I want protection when digging and raking in the garden (2024)

FAQs

I want protection when digging and raking in the garden? ›

When you are digging or raking, wear gardening gloves with adequate grip and extra reinforcement on the palm. If you work with wet leaves, choose a water-repellent variant. Sturdy safety shoes are a must in the garden. If you work on your knees a lot, work shoes with a scuff guard are handy.

A barrier such as a fence or wall will thwart digging critters. The particular type of pest causing chaos in your yard will determine what kind of fence you need. Fences may not stop climbing critters, but underground fences can be effective against tunneling creatures like moles.

Always wear gardening gloves to protect your hands against cuts, soil, insect bites and skin irritants. Leather gloves offer protection against puncture injuries from thorns and bites (insect, snake, spider or rodent). Use appropriate tools for digging instead of your fingers (for example, a shovel or hand shovel).

Row covers are an excellent option for extending your growing season and protecting your plants. These lightweight fabrics, when placed over hoops or stakes, act as a shield against frost, pests, and harsh sunlight. They allow air and light to pass through while safeguarding your garden beds.

Secure side gate; keep side gates locked at all times. Open gates mean burglars can easily access your home without being seen by passers-by or neighbours. High side and rear boundaries with trellis and spiky defensive planting; keep hedges, walls and fences around your back garden high (over 1.8 metres).

Use wire fencing around your garden or fence in your entire yard with wood panels, bamboo or vinyl. Once you have a fenced in yard, you can let your dog act as a garden security guard. The barks of even the smallest dog can help scare animals away from your yard. Keep an eye on your pet, though.

Visual, auditory, and physical scare devices can be used to deter animals. These include ultrasonic repellers, motion-activated water sprayers, noise makers, and visual scare devices such as reflective tape and faux predators. The effectiveness of these devices may diminish over time as pests become familiar with them.

Garlic: Garlic has a strong smell that rodents don't like. Planting garlic in your greenhouse or in surrounding outdoor beds can help keep them away. Cayenne pepper: Sprinkling cayenne pepper around your greenhouse can also be effective. Rodents don't like the spicy smell and taste.

What are the 3 safety precautions? ›

Don't leave your tools outside. Store them in a dry place such as a garage or garden shed. Store small spades or trowels in a pot filled with sand and keep rust from forming on the metal. Once or twice per season, condition all of your metal tools with linseed oil to help prevent rust.

To use bleach for disinfecting garden tools, mix 1 part bleach with 9 parts water to create a 10% bleach solution. Then, soak the tools in the mixture for 30 minutes, remove them from the bleach mixture, and allow them to air dry.