Just because you’re in a wheelchair doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the beauty of your own backyard. There are many wonderful landscaping ideas available to help make your backyard wheelchair accessible. Step back and take a good look at your backyard. Then, imagine how you want it to look.
What do you want to see as soon as you walk out the door? Is there a specific sight that you want to see off in the distance? The answer to these questions will help you choose the best landscaping plan for your needs. Below are a few wheelchair accessible landscaping ideas to consider.
Add a Deck or Patio
Adding a deck or patio to your backyard is an excellent landscaping idea that can create dimension and a better view of the scenery around your home. You can build these flat on the ground or create levels. If you have a two story home, you can build a double deck off both floors. Create an entrance onto the top level from one of the rooms upstairs for easy access. You can also install a winding ramp that gradually goes up to the top level as it winds around the deck from the outside to make it wheelchair accessible from the ground.
Install a Gazebo
Installing a gazebo is an excellent way to create a comfortable place to sit and enjoy spending time outside. Make it wheelchair accessible by installing ramps on both sides. One half of the gazebo can be designed to accommodate for the wheelchair and the other half can have a cushioned seat so you can sit together and enjoy the beautiful view from your backyard.
Create Pathways
Whether you install some type of structure or add a couple of benches where you can sit together and admire the view off in the distance, you must create pathways to make it easy for the wheelchair to maneuver to different areas of the yard. The most common material used for pathways smooth enough for wheelchair access are stones, cement and bricks.
