The garden is a hobby into old age. Special devices are a relief for elderly or disabled people.
There is time and opportunity for gardening, only the body can no longer cope with everything: It would be a shame, give up the gardening hobby in such a situation. Fortunately, there are now a variety of devices, with which declining strength and mobility can be compensated.
First of all, the garden should be laid out like this, that he fulfills all wishes, but not too demanding. raised beds (see tip box), Easy-care shrubs or standard berry bushes show their practical advantages in this respect.
Perhaps a bit of a natural garden will also be created during such a redesign, that requires almost no maintenance, but allows many animals and sometimes also lesser-known plants to become at home in the garden – a terrain, which offers the opportunity for exciting observations of nature.
What good devices should look like
The weight plays an important role, especially for special devices. All Harken, Rakes and leaf brushes should be as light as possible, because they are often lifted when working and pulled across the floor without pressure. They are often easier to handle, if they are not quite as wide as usual, but much easier. The handle is just as important, which must match the body size, and a handle, which lies well in the hand. For all work, that are carried out under pressure, is an additional, Height-adjustable T-handle practical, which can be slid onto any stem.
Chop, Brooms and cultivators can be a little smaller than usual. It is true that you have to work more precisely with these devices, but this benefits both the plants and your own comfort. All over, where tidying up, Plants need to be pruned or pulled out of the ground, devices with cable pull or push handle are practical. There are also versions with a double handle, that are operated with both hands. This also saves energy and allows the use of a longer handle, which can also be used to work in hard-to-reach places. You can get e.g. for secateurs also extension poles with armrests.