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Great for both heavy-duty tasks and lighter gardening jobs.
Whether you're looking for gardening gloves to help with heavy-duty tasks or a pair to wear when tending to plants, they are an essential piece of kit for the green-fingered.
There are many reasons why you may want to wear gloves: it's great for keeping your hands clean, and preventing cuts and scrapes. Importantly, though, gloves can also protect your hands from any harmful chemicals you might come into contact with in the garden, as well as any fungal infections contracted by certain plants.
Take a look at our favourite picks of gardening gloves, all with varying benefits (some gloves that are thorn-resistant and others that are great for heavy-duty hedging). There's something here to suit everyone...
This classic grey pair of gloves has an adjustable strap to keep your hands secure whilst gardening. They also have ultra-soft felt palms and a breathable mesh fabric to help you keep cool when it's warm.
With non-slip dots for a sure grip and a four-way stretch fit, these everyday gardening gloves keep hands protected from cuts as well as the sun (they have been made with certified 50+ UPF for maximum sun protection).
Coming in at just over £12, these green gloves have a 3D breathable mesh back to keep your hands cool and comfortable. Ideal for the summer months.
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These soft grey suede gloves are great for tasks around the house and garden. Sold in one size, they aim to protect your hands no matter what job you take on.
With a microfibre and polyester mix fabric, these green gardening gloves will allow you to weed, prune and plant with ease. As well as being easy to clean, they also have an adjustable velcro strap, too.
These 100 per cent cotton canvas gardening gloves — featuring Orla Kiely's famous print — are fully lined with elasticated wrists. It's great if you're on the hunt for a stylish option.
Gardening on a rainy day? Well, add these affordable water repellent gloves to the top of your wish list. Fully coated with latex, they offer a powerful grip in both wet and dry conditions.
Used and recommended by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, these large gardening gloves have leather palms and durable elastane backs that give a little stretch. Perfect for those hands-on tasks in the garden.
Keep your hands safe from scrapes and cuts in the garden with these large gloves. Made from leather, cotton and polyester, they are great for heavy-duty tasks.
In a soft beige hue, these everyday gardening gloves have been made from a soft, stretch fabric to provide complete comfort. As well as this, the palms and fingers are covered with silicone dots to give you a sure-handed grip.
Stylish and practical, these denim gardening gloves protect against sharp thorns, needles, briars and insect bites.
Designed to protect hands against thorns, these leather gardening gloves feature an adjustable rip-tape strap for comfort and a more generous fit. We love the added pop of blue.
Part of the RHS Flora & Fauna collection, these vibrant bird-printed gloves are great for pulling out tough weeds. They have been made with a soft hardwearing fabric to help you as you get your garden in shape.
Designed to last, these professional garden gloves offer comfort, durability and protection. They also have an extra palm and finger protection, to keep you safe when pruning plants.
Looking for a professional pair of gardening gloves to help with heavy-duty jobs? Then this pair is just for you. Designed for harsh application and rough materials, you can be sure that these gloves will protect your hands outdoors.
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