Keeping Safe When Gardening

Garden Safety Tips & Advice from Experts...

Gardening is a fruitful and relaxing pastime enjoyed by millions of people in the UK. But over half a million accidents occur outdoors at home each year. Without inducing panic or hysteria, SafeGardening's team of experts goes through the different areas that can cause concern and offers practical advice to keep everyone safe.

August's Most Popular Articles...

Growing Your Own Fruit: Growing your own fruit is one of the most rewarding aspects of working in your garden. Home grown fruit cultivated in your own garden tastes much better than… [46 views in Aug]
Can Neighbour Spray Weedkiller Into My Garden?: Well, you're right, your neighbour has no right to spray weedkiller into your garden. There are few laws that specifically control… [36 views in Aug]
Using Axes and Hatchets: Firstly let’s differentiate between the ‘axe’ and the ‘hatchet’. A hatchet is simply a smaller version of the axe which can be used easily with just one hand.… [16 views in Aug]
Poisonous Berries: Many of the beautiful plants we choose for our gardens produce berries. A large percentage of these berry-producing plants are responsible for deaths every year. A… [16 views in Aug]
Container Gardening: Container gardening is an ideal alternative to having to tend a garden, especially if you’re elderly or you have mobility problems. A patio, greenhouse or deck is an… [12 views in Aug]
Bonfire Safety: When we usually think of ‘bonfires’ we more often than not think of Guy Fawkes Night on November 5th and the accompanying firework displays in commemoration of that… [12 views in Aug]