Whether you buy clothing specifically for gardening or just find old items in your closet, you’ll want your garments to be comfortable, protective, and supportive. The more time you spend outside, you’ll see the importance of having weather-appropriate clothing. You’ll also come to appreciate garments that help protect you from exposure to environmental elements. Examples include sun exposure, cold temperatures, insects, sharp objects, allergens, and other factors you wouldn’t otherwise think about. Wearing the following items can help keep your body safeguarded:
Long Sleeves & Pants
- Long sleeves and pants will help protect you from insect bites and cuts or scratches from sharp objects, like branches. Long garments will also minimize your exposure to allergens and other environmental factors.
- Spring/Summer – wear lightweight garments that protect you and keep you cool. We also recommend moisture-wicking garments during warmer seasons to help keep you dry.
- Fall/Winter – heavier, warmer clothing is essential for protecting you from cold temperatures and wind.
Gloves
- Gloves are needed to keep your hands and nails clean and dry and to keep your hands warm during colder temperatures. Gloves also help protect you from allergens, chemicals, or sharp objects you may encounter.
Boots
- Boots will allow you to walk on various surfaces without worry. Gardening exposes you to unclean, wet, muddy, and often uneven and rocky surfaces. Wearing boots gives you the support you need to manage the varied surfaces while keeping you clean and dry. Boots also protect you from sharp objects like rocks or other foreign materials lying above or below the ground.
Sunglasses
- Sunglasses should be worn to protect your eyes from prolonged UV rays. However, if sunglasses are not preferred, some form of protective eyewear is a good idea. Your eyes are susceptible to flying debris from weed whacking, allergens, and other particles in the environment.
Hat or Visor
- A hat or visor will reduce the amount of sun your head and face are exposed to, which can help reduce or prevent sunburn. A hat is also recommended to keep debris from getting in your hair when cutting trees or handling other items above your head.
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