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How to garden safely this spring

April 08, 2025

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Scottish Daily Express

Gardening is known to be good for us. As well as beneficial physical activity, spending time in nature helps our mental health too. Now spring is here, it can be tempting to dash outside and garden with gusto but, as the experts warn, this is how injuries can occur.

How to garden safely this spring

Before you wield a wheelbarrow, Jo Dunbar explores what you can do to stay injury-free on your patch

Handling soil or plants and then touching your eyes could also introduce bacteria or fungi, leading to inflammation. Exposure to chemicals can cause eye injuries, too, which range from mild irritation to severe damage.”

It pays to have the right gear for whichever garden job you're doing.

Henry adds: “Wear safety glasses to shield against flying debris, chemical splashes, and sharp edges of branches, especially when using power tools such as hedge trimmers. Prescription safety glasses are available from opticians and wraparound sunglasses safeguard your eyes from stray particles.”

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