Ergonomic Garden Tools and Tips

Ergonomics = choosing the tools that fit you and the job. The most important thing is to pay attention to what your body tells you — if it hurts, don’t do it. Experiment with different positions and tools. Muscles will typically fatigue in less than a half hour of repetitive activity. Work slowly and steadily, taking breaks and switching tasks often. A rest of as little as five minutes can start to relieve swelling joints.