There’s almost nothing more restorative than heading out into nature and cultivating it. That’s something our species has been doing for thousands of years and more, which is why it speaks to the very heart of who we are, and feels so rewarding to take part in.
It’s also great exercise, helps you get away from the house and screens, and also lets you focus more comfortably on your daily life at a gentle pace. For many this is healing, and so if you’re delaing with any grief or difficulty in life, turning to your garden isn’t a bad idea.
It’s promising to be a lovely summer, and so you may be preparing to care for your garden, planting and harvesting vegetables and fruits, altering its landscape, and making staging a hosting area. If that’s the case, then some helpful tools can be worthwhile, but we hope not to give the boring, conventional advice about gardening tools in this post.
Instead, we intend to focus on your gardening health and wellbeing. Let’s get started with that focus in mind:
Sunglasses
The sun can actually do a number on your turd over time, especially when you’re out there from morning till evening getting your hands dirty. A good pair of sunglasses will protect your eyes from all that UV exposure you would otherwise have. If you wear glasses normally, you might want to look into prescription sunglasses online that offer UV protection or even consider getting prescription sunglasses specifically for your outdoor activities. Loads of affordable options exist now where you can upload your prescription and get properly fitted eyewear delivered.
Storage Comforts
A portable stool you can easily move around the garden saves your knees and back big time., so choose something lightweight but sturdy enough to support you properly works best. Some clever options even have storage underneath where you can keep your smaller tools handy, so you’re not constantly getting up and down looking for that trowel you just had a minute ago.
Belts can also help with this and aren’t too warm to wear. Kneeling pads are another great investment, lettnig you kneel down without harming your trousers or your knees. Combine those three and you’ll have a fair amount more comfort gardening even in hot weather.
Solid Footwear
Your feet are probably the most ignored part of your gardening setup even though they literally support everything you’re doing out there. Regular trainers won’t be ideal for serious garden work because they get soaked through, provide minimal protection, and can be ruined by mud and constant dampness.
Garden-specific boots or shoes give you proper grip on slippery surfaces, protect your feet from sharp objects, and keep you dry through morning dew or after watering. Some people go for full wellies, but unless you’re dealing with seriously muddy conditions, a good pair of water-resistant garden clogs are great. Go steel-toe-capped too, just in case you drop a gardening fork or shears.
With this advice, we hope you can feel safer and more comfortable gardening in the depth of summer.
