The garden might be a relaxing place for an adult, but for a toddler it could be a bit overwhelming. Get down on your toddler’s level and plan a toddler garden.

Space, size and small hands
A toddler’s hands are small. So is a toddler’s attention span. Plan accordingly when planning the toddler garden. Make sure the garden isn’t larger than the toddler can handle. Just one or two different plants is enough for a toddler or young kid. Another thing to consider is making the garden small enough so that the toddler can reach across the garden. Container gardens are a great solution for this common kids' gardening problem. Just about any container can be used. Besides the common garden pots you find at any home and garden store, use plastic milk jugs, bottles even cardboard boxes.

The right garden tools for a toddler are also important. Many companies offer smaller, kid-sized tools that make it easier for smaller hands to grip.

Easy plants for toddlers
Many typical garden plants are easy for a toddler to handle. Here is a list of six typical garden plants that a toddler might like to have in the garden:

1. Lettuce
   Lettuce is easy and fun to grow. It’s nutritious too. It can be planted in relatively small spaces and many lettuces are quick growers. For a toddler, quick can raise and keep interest in gardening.

2. Radishes
   Radishes grow quickly, sometimes taking only one month to mature. Many harvests can be had in a growing season. It’s why radishes are a top pick for a toddler’s garden. They rarely need any care other than regular watering and weeding.

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