Gardening Tips for Beginners

 

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For more than three decades, physical and occupational therapist Grace Walker has worked at the Walker Physical Therapy and Pain Center in Orange, California. Apart from her work helping clients with pain relief, physical therapist Grace Walker enjoys a number of hobbies, including gardening.

For beginning gardeners, planning and planting a vegetable gardening may seem like a daunting task. There are some simple tips, however, that can make the process easier and ensure a better chance of success.

1. Choose a location that gets plenty of sunlight. Vegetables need a lot of sunlight to thrive – no less than six hours per day. More exposure to sunlight means a better harvest and better-tasting vegetables.

2. Make sure the soil is rich in nutrients and drains off water properly.

3. Make sure there is an adequate amount of space between each plant so they don’t compete for resources. If planted too closely, crops may not get enough sunlight or water and will not mature adequately.

For an appointment with an expert physical therapist call Walker Physical Therapy and Pain Center in Orange California, 714-997-5518.

Grace Walker Physical Therapist and Avid Gardener

Dr. Grace Walker is proud of her crop of tangerines this year!

Her practice at her self-named Physical Therapy and Pain Center in California permits her to use her natural skills and formal learning experiences in treating several conditions, such as sports rehab, back pain, and pain in the upper and lower extremities. As a physical therapist, Dr. Grace Walker works hard to ensure the respect of patients by providing quality care, using methods such as pressure point release to relieve pain. Dr. Walker believes in teaching what she practices. In addition to lecturing for various professional associations, she has participated as primary faculty member in several presentations, most recently in Orange, California. She mentors physical therapy students and interns in outpatient settings and serves as a consultant to other therapists. She also advises businesses on injury avoidance and proper back care for employees. She recently earned a certificate as a health instructor at Villanova University’s Center for Obesity Prevention Education. Her practice’s website maintains a blog, covering such issues as arthritis, rotator cuff tears, and pain in the feet and ankles. One recent post described aches and pains resulting from smartphone use. In her spare time, Dr. Walker enjoys skiing, Pilates,gardening and reading. She is devoted to Golden Retrievers as pets and as therapy dogs.

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