What should I cover my sandbox with?
Vinyl Lattice Most often used as garden fencing, it makes a great sandbox cover if cats or other animals are your main concern, though it won’t protect the sand from rain or bugs. We prefer the vinyl material to wood because it’s weather resistant and resists warping.
Do I need a sandbox cover?
Covering up the sandbox when it’s not in use makes it harder for animals, rocks, and other debris to infiltrate it — making sandbox care a breeze. Another reason to keep your sandbox covered is to prevent water from getting in. Excess water can actually cause mold to grow on the sand.
How can I cover my sandbox in my backyard?
Cover your Kids Sand. Keep your outdoor box clean and safe for your children.
- Mesh Sandbox Covers. Mesh vinyl is the most popular.
- Solid Covers for Sandboxes. We now highly recommend that any solid vinyl or poured rubber covers have a drain hole put in the middle of the cover to prevent pooling.
- Customized Sandbox Covers.
How do you winterize a sandbox?
Sandboxes should be covered during the winter months.
- Remove any objects that remain in the sandbox and clean them off before storing them in an attic, basement or garage for the winter.
- Remove any branches, leaves or debris from the sandbox before you cover it up.
How do I keep snakes out of my sandbox?
Many people like to mix up clove and cinnamon oil in a spray bottle to make a repellent spray. You can spray the sandbox and the area around the sandbox to try to keep snakes at bay.
How do you secure a tarp to a sandbox?
To be safe you might want to add a grommet in each corner so you can secure it with tent pegs. If you have an actual box, you can also add snaps that can fasten into the sides of the sandbox. Another option is to add pockets on either side of the tarp where you could insert chains to help weigh it down.
How do you fill a sandbox?
- Take two initial measurements for a square or rectangular sandbox — the interior length and width.
- Multiply the first measurement by itself for a square box.
- Take the result of your area calculation and multiply this number by the desired depth of the sand to find the volume.