It is spring gardening season, and it is important to take precautions to help prevent accidents.

An emergency doctor for the Cleveland Clinic said that when landscaping, injuries can be avoided with the right safety gear.

If you’re trimming trees or shrubs, wear protective eyewear and gloves. While mowing the lawn, never stick your hands in a running lawnmower to free a clog and use caution around ladders. Make sure that the ladder is placed correctly, and another person is below holding it as a spotter.

If people are attempting to do work really high up, it may be better to leave it to the professionals.

Also do not overexert yourself and lift with your legs.