The team at Barnsdale Gardens are aficionados in all things gardening. They eagerly seized the opportunity to put to the test a plethora of gardening tools, gloves, and other products flooding the market. The gardeners at Barnsdale are poised to put the products they’re testing through rigorous trials. Their initial focus lies on selecting the cream of the crop among gardening gloves. Here is their gardening gloves review.
Feverfew Original Women’s Gardening Gloves
Tailored specifically for women, these gloves offer a snug fit with a Velcro strap to secure them around the wrist. Overall, they provide comfort and lightweight functionality, albeit lacking in thornproofing. Constructed from a blend of neoprene, spandex, and foam, they feature lightly padded palms and backs, with reinforced material on the thumb and fingertips. Moreover, they boast touchscreen compatibility and are available in four sizes.
Conclusion: These gloves exhibit meticulous design, offering a blend of lightweight comfort and durability.
Spear & Jackson Kew Gardens Collection Leather Palm Gardening Gloves
Lightweight and durable, these gloves feature leather palms and fingers for resilience. The backs, made from padded spandex, ensure breathability. Although not thornproof, they provide a snug fit with an adjustable Velcro strap. Particularly suited for general border work due to their sleek design, they are adept at handling smaller weeds and hand tools like border forks.
Conclusion: A versatile pair of gloves, offering functionality and comfort, suitable for various gardening tasks.
Spear & Jackson Kew Gardens Collection Lined Leather Gloves
Ideal for rose pruning and tackling thorny plants, these gloves offer exceptional protection. Featuring a cosy cotton/polyester lining and extended wrist coverage, they provide comfort and ample thorn protection. Perfect for colder months, they have proven themselves through extensive use.
Conclusion: Recommended for thorny pruning tasks where arm protection is not essential.
Felco 705 Rose Gloves
Crafted from soft yet thornproof leather, these gloves feature a suede gauntlet cuff, extending up to the elbow. Ideal for reaching into thorny plants, they excel in tasks like pruning rambling roses and cutting blackthorn hedges. Though primarily marketed as rose gloves, their versatility extends to various gardening tasks requiring lower arm protection. However, they may not accommodate bulky clothing during winter use.
Conclusion: Highly durable and versatile gloves, indispensable for any gardening kit.
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