With Halloween only a few days away, everybody is planning (or done planning) how they’re going to spend the spookiest night of the year. Whether you intend to go out trick-or-treating with your children, stay home and hand out candy, or attend a costume party, it’s important to remain safety conscious this Halloween. If you plan to hand out candy to trick-or-treaters, it’s a good idea to take a look around your front yard to make sure it’s safe for the costumed children who will be visiting your home this year and do a little preparation. It’s easy to let the front lawn get out of hand, especially if it is sporting some spooky decorations, but it’s important to make sure that it’s safe, so here are a few tips to make sure your Halloween is both fun and safe this year for everyone involved.
Light it Up
The dark can be scary, which is certainly in season on Halloween night, but it can also be dangerous. If children can’t see where they’re going, they can trip, fall and hurt themselves. Keep your porch or garage light turned on in order to help trick-or-treaters find their way from the sidewalk to your door. You can also create a spooky, yet safe, atmosphere by using glow sticks to illuminate a path, especially if you have stepping stones. Miniature yard spotlights can help light up the yard and walkways while also casting spooky shadows or lighting on your house or garage. Also consider using battery-operated lights for Jack O’ Lanterns instead of open candles. However, if you do use candles, make sure to keep them out of reach of decorations as well as children and their costumes.
Clean Up the Yard
Before the evening’s festivities begin, make sure your yard is free of any clutter that trick-or-treaters might step on or trip over. Rake up any leaves or sticks that could pose a tripping hazard, clean up after any pets, and remove any lawn decorations and chairs that might be in the way. Roll up garden hoses and replace them on their rack if you have one and make sure any automatic sprinkler systems are finished before sundown. If you have a sprinkler system that is above-ground, take some precautions to prevent people from walking on them, such as covering them with an overturned planter.
Protect Against Falls
Removing tripping hazards and making sure the sprinklers finish in time for the lawn to dry before evening will help reduce the risk of a slip and fall. Sometimes accidents happen, however, and cannot be prevented. Should somebody fall on your property, having artificial grass installed at your home can help prevent injury. SYNLawn’s artificial turf is durable enough to withstand the heavy foot traffic your lawn may endure this Halloween and soft enough to cushion a fall to help protect against possible injuries, making it a safe alternative to natural grass.
Prepare your home and yard for trick-or-treaters this year and make sure that everyone has a fun and safe Halloween. If you would like to inquire about having artificial grass installed at your home, call SYNLawn at (816) 886-2747 or contact us online today for a FREE consultation!