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.

May's Most Popular Articles...

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… [1508 views in May]
Which Plants are Pet-Safe?: The taste and scent of any flower can be deceiving to a dog and cat when the flower tastes good. Naturally, the pet will continue to eat the flower despite… [238 views in May]
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… [166 views in May]
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… [150 views in May]
Poisonous Trees: Whilst a beautiful, scenic garden is a joy to look at and to spend time in, we must also be aware that there are a number of dangerous plants and trees that are… [146 views in May]
Common Pond Pests and How to Deal With Them: Garden ponds make an attractive addition to any garden and, for the most part, providing the pond has been designed and situated… [114 views in May]