God wanted Adam to work. When the Word of God says "dress the garden" it means to till the ground or work in the garden.
Ephesians 4:28 - Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
Colossians 3:23 - And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
