Tips to Make Gardening for Seniors Easier and More Accessible

BENIFITS OF GARDNING -

GARDENING LOWERS STRESS -Studies have found that gardening can lower levels of cortisol which can alleviate stress and even reduce high blood pressure

GARDENING INCREASES SEROTONIN - Serotonin is a chemical in the brain that increases mood and feelings of calmness and peace.

GARDENING INCREASES MOBILITY - In addition to being a great form of physical exercise, gardening can increase mobility and strength.

GARDENING MAY BOOST BRAIN HEALTH - Gardening is one such lifestyle choice that may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s and related forms of dementia.

TIPS FROM PROS -

1. Use Wheels -

These days riding lawnmowers all have options for attachments such as pulling a cart. A popular workhorse is the 4-wheeler or ATV, and then for extreme versatility, consider a farm utility vehicle.

Re-think Your Tools -

SWITCH OUT TRADITIONAL GARDENING TOOLS FOR LIGHTWEIGHT TOOLS AND BUCKETS , CHOOSE LONG HANDLED TOOLS OVER SHORT TO REDUCE LOAD .

GARDEN IN POTTED PLANTS OR BUILD RAISED BEDS

Beds that are 6-8 inches deep and sit on top of the soil can be accessed using long-handled tools, benches, or kneelers. As long as you fill them with lightweight soil mixes that include things like peat moss or vermiculite, working the beds can be done easily from a standing or sitting position.

Automation

CAN REDUCE LOT OF WORK FOR YOU

Self-Watering Systems

adding timers and drip irrigation system will reduce task of watering .

Sprinkler system-