This summer make sure you are making the necessary precautions while in your garden. Whether you’re uprooting begonias or shoveling topsoil there are certain precautions you should take. Make sure to keep your body in tip-top shape and prevent injury, awareness is critical.

You’ll especially want to protect your knees and other joints from the bumps and jolts that are a part of any hike. Otherwise, you may find your summer adventures sidelined by injuries or pain in your knees, back, hips, or ankles. This is where an investment in the right hiking gear can make all the difference.