Just think of it-a number of gardening actions that almost require anyone to sit, bend and stand. Weeding and planting are two incidences of gardening tasks that you do with your hands and face near the land. And if you perform these actions standing up or bent double, you will put an immense strain on the back. And except if you come from a culture that regularly relaxes from squatting on heels rather than relaxing on a couch, squatting down can feel uneasy and set undue stress on your knees. Instead, bring yourself increasingly towards ground level in a relaxed manner.