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handweeding when unable to get up and down safely

(34 Posts)
Redhead56 Mon 01-Mar-21 17:10:26

There is a gadget it's like a claw and you twist it around to get weeds up. Fiskars exact weed puller Amazon shop around there are different ones with different prices.

Sarnia Mon 01-Mar-21 17:07:51

I believe there are long handles tools for gardeners unable to kneel also seats which would enable you to bend and tend to your plants. A friend of mine couldn't kneel after a knee replacement and she bought wooden raised beds for her herbs and plants. They are rather expensive but it meant she could still enjoy gardening from either a sitting or standing position. I am sure there will be more suggestions for you soon.

Jaxjacky Mon 01-Mar-21 17:07:37

Nannarose crossed post!

Jaxjacky Mon 01-Mar-21 17:06:42

You can get something like this, check reviews for stability.

J52 Mon 01-Mar-21 17:06:25

Snap ! ?

J52 Mon 01-Mar-21 17:05:42

I have a gardening stool, which can be a seat one way or a padded kneeler upside down. It was from M&S, a Christmas present from my son about 10years ago. (A bit cheeky I thought then)
Glad I hung on to it!
I’m sure there’s something similar on the market .

Nannarose Mon 01-Mar-21 17:04:40

Yes, I use one like this:
www.woodsideproducts.co.uk/98129-woodside-foldable-garden-kneeler.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiAvvKBBhCXARIsACTePW_Q0EVMEWj2H0swAFjI_7B5fqWTniPTXMV1jLmwDGXaNyyLt6fUCggaAnU7EALw_wcB#174=&175=&178=&182=

I'm not saying this one is the best, just illustrating. We also take it camping, and turn it upside down to use as a table!

It is still awkward as you have to move it along. DH made me a raised bed for growing our salads and some veg, which I love. I would also keep looking for a gardener. But this will help a bit, I hope.

NellG Mon 01-Mar-21 17:04:16

A good old fashioned hoe? Also have you tried a kneeler with handles? It's like an upturned bench, you can lever yourself up with your arms. Makes it easier to get back up.

Fennel Mon 01-Mar-21 16:57:54

Hope you can understand wink
It's a very small back garden, some grass with a border containing a few pretty perennials which needs tidying up .
We can't find a gardener to do this.
If I kneel, which I used to do, I can't get up again.
How do others cope?
Is there a gadget that helps?