gloves

15 years ago

As cottage gardeners we need gloves that are thin enough to use for planting and other up-close tasks, but tough enough to last. I keep getting holes in the fingers. Anyone have a favorite long-lasting glove to recommend?

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (6)

joepyeweed
15 years ago
My favorite gloves got eaten by mice over the winter. They were leather, with a soft thin leather on the underside (the palm side) and then a thicker material on the back. I don't recall the brand. I bought a new pair of leather ones, and this year I will store them in the house over the winter.
trancegemini_wa
15 years ago
I bought some waterproof gardening gloves a few years ago and I like them for certain things like planting out. they're just a thick rubber glove but they are good for winter or jobs where they will get wet. other times I just use leather gloves but they are a bit cumbersome for things like planting out.
Related Discussions
Pleases share your thoughts about warm gloves
Q
Comments (10)
If cashmere lined leather would work for you, I recently ordered some from Land's End. I'm returning them only because they run small. Both pair were a size smaller than the size chart would indicate, so I'm waiting on new pairs for myself and a gift. They have technology tips on both the thumbs and index fingers, which I thought was a nice touch. The index fingers worked well. The thumb not so much but I am hoping that is because they were small and my thumb didn't go all the way into the glove. They will be warm enough for me -- with a liner even warmer.
...See More
Gloves for prickly pear?
Q
Comments (3)
Unfortunately, leather gloves don't help. See, e.g., here. These are heavy leather gloves sold for handling cacti, but they specifically note "DO NOT use these gloves or any gloves to handle Cholla & Prickly Pear. Prickly Pear cacti not only have spines but have thousands of small whiskers called glochids that will get into most materials and are quite painful when transferred to your skin or eyes." Tongs don't help tryiing to pull out, for example, knotweed: you need to very tightly grasp something that's a few millimeters thick, and in a confined area. I would need something pretty fine-tipped (say, the width of an index finger) that also manages to have strong grasping force. What makes the last part tricky is that it would have to be at least a foot, closer to 18" long so I can reach down to near soil level, so the lever principle is working against me.
...See More
How do I get white glove delivery?
Q
Comments (8)
Houzz doesn't have decision-making people to communicate with. You speak with an answering service using prescripted answers to questions. I purchased a concrete outdoor 400lb table. Now that the table has reached the carrier's destination, I want it brought beyond the point of inside my front door. Houzz doesn't have anyone to help solve my dilemma. If I refuse delivery, I'm charged return freight and stocking. This was my first and last buying experience with Houzz.
...See More
Help finding oven safe gloves
Q
Comments (5)
Try looking for glass blowing gloves. As in gloves literally meant for wearing while blowing glass. Another good term is lampwork gloves. They are high temp, meant to have dexterity enough to handle a skill like blowing glass or making glass beads, and often come in versions that to much further up the arm than standard kitchen gloves/mitts. You can also try looking up welding gloves- they can be a tad bulkier or less dexterious than glass blowing gloves. There's also fame and heat gloves- those are the kinds worn by race car drivers and meant to protect if the car goes flaming. Very dexterious, and some come with sleeve up over the elbow.
...See More
habitat_gardener
15 years ago
The best gloves come in sizes, because one size does not fit all.

The ones I use most are nitrile-coated and cost about $4-7 a pair. They're thin enough to plant seeds, but I usually end up planting brassicas without gloves. I have several pairs I bought at a garden fair a few years ago, and have worn out only one so far. Last year Burpee had a $2 knockoff version of these at a local bigbox, but I haven't seen them this year. The joe gardener co., which reviews garden gear and gadgets and produces a list of the 10 best each year ("best of the must-haves") recommended Atlas Nitrile Touch gloves this year.

I use a thicker version for working in the compost.

My other favorite garden gloves were pricier, about $16 a few years ago, and are made by West County Gardener. They're comfortable, fully washable, all synthetic, and sturdy. But they're so good looking that I don't reach for them first when I'm going to be playing in the mud!
david52 Zone 6
15 years ago
If it's just a small hole, duct tape. Even big holes. And if you use one hand far more than the other, you can turn inside out the non-used one, and put it on the busy hand.

Dave, who goes through a lot of right-hand gloves and very few left hand ones.
heimert
15 years ago
Something's going to wear out first. With gloves, it's the fingers if you dig by hand in soil. Just buy a new pair.

Oh, and learn to scrape with your left hand as well.
sylviatexas1
15 years ago
I like Mud Gloves & Mud Glove types, & for jobs that require more dexterity, I use a similar glove from Dollar General store;
it's almost the same glove, but made from finer/thinner materials.

Related Stories

GARDENING GUIDES Rocky Mountain Gardener's September Checklist

By Jocelyn H. Chilvers

Sharpen your spade and grab your gloves — warm days and cool nights in the garden mean it's planting time

Full Story

GARDENING GUIDES Southeast Gardener's December Checklist

By Gardening with Confidence®

Don't hang up your shears and gloves all month: 8 ways to keep your green thumb from freezing over

Full Story

COFFEE WITH AN ARCHITECT Find Your Architectural Style, Part 2

By Jody Brown Architecture, pllc

If none of the home styles in Part 1 spoke to you, one of these is sure to float your boat

Full Story

KITCHEN DESIGN 16 Practical Ideas to Borrow From Professional Kitchens

By Janet Dunn

Restaurant kitchens are designed to function efficiently and safely. Why not adopt some of their tricks in your own home?

Full Story

204

THE HARDWORKING HOME Mudrooms That Really Clean Up

By Mary Jo Bowling

The Hardworking Home: Houzz readers get down and dirty with their ideas for one of the home’s hardest-working rooms

Full Story

122

COLOR 21 Reasons to Decorate With Purple

By Liz Durnan

Whatever shade you choose — lilac, plum, mauve or aubergine — purple makes a statement

Full Story

151

PRODUCT PICKS Guest Picks: Indispensable Tools for DIYers

By Ann Marie @ Twice Lovely

Build your tool arsenal with these, and you’ll have the right equipment for any home project you take on

Full Story

KITCHEN BACKSPLASHES How to Install a Tile Backsplash

By User

If you've got a steady hand, a few easy-to-find supplies and patience, you can install a tile backsplash in a kitchen or bathroom

Full Story

DIY PROJECTS Cool Tip: Mimic Stain With a DIY Color Wash

By Chris Hill

Get the look of an oil-based stain without all the bother, using this easy wash made with paint

Full Story

GARDENING GUIDES Great Design Plant: Winter Daphne

By Bill Marken

Perfume your garden or home with the tiny pink flowers of this treasured shrub — it's a diva, but the effort is worth it

Full Story

gloves

Comments (6)

joepyeweed

trancegemini_wa

Related Discussions

habitat_gardener

david52 Zone 6

heimert

sylviatexas1

COMPANY

BUSINESS SERVICES

GET HELP

CONNECT WITH US