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| Hey folks, I hurt myself in the garden last week and I think I need to be more careful in the future...
does anyone have good recommendations for garden work stools? What kind works best for you? the kneeling/sitting kind? or the wheeled seat kind or what...? |
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- Posted by cupshaped_roses (My Page) on Sun, Apr 15, 12 at 18:01
| I sure can relate - I usually just use the padded foam kind - to protect my knees when kneeling - especially when weeding. I think we often forget the importance of good work positions in order not to get strain our backs too much. (When I win) the lottery - I will get an outdoor sofa chair - and position it near the gardeners so I can give instructions as needed - while sipping some lemonade ... |
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- Posted by Kippy-the-Hippy 10 Sunset 24 (My Page) on Sun, Apr 15, 12 at 22:11
| I am with you Roses, only a glass of wine if it is later in the day. And the ability to look at a catalog and say yes... |
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| My favorite is the Garden Hopper Rolling Storage Container. It is at a good height to work on plants and be able to stand up easily. I can keep my tools with me as I roll along. It is made tough and hasn't bent on me in 7 years. Sometimes I will put my knee pad on top of it to cush my tush. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Garden Hopper Rolling Storage Container
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- Posted by aimeekitty 9-10, SW 18 (My Page) on Wed, Apr 18, 12 at 17:03
| thanks decobug, I'll give it a shot! |
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