Gardeners can lessen the aches and pains that can come from growing plants at home by heeding the advice of gardening expert and author Melinda Myers.
Vertical gardening: Grow plants on a blank wall, fence or post. Height makes gardening easier and creates visual interest.
Choose tools wisely: Look for ergonomic grips, long handles and ratcheted tools to keep posture upright, provide more power and make the grip easier.
Leverage heavy loads: Split up large loads into smaller increments. Use everyday items such as a wagon or winter sled to move supplies around.
Take breaks: Work five-minute breaks into the gardening schedule to lower the likelihood of injury.
Try easy back bends from the waist and don’t work for more than 20 to 30 minutes straight.
Stay attentive to weather and flexibility. Do additional stretches or warm-ups if the joints are feel stiff or cold.
Keep tools sharp: File trow- els, shears and shovels.
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