UNfortunately I can count on one hand the number of days per year I don't have festering wounds on my shins. For an old fart I cut/scrape/bruise easily with copious amount of claret.... however, after the red sets in (2 days after) and the bed sheets weigh a ton, it dissipates fairly quickly and I seem to heal fast (and well).
I repeat again that this was not a plea for sympathy... but my stance against gardening.... weeds rule!
If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD