A Garden for Everyone – Gardening with Limited Mobility or Illness

We all have different abilities, and sometimes illness or reduced mobility can make gardening more challenging. Here are some tips to make gardening easier and more enjoyable.

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Kinsley Planting Table 1114991 cm

Length 111CM, Wood

Kr 1999.00

Kinsley Raised Planting Box Black 107,54084 cm

Length 107CM

Kr 1399.00

Kinsley Raised Planting Box Square 404084 cm

Height 84CM

Kr 999.90

King & Caroline

Kinsley Raised Planting Box 107,54084 cm

Length 107CM, Wood

Kr 1999.00

King & Caroline

Kinsley Raised Planting Box Black 107,54084 cm

Length 107CM, Black

Kr 1999.00

King & Caroline

Kinsley Planting Box Square 404040 cm

Diameter 40CM, Wood

Kr 999.90

Written by: Liselotte Roll

Swedish garden inspirer, journalist and author of books about nature, cultivation and animals, such as "Soil", "Grow for insects" and "Chickens as a hobby".

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Sometimes the body doesn't work exactly as we want, but it doesn't have to be impossible to grow your own food or enjoy life in the garden. Working with nature instead of against it is a good approach for all gardening, and with the right tools and some planning, challenging and heavy garden tasks can be reduced to a minimum.

Lifted bed

If you have trouble working at ground level or are in a wheelchair, you can easily achieve a better working position using raised beds, both outdoors and in the greenhouse. Deep planters on legs usually work well. Remember that the planters should have drainage holes and sufficient soil depth for what you want to grow. If you choose a narrow planting box, it will be easier to reach all parts.

Good pathways

Paved, smooth pathways between plants and berry bushes make it easier to move around. Additionally, they make it more difficult for snails to attack the plants. If you use a wheelchair, the width of the pathways should be adjusted, and there should also be turning areas, such as in the greenhouse. If needed, there are also special handles that can be mounted on the walls.

Avoid heavy lifting

Heavy watering cans require a lot from the body. To reduce the strain, it may be wise to invest in an automatic drip and nutrient irrigation system. This way, you avoid having to haul both watering cans and bags of fertilizer.

Use custom gardening tools

For those with reduced mobility in their arms and hands, specially designed ergonomic tools can be a good idea. For example, a pruning shears or a shovel that provides support to the forearm from the elbow. Also look for lightweight gardening tools that fit well in the hand.

Organize the tools

Having a well-organized workspace near the garden is a simple method to simplify the workload. There, the garden tools can be gathered and easily accessible. A table at the right height with a tool wall next to it is often sufficient.

Remember to Enjoy

No matter how little or how much time and effort you put into your garden, remember to enjoy it. Constantly hunting for weeds and raking leaves does not make anyone happy, and it is also not good for beneficial insects and the ecosystem. If you don't get everything done that you had planned, take a cup of coffee and a bun and instead enjoy the greenery and nature. Listen to the gentle buzzing of bumblebees and the chirping of birds - none of these amazing creatures care at all if the flower beds are well-composed or if the pathways are freshly swept; on the contrary, sometimes it is the wild that is better.

A Garden for Everyone – Gardening with Limited Mobility or Illness

Kinsley Planting Table 111*49*91 cm

Kinsley Raised Planting Box Black 107,5*40*84 cm

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Kinsley Raised Planting Box Black 107,5*40*84 cm

Kinsley Planting Box Square 40*40*40 cm

Extend summer in the garden

6 tips for an environmentally friendly garden

How to create an allergy-friendly garden

Permaculture - garden and cultivation in beautiful harmony with nature

Lifted bed

Good pathways

Avoid heavy lifting

Use custom gardening tools

Organize the tools

Remember to Enjoy

Kinsley Planting Table 1114991 cm

Kinsley Raised Planting Box Black 107,54084 cm

Kinsley Raised Planting Box Square 404084 cm

Kinsley Raised Planting Box 107,54084 cm

Kinsley Raised Planting Box Black 107,54084 cm

Kinsley Planting Box Square 404040 cm