. You may create a narrow path.
From the sandbox to the pond
Within a short time you can transform a simple sandbox into a pond, at least if you use a prefabricated pond shape for it. You simply place them in the "old" sand. You can use the wooden border as you wish to design the area around the pond. Fill in soil around the pond. There is room here for border planting.
If you prefer an individually designed pond with pond liner, then plan a little more time for the conversion. But even in this case you can make good use of the existing sand and include the border in the design.
The sandbox as a rock garden
The sand from the former sandbox is a good basis for a rock garden, because plants that love dry soil should grow here. All you have to do is remove the wooden box/border and spread the sand around a bit. Then design the surface with stones. Set accents or build a frame out of it. Then plant your new rock garden.
Possible uses for a disused sandbox:
- small garden pond
- herb bed
- rock garden
- raised bed
- flower or vegetable bed
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Whether you completely remove the sandbox or the border depends not only on the later use, but also on the condition of the wood used.