Don’t know how you manage with severe back problems. I had a laminectomy 34 years ago and thankfully my back is usually pretty good. Lot’s of exercises to build it up. My husband has back problems which is why I’m doing much of the gardening—he does the mowing.
I really enjoy it tho. Almost feel as tho I’m cheating when I’m working outside! Always nice to make things look prettier. We have lots of clay too but my exercises have improved my strength so I can do more.
I just came inside to read some posts and take a break. I’m digging a hole for a rose. I have found the mother of all rocks! ........right in the middle of where there is to be a line of roses. I have no idea how I’m going to manage this. I have an arch at one end and a birdbath at the other on a platform. There WAS to be a line of roses down either side. I don’t know whether to cry or take a nap! : /