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Step 1
Buy a pair of insulated cowhide gloves for simple winter chores. If you garden in the summer, purchase them with cotton backs. Cowhide gloves are cheaper than most, but not as protective against thorns.
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Step 2
Wear a pair of deerskin gloves when using garden tools. This type of leather is very soft, hard to penetrate, and water resistant. Just be careful--deerskin gloves rip easily.
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Step 3
Look elite in a pair of elkskin gloves. These gloves are more expensive than most, but provide greater protection than deerskin. Although they hold up well in the garden, stay away from picking up rocks and other heavy objects.
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Step 4
Feel the softness of goatskin gloves. Made from secure, tanned skin, the goatskin gloves are the softest and most durable. This is a top pick for gardeners.
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Step 5
Be careful when wearing pigskin gloves. Although soft and water resistant, thorns go right through them and they tear easily.
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Step 6
Look around for hard-to-find sheepskin gloves. Lanolin applied to the insides make your hands feel softer than before you put them on. Because they come in non-dyed white, only wear them for pruning, not working in dirt.
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Step 7
Purchase a pair of cheap cotton gloves to protect your hands from dirt and debris. Cotton gloves are cool and comfortable. They come with added grip on the palms. These gloves are great for simple gardening.
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Step 8
Protect your hands from harsh garden chemicals by purchasing a pair of vinyl gloves. Always cover your hands when using pesticides and fungicides.
