The best gardening gloves are an essential part of your gardening clothing wardrobe. Gone are plain and dull utilitarian gardening gloves. Here is a list of our favourite stylish gardening gloves that mix fab and function for optimum style while still doing the dirty work.
Whether you are a horticultural expert or are beginning to dabble in a spot of container gardening, your hands should feel well-protected, comfortable, and warm. With so many stylish gardening gloves on the market, you do not need to comprise fashion for comfort.
Best gardening gloves at a glance:
• Best gardening gloves for wrist protection: Intra-FIT Rose Embroidery Pruning Gloves Gardening Gloves - View on Amazon UK
• Best budget gardening gloves: Town & Country Master Gardener Pink Ladies Gloves - View on Amazon UK
• Best gardening gloves for gifting: William Morris At Home White Iris & Amber Gardening Gloves Gift Set - View on Amazon UK
From simple and sophisticated to floral and fun, whether you're busy growing veggies or cultivating beautiful blooms – here are the best gardening gloves we've found available.
The best stylish gardening gloves
Best gardening gloves for wrist protection
Slip into these elbow-length rose embroidered gloves next time you do a spot of gardening. Not only are they pretty to look at, but they'll prevent your arms from getting scratched by any thorns or soiled by dirt.
The design is made with reinforced synthetic leather to prevent punctures when pruning. This product comes in a range of muted colours; pink, green, and an elegant olive. Sizes vary from small, medium, large, and extra-large with a size guide on the product page.
Pros
- Puncture-resistant material to protect from thorns
- Attractive floral-themed embroidery detail
Cons
- Not real leather
Best budget gardening gloves
Town and Country master gardener gloves are designed to have a textured grip for water and dry conditions, they are also water-resistant and comfortable. Not to mention they are one of the most popular brands of gloves on the market. For well under £10, you can't go wrong with these.
Reviewers praise the latex-style coating that helps stop your hands getting wet and cold, while the lightweight design means you retain the dexterity you need for more fiddly gardening tasks.
Pros
- Latex coating to protect from wet conditions
- Snug wrist knit for warmth in colder weather
Cons
- Only available in pink
Best gardening gloves for gifting
This set by William Morris not only provides you with lightweight patterned gardening gloves but also comes with a full-sized signature White Iris & Amber hand cream, ideal for some post-gardening TLC for your hard-working hands.
The gloves feature an adjustable design, so should fit most hands. The vegan-friendly cream is made with jojoba, macadamia oils, and shea butter to help soothe your skin. This product comes in a gift box decorated with a pretty floral print. A perfect gift for the avid gardener.
Pros
- Comes in a very attractive William Morris gift box
- Adjustable Velcro closure for a cost fit
Cons
- Lightweight gloves
Best gardening gloves for bird-lovers
These gorgeous bird-themed garden gloves are perfect for any wildlife lover. Designed with floral artwork from the RHS Lindley Library and created with a practical design, this product is created with style and cosiness in mind.
They boast cushioned palms and a gathered, elasticated wristband for ultimate comfort. According to reviewers, these attractive gardening gloves are another option that's popular for gifting.
Pros
- Gathered, elasticated wrist band with a cuff
- A practical choice that is machine washable
Cons
- One size fits all
Best for warmth
If you are looking for gardening gloves for all seasons, these gloves from Briers will be ideal for your garden duties. With grip and durable latex, everyday gardening tasks will be a breeze. They are also lined with a thick, soft, stretchy, breathable liner to regulate heat and create a comfortable fit.
Reviews have suggested that they are quite large, despite being a medium, so they would ideally be suited to those with larger hands. One glowing review comes from a professional gardener who states these gloves can't be matched. They come in red, blue, and sage green.
Pros
- Latex dipped for all-weather protection
- Super-warm knitted cotton liner
Cons
- Wrist area is not waterproof
Best leather gardening gloves
Designed in the UK and widely recognised as "The World's Finest Gardening Gloves", these gloves from Gold Leaf will allow you to pot, weed, and prune with ease. The Gold Leaf Dry Touch Ladies Gloves are made with a fleece lining and pliable leather so that you will have warm and dry hands no matter the conditions.
Adding to their credibility, these gardening gloves endorsed by The Royal Horticultural Society. One reviewer praises these gloves as being far superior to cheaper alternatives and states they think because of the high quality, they should last for years.
Pros
- Endorsed by The Royal Horticultural Society
- Fully lined with warm, fleecy material
Cons
- Only available in one size
Best sizing options
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Feverfew Garden's gloves come in four sizes; designed by women, for women. You can select from extra small to large, ensuring you get a garden glove that offers a snug fit while protecting your hands.
As well as the sizing advantages, these gloves will give you reinforced fingertips equipped with a touchscreen forefinger and thumb, meaning you can use your phone whilst wearing them, and a padded palm for more rigorous gardening jobs.
Pros
- Handy touchscreen-compatible fingertips
- A well-padded palm for protection
Cons
- Only available in two colours
How we chose the best stylish gardening gloves
All of these gardening gloves have been hand-selected by our team of Modern Gardens shopping experts. We carefully considered the design, functionality, and of course, style, in our selection of the best. Our team has spent hours investigating and researching gardening gloves to make it easier for you to find the very best, and we'd never recommend a product we don't believe in.
Where possible, we also test and share the latest and best products you should know about. And with help from Modern Gardens Magazine, Garden News and Garden Answers, we share expert gardening knowledge to help you get the most from your product.
FAQs
Why do you need gardening gloves?
Gardening gloves not only protect your hands but keep them warm and dry. They prevent your nails from getting dirty, stop you from getting blisters and calluses, and can prevent prickly bushes, shrubs, and thorns from scraping and cutting your hands. Additionally, if you have existing cuts or scrapes, gloves can prevent further infections. If you purchase a good pair of gloves, they can also prevent insect bites and stings.
Many people are unaware that you can also contract fungal infections from certain plants and soils. Gardening Know How explains, “Sporotrichosis, or rose picker’s disease, is a fungal disease that causes nasty lesions and skin ulcers on people. This disease is oftentimes contracted from infected rose thorns or sphagnum peat moss.”
How do you wash gardening gloves?
There's no doubt that gardening gloves get dirty, but they also pick up things that you don't want on your skin (poisonous plants and fungi for example) so it is important to wash your gloves after using them.
Experts recommend washing your gloves in warm water after every use to keep them fresh. If they're extremely dirty, try adding a mild soap. Pop them on the washing line after to get plenty of air around them to prevent mould and bad odours.
If your gloves are made from a specific material like rubber, we recommend referring to their care instructions inside just to be sure.
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Ellen Kinsey was a Senior Health and Wellness Product Writer and has been a part of Bauer Media since 2020. She has left Bauer Media to study Ayurveda in India to expand her knowledge and skills in the health and wellness field, where she plans to continue making journalistic contributions.