Gardening gloves help you be more skillful in everyday tasks
Tested by Jason Reeves
I love the feel of dirt and plants on my bare skin, so I’ve never been a fan of gardening gloves. But as I’ve gotten older, protecting the backs of my hands from nicks and cuts, and keeping them protected from the sun, has become more important to me. I fell in love with the MidWest Max Grip gloves (see above) a few years ago. Spandex. and stretchy nylon material gives you comfort yet warmthcan fit snugly. This allows you to do tedious and delicate tasks more easily. The snug fit also helps keep dirt and debris out, which has been a problem for me in the past with others gloves. These gloves have just the right amount of nitrile on the palm for maximum dexterity without making your hands hot, with nitrile dots to aid grip. As they dirty, you can throw them in the washing machine. They come Comes in two sizes—small/medium and large/XL—and is priced right so you can own multiple pairs.
Source: walmart.com
Price: $23 to $25 (six pairs)
Protect your hands and arms from injury with these long gardening gloves
Tested by Fionuala Campion
Wearing a pair of moss green elbow length West County rose gloves allowed me to handle the roses (Rose spp. and cvs., Zones 3–10), sugarcane berries, raspberries, and other thorny plants fearlessly, knowing they’ll protect me from scratches and punctures. And they’re still soft and supple enough that I can move on to more nimble gardening tasks without having to change gloves. These synthetic suede gloves are double-reinforced at the palm, thumb, and Finger pads for extra protection and they have elastic wrists to prevent twigs, Leaves and dirt don’t get in. Surprisingly, these lightweight, breathable gloves are durable, they’re also machine washable and won’t crack, stiffen or shrink even after multiple washes. I once lost a pair of gloves in the garden during a wet winter. Once I found them, I just washed them and they were back to normal! They come in three sizes to fit almost any hand size perfectly and come in a variety of colors.
Source: amazon.com
Price: $30 (a pair)
Use these gardening gloves to keep warm when gardening in winter
Tested by Richie Steffen
The Pacific Northwest coastal climate can be cold and wet nine months of the year, so a pair of durable, warm gloves is essential. My go-to gloves are Showa’s Atlas 451 gloves. These cotton-polyester gloves are warm and soft on the skin thanks to the insulation inside, aren’t too bulky, and allow for good range of motion. The rubberized palms and fingers keep your hands dry when you’re dealing with wet yard debris, and the open back allows for ventilation, minimizing sweaty hands at the end of the day. Best of all, these gloves are inexpensive, so if I have to wear wet, muddy gloves, I always have a spare pair or two on hand.
Source: gemplers.com
Price: $5 (a pair)
For the toughest tasks, look beyond the garden aisle.
Tested by Susan Calhoun
Living part-time in the mountains of Arizona has given me the opportunity to learn about a whole new group of plants—cacti. One of the biggest challenges I’ve faced is growing cacti in the ground, rather than dealing with potted plants like I’ve done in the past. Some cacti seem friendly and don’t have any visible thorns or spines; however, that’s often the case. cheat. Plant them with regular gardening gloves. Okay, but then I discovered that my fingers were covered in almost invisible spikes, very painful and difficult to remove. A localThe tus gardener I spoke with suggested using welding gloves. Now I Use Lincoln Electric welding gloves to handle all types of cactus without the risk of hurting my hands or breaking the delicate thorns. Made from goat and cow leather, They are soft and flexible. When not used for cactusing, they can be used for other heavy-duty jobs without breaking, such as handling bricks, stones, and other hard landscaping materials or moving rusty metal supports or fences. The rust will immediately stick to the gloves and won’t stain your hands.
Source: walmart.com
Price: $19 (a pair)
Check your messages instantly with these touchscreen gloves
Tested by Diana Koehm
Smartphones are a part of life for most of us. However, when I’m out in the garden all day, taking my gloves off every time I have to answer a call, check a message or skip a song can be annoying. It’s inevitable, my hands will get dirty when I take it off anyway. gloves multiple times. I no longer have that problem when I use Cooljob touchscreen gloves. If I need to check my phone, I just put the gloves on. The elastic wrist is a little longer than some other gloves I’ve used, really keep dirt and debris out. Lightweight and breathable, the bamboo rayon material keeps my hands from overheating even on hot summer days. Super affordable, these gloves come in five sizes, from small to XXL.
Source: amazon.com
Price: $10 (two pairs)
