Claire Terry, a gardener at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, uses a weeding knife to weed and knee pads for comfort. Credit: MEDIA GENERAL NEWS SERVICE The Back Buddy Handle is an ergonomic handle that attaches to any long-handled tool and
Outside-The-Box Gift Ideas For Mother's DayIf your mom has a green thumb, you might get her some exotic flower or vegetable seeds, just for fun, or some upscale gardening accessories. How about a gel kneeling pad? Ergonomic hand tools? Or maybe a fun new sun hat? Perhaps a new gardening book and more »
For those who do need specialized tools Wise likes well–padded long–handled ones. "That way you don't have to bend and stoop as much" she said. "I like ergonomic things like watering wands help you reach hanging baskets that you might not be able to and more »
We are looking for a greenhouse to preserve plants and garden throughout the year. 3. We also need enriched soil, compost, garden tools, seeds and starter plants. Taecan (Wild Whatcom) | 360-393-7827; wildwhatcomwalks@gmail.com; and more »
motorized carts, kneeling cushions, ergonomic tools and bagged fertilizer. Well, I'm sure we get just as sore as the earlier American farmer after working in our gardens all day.) Let's talk a little about preparing our garden soil.