Gardening is the most popular hobby in the United States. Many people derive pleasure from working with their hands in the dirt and reaping the rewards of fresh produce or beautiful blooms. The most common tools used for gardening are the hand trowel, hoes, assorted shovels and rakes. 
People with disabilities can garden must more easily with the addition of several new tool designs.
These tools come in many sizes and designs. These tools are designed to help the user with extra padded grips, and extra length on the handles to make the plants more accessible. Special stools are made to ensure the person can garden in a sitting position or knee pads help reduce strain on lower back and joints can make the difference between hours of pain or hours of enjoyment.
As I do no-till gardening with raised beds, the hand trowel is one of my favorite tools to use in my gardening beds. The transplant trowel is perfect for moving delicate transplants in early spring and throughout the summer. It is sharper and narrower than a standard hand trowel. I love wooden handles. It is my personal preference. There are many varieties of handles to choose from. My next favorite tool is a mini-claw. I just love the way it pulls up roots and rakes smooth the planting areas. It makes quick work in the growing beds. Garden shovels should have round pointed blades. These are a must for moving large amounts of dirt
Tools made of quality material will last you many years. Some people prefer soft rubber handles for easier grip.. In the last few years designer have developed ergonomic handles to lessen the stress on your wrist. Good pruners will make the job of deadheading, pruning and shaping plants easier. Anvil and bypass pruners need to have blades that can be sharpened.
Hoeing weeds in the garden is a fact of life. They can be used to break up the soil and dig out hard to get roots. It is best to look for a blade that is riveted to the handle. Garden forks break up the soil quickly and easily. When fall leaves begin to blow and pile in the corners nothing gets them like a good yard rake. Another must in the garden is a heavy metal garden rake for smoothing newly tilled soil.