Last month our Simbithi Maintenance Manager, Warren stepped back onto a thorny branch while attending to pruning. A really large and nasty Acacia thorn embedded in his leg, at the back of his knee. A surgical procedure and five stitches later, the offending thorn was finally removed, and he has the scar to prove it! Gardening is not always a bed of roses and there are a few other garden hazards that we would like to mention that one should watch out for and avoid:

Thorny, spiky and poisonous plants
Exposed tree roots
Chipped or uneven pavers
Ends of stakes (cover with a cork)
Unprotected water like bird baths, ponds and water features for small children
Slippery paving and mossy soil in shaded areas
Gardening tools (especially hard rakes) that have not been packed away.