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Great Garden Care Tips for any Gardener

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Your garden isn’t the only thing that should be looking its best, you as the gardener should look and feel your best as well. Here are a few tips to help you achieve the perfect gardener status in now time.

1. Before you head out into the garden to dig in the soil, scrap your fingernails down a bar of soap and get the soap shavings under your fingernails. So when you got to dig in the dirt, it won’t get underneath your nails as easy. And when you are done, and go to wash your hands, you can use the soap shavings under your nails to add to your bubbles. And soothe those aching muscles in the same manner but with baking soda and Epsom salts and kosher salts. Mix together in equal amounts and add them to your bath water. Mix a few dried lavender or calendula petals in the water as well.

2. Ease those cuts and scraps with tea from calendula petals or even lavender flowers as well. If you have the ability to make some dried petals, keep a few by your garden outdoor sink or your wash room area and use the petal water to help soothe those cuts and scrapes on the hands. To help your skin heal fast, wash your hands in honey or a product that contains mostly vitamin E.

3. Always avoid getting a sun burn when outdoors. Wear a hat and use plenty of sun block especially on your neck and face. These are the areas of the body that will be most exposed during the day when you are doing your gardening.


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