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& Joints
A proper pre-
gardening warm -up
lets your muscles
ease into the task and
lubricates achy joints.
few things that
promote relaxation,
such as chamomile
(for tea), butterfly
bushes (to attract
these flying
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delights), and cocoa
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bean mulch (fo ra
chocolate aroma).
outdoors
A Hat Fit
for Gardeners
A proper sun hat
should have a brim
that’s about
3
inches
all the way around
(bigger is better) and
is made of a tightly
woven fabric.
Use these tips to
maximize the
health and wellness
benefits of your own
patch of earth.
BY DOUG DONALDSON,
ERIC LISKEY, AND KELLY L. PH ILLIPS
PHOTOS PETE KRUM HARDT
Sun and Skin
Protection
You need more
sunscreen than you
think. And you need
it applied more often
than you think.
Tools for
Tough Tasks
If you find your grip
getting weaker, try the
newest ergonom ic
tools. Their design
makes garden work
so much easier.
iviuscies
Sow a Few
Soothers
Make room for a
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS MAY 2009 95
IN T H E G A R D EN
