So it’s that time of year when you want to go out into your
garden and clean up after a long winter. The weeds are there and I am sure some
areas of your garden you want to clear up and make beautiful again. If you are
like me safety is the last part of gardening you think of because like me I
just want to get it out of the way and get it done. But you have to prepare
make sure you are safe. You must have the proper protective equipment you need
to landscape your garden.
So what should you wear? This is often something you do not
put too much thought in prior to gardening but it is important. The first thing
you need is a great pair of safety glasses and gloves; you should wear long
pants and long sleeves to prevent you from getting scratched or injured.
Remember you are in the outdoors you could get poison ivy or worst poison oak
they are not hard to get either.
You may want to use sunscreen to protect you from sunburn
and use and insect repellent as well. You are exposed to the elements you want
to be prepared for anything so you want to take as many steps as possible to
protect yourself. You want to consider the heat as well so drink plenty of
fluids no alcohol and rest in shaded areas. Listen to your body there is no
need to rush these types of activities especially as this is hard work no matter
how large or small your project is. I normally space out my projects over a
days or weeks.
There are many benefits you get from working in the outdoors
or gardening such as the sun the satisfaction of completing a project but the
best benefit it’s the physical activity. When you are working in your garden
for 2 hours or longer it helps strengthen your muscles and heart. So enjoy it !
I hope this was helpful as always please leave a comment
Mark Carbajal
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