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Wear clothes that will not restrict your movements
Have a few jobs on the go at the same time, so you can change every 20 minutes or so, -a bit of digging, then some weeding, some pruning and so on.
Consider the weight and size of things before lifting.
Do not dig if the soil is too dry or too wet; find out whether your soil is best suited to a fork or a spade.
Kneel rather than bend and use a kneeling pad, or a small stool may also be useful.. Kneel on one knee, not two
Do not over-reach. Take care with strimmers and flymo’s - so you do not twist when using them.
Clear rubbish into small bags as you work, so you don’t have to lift a lot at the end.
Use a stable wheelbarrow and don’t overfill.
Use a hose, rather than a watering can, or only half fill the watering can.
When lifting, where possible face the object square on, bend the knees, and keep your back straight.
Where possible lift objects close to your own body, rather than at arms length.Take regular breaks.
Plan your garden for the future; e.g. raised bedsow maintenance shrubs.
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