Really useful tools for gardeners with a disability Those who can work in the garden without a second thought are very lucky. Most of us are caught out by aches and pains at some point in our lives, but spare a thought for gardeners with more permanent problems. In Britain alone, there are more than 10 million disabled people, and one in three over-55s have a disability of some sort. Whether the difficulty is temporary or more permanent, there are ways and means to carry on gardening. Here is a range of helpful tools sold online and in garden centres. 1 Firm grip Peta Easi-Grip garden tools (pictured), around £9.95, have soft plastic non-slip pistol-grip handles which keep the wrist in a neutral stress-free position. Ideal for gardeners with reduced grip strength and/or reduced wrist flexibility. Alternatively, transform existing tools using the Peta Add-On handles (£15 for two) that strap to the handles (01376 573476; peta-uk.com).