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Stand and Weed the Garden

By Anne Asher, About.com

Updated November 26, 2007

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Stabilize Yourself

Use your elbow agains tyour thigh as an external source of support while standing and weeding the garden.

Use your elbow against your thigh as an external source of support while standing and weeding the garden.

Photo (c) Anne Asher
One easy thing you can do to make standing and weeding your garden comfortable for your back is to prop your elbow against your leg. This will create an external brace, which will help stabilize your body posture when you bend and reach for the weeds.

Place your feet wide apart to create a stable base of support.

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