VERTICAL
GARDENS REDUCE BACK STRAIN AND JOINT PAIN BY NORA HESTON TARTE
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MAY 2021 | SANJOAQUINMAGAZINE.COM
Gardening can be such a powerful outlet for stress relief or boosting a bad mood, but as we age the up-and-down and added pressure on hands and knees can become troublesome for joints and even lead to pain that affects daily life. While there are a lot of tools people can utilize to reduce this pain, some seniors may actually forego gardening because It has become too painful. Another option, however, is to create a vertical garden. Vertical gardens can be built from scrap wood or a full kit can be purchased in-store or online. Either way, a vertical garden will keep you off your knees and largely allow you to garden standing up. Vertical gardens
