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Small
watering cans
For many people it is wise to spread the load as evenly as they
can when lifting or carrying. It makes good sense to have two
small watering cans, one in each hand when possible, rather
than to have one larger can. For some people one small can held
in both hands is load enough. One of the cans in the photograph
has a flexible plastic piece on the end of the spout, the plastic
piece (part of a toy) is quite stiff which helps it to stay
in position. The attachment's hole in the end is smaller than
the hole in the can spout and that helps to maintain a more
even flow when the can is not being held steadily. Bending the
attachment to any position allows the water to be more easily
directed.
Dimensions and capacities: Each watering can weighs approx.
7oz (198g). And holds about 2 pints (1.14 litres)
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Cut
and hold pruner
The
most stress my wife Barbara experienced was at the base of her
thumb in contact wih the operating handle, and due to this she
was only able to use the tool for a very short time. To minimise
the stress and allow Barbara to continue using the tool a 3.1/4"
(8.5mm) length of Β½" (15mm) bore pipe insulation was fitted
to the handle. To achieve a snug fit, the pipe insulation was
first cut to the appropriate length, secondly a slice was taken
cutting down the length of the material; the material was then
joined with sticky tape.
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Weeder/root
extractor
The tool has a tubular shaft and a handle with a sprung plunger
protruding about 4" above the top. The lower end of the shaft
has three prongs attached and there is a plunger which travels
from the base of the shaft down the inside of the prongs to
eject weeds. The plunger is connected by a rod through the shaft
to the knob at the top. When the knob is pressed the plunger
travels down the prongs and ejects the weed. The weeder is operated
by placing the prongs over the tap root or centre of the plant
and pushing them fully into the ground and then twisting the
tool until you can tell by the lack of resistance that the rooting
is loose in the ground. The weed can then be lifted from the
ground and placed directly into a barrow or other receptacle.
We use this tool for docks, dandelions, nettles etc.
Dimensions: Length of tool 35.1/2" (900mm) Top plunger 4"
(100mm) Length of prongs 2.3/4" (70mm) Shaft diameter 7/8" (10mm)
Width of T handle 8.1/2" (118mm) Weight 16oz (464g)
Ordinary plastic bags can be very useful in the garden.
Some members of Gardening with Disabilities Norfolk use
them constantly for carrying small tools, clothing, sun
creams, sun glasses and all manner of other objects.
They can be placed on wrists leaving hands free to hold
walking sticks or walkers. Weight evenly distributed in
more than one place helps to reduce stress on joints.
Health and Safety
Socks in your boots, avoid ribbed elasticised tops, as they
can cause ankle irritation.
Where skin is thin and circulation poor, one careless scratch
can lead to broken skin and result in a leg ulcer.
Best to apply hand cream to recently washed hands, since
hot damp skin takes up the cream more effectively. |
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