Quiz: Gardening for Your Health

Lightweight equipment, compact gardens and the right tools can make it possible for many people with limited physical abilities to enjoy gardening.

To protect yourself from scratches, poison ivy or oak or sunburn, cover up arms, hands, legs and head.  

Before starting to garden, warm up by stretching or even dancing to get the blood flowing and help prevent injury.

Experts recommend using the 20-20-20 rule to change tasks — whether pruning, weeding or raking — every 20 minutes to get in a varied workout and prevent injury.

Scientists have found getting your hands dirty can help produce the feel-good chemical serotonin, hearing birdsong can lower anxiety and being in green spaces reduces stress.