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.

February's Most Popular Articles...

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 Feb]
Cleaning Decking Safely: Decking needs cleaning regularly throughout the year to prevent moss and algae building up and making it slippery. The secondary aspect of cleaning decking is… [6 views in Feb]
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… [4 views in Feb]
Secateurs and Shears: When you're pruning smaller hedges, small trees, flowers and plants, you're going to need several smaller hand tools as you'll only complete the job… [4 views in Feb]
How to Avoid Tetanus: Whenever you hear the word ‘tetanus’, many of us tend to think only about being cut by a rusty nail or being bitten by a dog or some other animal. However, the… [2 views in Feb]
Questionnaire: Garden Risk Assessment: How safe is my garden? The question might be better phrased "how safe do you want your garden to be?" because no garden will ever be safe… [2 views in Feb]