Amid all the green lawns and manicured gardens of summer lies a grim statistic: Every year, while mowing the grass, cutting a branch, or power washing a deck, at least 100 people die and an estim ...

ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing more ...

Tips: Proper Safety Preparation Before Beginning Yard Work. May 12, 2008; A recent Consumer Reports poll on lawn care shows that consumers are not taking all the proper precautions before mowing ...

Safety, health and wildlife experts share these tips for becoming "backyard ready" to ensure gardening and yard safety.

Consumer Reports has some safety tips to help you dodge danger while working outside. Last year nearly 262,000 people visited the ER with injuries associated with yard work.

ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Spring is the time to get out your lawn equipment to shape-up your yard. But before you fire up your lawn mower, trimmer, and other yard gear, the ...

The first warm (or at least cool) spring days can make even a homebody want to race out and get working on the yard or garden. It's a good thing, too. If yard work weren't so appealing at the ...

Summer brings more outdoor time and yard work. And although a well-maintained lawn is great, safety should always come first ...

Tips: Proper Safety Preparation Before Beginning Yard Work. May 12, 2008; A recent Consumer Reports poll on lawn care shows that consumers are not taking all the proper precautions before mowing ...