An Introduction To Gardens For The Physically Impaired

An Introduction To Gardens For The Physically Impaired. For the physically impaired or wheelchair bound the garden can be a difficult environment to work in. However, with some clever garden design and good hard landscaping features, it can be made much more accessible.
-
To make a garden more accessible to the disabled, try laying old carpet for a level surface through a vegetable patch, and use plenty of mulches to limit weed growth. Also, vary your activities frequently to help reduce aches and pains.
-
Raised beds are a great way to avoid having to garden at ground level. Try growing a range of everlasting woody perennial herbs. If raised beds are not possible, use large pots and containers instead.
-
Invest in tools designed for the disabled gardener. These take advantage of light weight materials, extendable handles, and detachable tool heads.
-
You can buy great greenhouses that cater for the physically impaired, with low benches and plenty of space to manouvre.
-
Try to avoid high maintenance planting in a disabled access garden. Limit the amount of lawn, avoid plants that will need frequent or precise pruning, and use fences instead of hedges.
-
To create all the hard landscaping features, contact a contractor and professional designer to get the best out of your space.