Gardening Gloves - Southern Living

Photo: Ralph Anderson

Border Grooming

Your ugly stepsisters get invited to the ball but leave you home to tend a perennial border that hasn’t been groomed in years.

You need: Sunflower Gloves by Mud Glove

Where to buy: littlesgoodgloves.com

Why you’ll love ’em: Aside from making you feel like a princess, these silky, beyond-the-elbow gauntlets offer UV protection and help keep forearms scratch-free.

Photo: Ralph Anderson

Annual Planting

Jackpot! Your neighbor bought more petunias than she can use and gives the rest to you.

You need: Cool Mud Gloves

Where to buy: littlesgoodgloves.com

Why you’ll love ’em: Incredibly comfortable, they’re perfect for planting delicate annuals. The nitrile coating keeps palms dry, while the breathable aloe-infused back moisturizes hands. Best bet when weather turns warm.

Photo: Ralph Anderson

Mulching and More

You’ve got cabin fever and are ready to get outside. Your to-do list: mulch, pull weeds, and restack the wood pile.

You need: Bamboo Nitrile Gloves

Where to buy: cleanairgardening.com

Why you’ll love ’em: Made from sustainable bamboo, they are flexible and breathable, offer UV protection, and resist fungus (unlike cotton). To clean, just toss them in the washer.

Photo: Ralph Anderson

Rose Gauntlet Gloves

Your friend asks, “Have you been pruning roses, or did you try to bathe your cat?”

You need: Rose Gauntlet Gloves

Where to buy: antiqueroseemporium.com

Why you’ll love ’em: Plenty of forearm and hand protection without the stiffness. Use them for picking blackberries or taming other formidable vines and brush.

Photo: Ralph Anderson

Tough Jobs

A recent ice storm has downed limbs. Looks like a chain saw is in someone’s future.

You need: Boss Grain Pigskin Ladies Gloves

Where to buy: csnstores.com

Why you’ll love ’em: Sturdy yet flexible pigskin leather offers maximum protection for really tough jobs.

Gardening Gloves For Every Task

Border Grooming

Annual Planting

Mulching and More

Rose Gauntlet Gloves

Tough Jobs