8 Best Gardening Gloves For 2023

The best gardening gloves make the work more enjoyable, protecting you from cuts, scrapes, bites and whatever else is lurking in your garden.

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Buying Gardening Gloves

I’ve bought and used dozens of different kinds of garden gloves. One thing I’ve learned is one type doesn’t do it all. I own several pairs for different types of gardening.

When buying my gardening gloves, I consider:

• Purpose: Gloves that are great for trimming roses won’t work well for weeding. And gloves for weeding often aren’t the best choice for potting up seedlings.
• Size: I look for gloves that come in different sizes — small, medium, and large. “One size fits all” are usually too big for me.
• Cost: Like everyone, I’m looking for a good price but recognize the cheapest option is seldom the best.
• Material: I prefer heavier gloves for trimming to be made of a non-puncture material like leather. I like other gloves to be machine washable and not too hot to wear in summer.