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Back Care For Gardeners
A common problem that occurs eventually with many gardeners is back pain.
This is usually brought on by many years of incorrect and risky back use and abuse.
By...
Bee/Wasp Stings & Anaphylactic Shock
An anaphylactic reaction can be caused by being stung by a bee or a wasp if the person who is stung is allergic to the venom. As bees in particular, leave the stinger...
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...
Defensive Planting for Household Security
Home owners today are much more aware of security. Burglar alarms are commonplace, people lock their doors and windows and are careful when it...
Garden Safety in the Snow
A snow covered garden looks enchanting but that blanket of white can hide a multitude of dangers below.
In recent years we’ve had a number of cold snaps...
Garden Skin Care
It’s important to remember that any kind of prolonged exposure to the weather outdoors particularly the sun, is bound to have an effect on your skin and that includes...
How to Tell If a Tree is Safe or Needs Felling
There are many reasons for felling trees and just as many for keeping them as long as possible. Safety is one of the main reasons for felling...
Is Your Garden Legally Safe?
As a home owner you have certain obligations concerning your garden. Boundaries, trees and the holding and disposing of toxins are the main legal aspects of having a...
Ladder Safety
One of the most common tools in any home and garden-the ladder-can also be one of the most dangerous.
Worried? You needn't be, as long as you exercise reasonable...
Making Your Garden Secure
Making your garden secure will help to keep thieves out of both your house and your garden. A lot of burglaries are crimes of opportunity and a property that is...
Pollen Allergies
We will all know somebody who has an allergic reaction to pollen and suffers from hay fever and from around May to September their lives can be made a complete misery....
Repetitive Strain and CTD
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) and Cumulative Trauma Disorder (CTD) are quite often associated with injuries and medical conditions most associated with the work...
Safety of Garden Ornaments and Statues
Fountains, statues, garden gnomes, bird baths... most of us have some kind of ornament or feature in our garden to add that finishing touch. But...
Sun Safety: Choosing Hats and Sunglasses
We are all more and more aware of the dangers posed by over-exposure to the sun. Hats and sunglasses can protect you from the major problems,...
Treating Bee Stings and Bites
Although most bees and wasps won’t bother you unless they feel they’re being threatened or they become highly excitable, there’s always the possibility that you might...
What to do in the Event of Poisoning
We would all tend to think of a beautiful garden as a safe haven in which to relax and soak up the peaceful bliss, but there are many things contained within a garden...
