Try mowing a short stretch at a time and then take a break – this is the best way to avoid any strain on your back, legs and arms.Plant experts at your local garden centre will be able to offer advice and planting schemes for you to consider. Choose plants that are not high maintenance for pruning or growth.Make changes to your garden to reduce the amount of weeding you need to do, e.g. lay down a weed supressing membrane, use raised beds or plant pots or plant ground cover plants.Take regular breaks from bending and lifting when planting.If you kneel down for planting and digging, use a kneeler or knee pads to avoid damage and pain to your knees.A plastic sheet can be used to carry trimmings and cuttings and this can be easily dragged to the compost bin.If you are carrying some things, make sure you keep your back straight and bend your knees when lifting to stop yourself straining or aching.Ask someone to help you with heavy items, such as pushing a wheelbarrow or carrying a full watering can. An extendable hoist pipe is easier for watering the borders and will avoid numerous trips to fill up a watering can, meaning you can conserve your energy for other tasks.Have a range of carrying options that are easy for you to use e.g. a lightweight bucket, apron to carry light tools, trolleys for moving heavier items.Will you need a spade, a trowel, and secateurs? Get all the tools together so you don’t have to go back and forth and use more energy than you need.Ensure that you have good external lighting if you are out and about after dusk. Buying automatic lighting will ensure that you do not have to remember to activate it.Ensure you have seating positioned around the garden so that you can sit and take regular rests.Be extra careful if it is very cold outside and wear several layers. Consider whether it will be better to wait until the weather warms up. Take time to warm up by doing some simple stretches to loosen muscles and reduce the risk of straining yourself.Use lightweight tools with longer handles to avoid hurting yourself or straining to reach something.Do you need a stool to sit on and take rests, a kneeler to protect your knees, a handrail to take rests at?

Think about what you will be doing so you can help yourself in the tasks.

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