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...

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… [796 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… [612 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… [566 views in Aug]
Dangerous Plants To Pets: Even the smallest of garden centres will usually boast enough of a range of attractive plants to keep most gardeners happy, but unfortunately for homes with… [168 views in Aug]
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 Aug]
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… [134 views in Aug]