Move up from fiddly annuals and perennials to well-behaved flowering shrubs. Dwarf and slow-growing varieties are available that look good, fill space and require little care. Choose plants that give you a big return for the effort you invest in them. Daffodils and the small spring bulbs tend to be long-lived and increase over time. Tulips and lilies are more temperamental, and tender summer-flowering bulbs have to be lifted and toted inside each year.
Herbs are particularly people-friendly.
Most are happy in containers and can join you indoors through the winter. They look good, smell great and are easy to care for. Plus, they're handy to toss in salads or the soup pot. Bring your garden within reach by gardening in planters, raised beds or containers. All are a great solution for people with limited mobility or who tire easily.