Types of Gardening Gloves

There are many great benefits when it comes to gardening, however, one of the drawbacks is the heinous amount of damage that gardening can do to your hands. In order to prevent cuts, bruises, sores,  etc. it is important to use gardening gloves.

Like tools, the kind of gardening gloves that you will need depend on your garden and method of gardening. Some gloves protect against chemicals and substances, while certain gloves like leather gloves are not optimal for that particular job. Lots of gardening gloves are made specifically for handling thorns, or filling up gas tanks, while others are for everyday chores like digging and weeding.

When you find the kind of gardening glove that you need,  pick out the perfect fit for your hand. You don’t want to buy gloves that will slip off your hand or leave room for thorns to fall inside, but you also don’t want gloves that are too small and will cause discomfort.If you are not going to wear the proper glove, you may as well not wear a glove at all. Test out gloves by trying the gloves on both hands, making a fist, and imitating the movements you make while gardening.

Choosing the Right Gardening Gloves

Like any other product, gardening gloves come in many different shapes, brands, and level of quality and price. The most popular gardening gloves are made of cotton and cotton-polyester for basic chores. These are great for light chores in cool,dry weather.

Leather gloves will protect your hands more when you are getting into the heavy-duty chores.  Chemical-resistant gloves will protect you from things like  acids, pesticides, oils,  herbicides,  and other dangerous chemicals.You can even find gloves that offer better grip or protection from cuts and scrapes.  Always wear your gardening gloves to protect your hands so that you can continue to grow a beautiful garden.

If you are beginning to garden, then you definitely should purchase a pair of dependable gardening gloves. Gloves protect your hands from things such as thorns, blisters, and cuts while working in the garden. Investing in one or more pairs of quality gloves is a good decision.

Here are some tips on how to choose the pair that will suit you best:
1. If mud bothers you, select rubber gloves with cotton lining.

2. When pruning roses, use gloves that reach up to the arms.

3. Light cotton or even fingerless gloves may be useful for transplanting seedlings. They will allow more dexterity and so help to prevent the tiny roots from being crushed.

4. Look for quality leather gloves with a cloth back; this will let the gloves breathe and keep your hands dry, cool and comfortable.

5. If you usually operate large garden machinery, buy gloves in brown instead of red as the latter may dye your hands.

6. When spraying pesticides or chemicals choose gloves that are made from neoprene. Gloves made from latex or any type of plastic may not offer the best protection.

7. And of course, make sure that the gloves you buy actually fit your hands. If you have small hands, try the children’s gardening section. there’s nothing worse than trying to garden is gloves that are too big.

Your gloves must be comfortable as well as give protection to best serve your gardening needs.

Need help with your gardening efforts? Contact Evergreen Landscaping at 805-773-5395