It is important to maintain pathways for safety. Create raised planting beds or boxes to accommodate individuals who use wheelchairs, senior citizens, and other individuals with limited mobility. Create a sensory garden in a raised bed or standing planter box for individuals with visual impairments. This allows individuals to comfortably explore and experience the plantings. Use trellises to raise plants vertically to provide access to plants for a greater number of individuals.
Containers are an inexpensive way to create raised plantings.
Whiskey barrels and other large planters are an excellent way to raise the height of plantings. In addition, you can use plant stands, existing walls, etc. to place containers at different heights. If possible, create a multi-layered landscape design to increase access to all individuals. A variety of adaptive gardening tools are available including long-handled tools, tools with adaptive handles, light weight and comfort grip tools. You can also use simple household items such as ice cream scoops and long handled spoons.