Today, I’m sharing gardening tips on the best gardening gloves for beginners. There are so many gloves on the market, but many gardeners are unsure about what gloves are needed for what. Some are better than others. So, the type of gloves that I grab depend on what’s on my agenda for the day. For example, will I be weeding, planting, pruning or watering my garden. There are gloves for the majority of garden tasks. Some are designed specifically for one task others are designed for multiple tasks. So, do your homework before buying.
Weeding – Every gardener needs to wear gloves when they’re gardening. I spend most of my time weeding either my vegetable garden or my shrubbery bed. So, I like to keep a supply of these gloves for this task on hand. I purchase several pair, so I can wash my gloves when needed but still have another pair to resort to. Laundry day and gardening day may not be in sync.
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Pruning – I have a rose garden filled with the most beautiful pink and burgundy colored blooms. Having fresh cut roses in my house is so refreshing. But, I hate having my arms and hands scratched from cutting them. Unfortunately, I can’t wear regular gardening gloves to prune or cut my roses. The thorns just won’t allow it. So, I wear gloves that not only cover my hands, but my arms as well. They’re great for cutting back shrubs and branches. I highly recommend purchasing a pair for your garden chores.
Digging/Planting – I wear digging and planting gloves when I’m transplanting my seedlings, plants from the nursery or pots from the gardening center. I have a pair of the gloves with the claws that I absolutely love. They’re great when I’m digging holes. They have several options, claws on all fingers or just one claw on the pointer fingers. Check them out, and grab a pair that’s comfortable for you.
Water Resistance – If the weather isn’t cooperative, every gardener must water their garden. So, I like to wear gloves that are water resistant. Having wet gloves on your hands is the worst feeling. Also, I have several bird baths in backyard. Water resistant gloves are great when I need to clean them or the furniture.
Touch Screen Compatible – If you like to post pictures of your vegetables and flowers on Instagram or Facebook, you’ll love a pair of gardening gloves that are touch screen compatible. Personally, I remove my gloves. Or, if I do leave my gloves on I use a stylus. However, I’ve heard mixed reviews on touch screen gloves.
Nitrile – I have lots of the Nitrile gloves. They are my favorite gloves to wear regardless of whether I’m in the vegetable garden, shrubbery beds or flower garden. These gloves come in an array of colors, they’re light and most are puncture resistant. I wear them when I’m weeding, planting or cutting back shrubs. They also keep my hands clean and dry. I look for nitrile gloves that I can throw in the washer. And, I purchase packs that have more than one pair. I don’t want my favs to be in the wash when I’m ready to head out.
So, I hope my tips on the best gardening gloves has been beneficial. No matter what task you’re performing, wear gloves. They will protect your hands from scratches, dirty fingernails, callouses, bacteria and fungus which can cause an infection. I’ve seen the hands of gardeners who choose to not wear gloves, don’t do it just don’t do it.
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