Many activities can be enjoyed on your lawn and in your garden.

Your garden is a great place for exercise and for growing fresh fruits and vegetables.

Safe Gardening Tips

Even if you are a beginner or an expert gardener, your health and safety are important. Gardening can be a great way to get exercise and beautify your yard, home or community.

Gardening also may expose you to certain risks from the sun, insects, and garden equipment.

To help protect you when you are gardening be certain to::

• Dress to protect.

• Put safety first.

• Watch out for heat-related illness.

• Know your limits.

Some Recommendations for Good Gardening Are:

Increase the organic matter in your soil by adding compost or manure from outside sources such as commercial garden centers.

Keep soil pH in the near-neutral range (pH 6-7). For a soils test, check with your local agricultural extension office or purchase a soils test kits at a garden center.

Maintain adequate levels of plant nutrients by using a balanced commercial fertilizer.

Maintain adequate levels of iron in your soil

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Having your own garden is a great place for exercise and for enjoying fresh fruits and vegetables

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