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Gardening In A Wheelchair: 5 Essential Tips

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Gardening in a wheelchair provides the same benefits as traditional gardening. The smell of dirt and plants, the rustle of leaves, and the feeling of the sun on your skin all create an invigorating experience.

Fresh air and nature are still easy to passively enjoy from a seated position, but you may wonder if you can accomplish the activities of gardening from your chair. You may also wonder if it’s even safe.

The good news is that gardening is still both possible and encouraged for people in wheelchairs. It can have many therapeutic effects, and it helps you relax while simultaneously providing exercise. The key to gardening in a wheelchair is making the proper modifications.

 

Wheelchair Gardening Tips:

 

Time For Gardening Fun!

The right adaptations make gardening in a wheelchair easy and enjoyable. It’s also highly customizable so that you can tailor it to your individual capabilities. Even people with the most limited range of motion can take part with proper modifications.

Whether you are an experienced gardener, or you are a novice, with a little preparation, there’s nothing to stop you from getting outside and enjoying nature!

Author: Annie Beth Donahue is a professional writer with a health and disability focus. You can find her at www.anniebethdonahue.com

 

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