If you're a gardening enthusiast, here are some steps you can take to avoid being injured whilst partaking in this pastime. Use a delivery service when purchasing heavier gardening supplies Many of the supplies that you need to maintain your garden are very heavy. Things such as large bags of mulch and fertiliser, as well as garden tool sets, can all weigh quite a lot. If you decide to go to one of your local shops to buy these things, there is a risk that you may sustain an injury.