Gardening Modifications for the Elderly and Handicapped

Gardening is a wonderful hobby to take up as it is a relaxing and very rewarding activity. It’s perfect for anybody regardless of age or physical ability. However, there are several things you can do to accommodate a person’s needs, may he be a senior or a differently-abled individual, to make it safer and more manageable for him.

Raised gardening beds make it easier for people who have trouble kneeling or bending to reach low-growing plants. It’s also ideal to make the beds a maximum of four feet wide so that it won’t be difficult to reach the center of the beds.
Garden paths should be wide enough to allow passage of wheel chairs and smooth but also able to provide good traction.
Window boxes, hanging baskets and potted plants make gardening more accessible and convenient.
Having the right tools makes tasks easier, so make the gardening tools more accessible by keeping them in a location handy to the gardener.

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July 21, 2015. Home Safety NJ