Gardening helps everyone in different ways. It lowers stress levels, creates bonding opportunities for couples, families and friends, and it allows us to grow fresh, healthy food right outside our door.
One aspect that isn’t always top of mind, though, is building a garden that is accessible to all who visit or spend time there. Thanks to a universal garden design developed by the OSU Extension Service, you can discover how to adapt home and community gardens for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy.
Small changes like wider pathways for wheelchair access, fragrant or touchable plants for those with visual impairments and vertical planters that children can reach are simple ways to make gardens more inclusive and welcoming.
In addition, taking the time to set up your garden so that there’s less need for physically taxing maintenance can have positive effects over the long term.
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