These gadgets will keep seniors in the garden

Accessible gardening

If you can’t get out and work in the garden like you use to, then bring the garden to you. There are literally dozens of different style containers and raised or elevated planters that can make gardening easier and more accessible as you age. Here are some options to consider.

Window Box Planters (self-watering): These can be mounted on a fence, wall or window sill, providing an easy option to gardening. Their “self watering” feature reduces your watering chores and helps keep plants moist and healthy.
Price: $29.95
Web site: www.gardeners.com Phone: 800-955-3370

Railing Planters
Made for deck railings, these planters have built-in grooves that slip right over the railing without tools and fasteners. They can fit 2x4 and 2x6 railing sizes.
Price: $24.95 to $44.95
Web site: www.gardeners.com Phone: 800-955-3370

Raised Container Gardens
Perfect for patio gardening, elevated planters allow you to garden standing up, with no stooping to weed, harvest or water.
Price: $140 to $160.
Web site: http://store.yahoo.com/nga-gardenshop/raisedcontainer.html Phone: 800-538-7476

Hanging Baskets
These offer patio or porch gardeners another easy, low-maintenance option.
Price: $12.95
Web site: www.gardeners.com Phone: 800-955-3370

TIP
If you have a difficult time reaching up to water your hanging basket, the E-Z Up Plant Hanger is the perfect solution. Its pulley system works like a Venetian blind, allowing you to easily lower and raise hanging planters. Made with nylon cord, supports 20 pounds and allows 5 feet of travel.
Price: $9.95
Web site: www.gardeners.com Phone: 800-955-3370

Watering tools

Mini-Reel Hose
This lightweight hose is a great watering tool for container gardening, indoors and out. It attaches quickly and easily to any outdoor faucet or hose, or to a sink faucet with a special adapter. Includes a removable spray tip with an angled end for getting beneath foliage, and a trigger-grip wand to control water flow and misting. This well-designed wand lets anyone get to hard-to-reach plants without struggling. The 60-foot hose rewinds easily for storage.

Price: $59.95
Web site: http://store.yahoo.com/nga-gardenshop/13-4001.html  Phone: 800-538-7476

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