Take precautions if gardening in the summer sun and heat

Dan Dill at the Louisiana Ag Center advises gardeners who spend long periods of time outside in their gardens should take precautions to protect themselves from the summer sun and heat. He recommends that gardeners drink plenty of fluids before, during and after they work in their gardens, apply sunscreen, try to garden during cooler temperature periods and garden in the shade rather than in the direct sun.

Gardeners who spend long periods of time in
their gardens should take precautions to protect
themselves from the summer sun and heat.