Accessible Garden Design Tips Create Wide Paths Paths should be three to five feet wide (91 - 153 cm) to allow easy access for wheelbarrows, lawn mowers or mobility aids. To have paths that are accessible and have little maintenance, place your garden beds on existing concrete or use compacted crusher. Gardens can be placed on grass, but this is less accessible and will need to be mowed. Make It Reachable
Make your garden beds three feet wide or less, to allow gardeners to reach across the bed. A great size for accessible and manageable beds are 3 x 5 feet (91 x 153 cm). Your beds should be at least 30 - 39 inches (76 - 99 cm) high for people who need to sit or stand while gardening. Keep the Hose Close Install water access as close to your garden as possible. Many people don’t have the physical ability to drag hoses far or may have trouble opening taps or connecting hoses. Install “quick connect” hose attachments to your water outlet and hose, and use light expandable hoses.
First Year Gardening Tips
A lot of gardening is learning as you go. Do not be afraid to experiment! Begin and try it out. Some plants will do well, and others will not. It is all part of the experience to learn and understand nature. Easy to grow veggies:
Beans
Lettuce
Tomatoes
Zucchini
Cucumbers
Potatoes
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