This is the second part of our series on family-friendly landscaping. In last month's newsletter, we shared information about how to incorporate kid zones into your landscape design. 

Photo by US Dept. of Agriculture

Tabletop Gardening. Just like the kids, adults also enjoy a place to relax, read, visit with friends and garden. This picture shows a tabletop garden raised off the ground to accommodate anyone who can't comfortably bend, stoop and kneel. The height allows someone to sit while gardening.  This garden table is smaller in size so all of the plants are within reach. There are many other designs available-trellis, pyramid, square, rectangle, trough, as well as those designed for wheelchair access.

Stair Landings and Handrails. When you have a grade change that is too steep for a ramp, you can design stairs into your landscape. Handrails along the entire flight is best. The picture above shows the handrail begins at the very bottom of the flight so a person feels stable before climbing. If the flight of stairs is long, consider a landing located partway. This picture also shows a great use of limited space, where the landing is located to cause the stairs to be in an L shape.