Tips and tricks from people with spinal cord injuries (SCI).
Irrigation of raised beds
Drip and sweat hoses – simple way for wheelchair users to water the garden
Drip or sweat hose in raised beds
Drip or sweat hoses connected to water faucet are buried in the soil. The user occasionally turns on the water. A timer and moisture sensor could be connected for an automatic irrigation system.
Purchased from
Garden supply store
Paid for by
The user
Connection between faucet and drip or sweat hose
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Accessible garden Architect-designed wheelchair accessible garden with raised beds at various heights. 2006
Tipsare: Lars
Lars lives togeher with his wife in a house in the countryside. He is working part time. Since 1967 he has a high paraplegia. He does not need any assistance.
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