Shopping for gardening gloves is far from easy. There are so many styles at so many price points, making it hard to choose the right pair for your gardening needs. Is it best to find an arm-length design to protect you from thorns? Should you shop for gloves that are made of a breathable fabric to keep you comfortable during warm summer days? Are the gloves with literal claws attached to the fingertips really necessary?
Rather than work yourself into a tizzy, understand that you're not going to pinpoint a glove that will fulfill every gardening function. But the good news is that you can find a pair or two to suit your gardening style and all that you intend to grow, whether it's pretty flowers or delicious veggies. Shop this roundup of our favorite gardening gloves online right now.
Best Overall: StoneBreaker Gloves
BUY NOW $25, amazon.com
These vibrant yellow gloves are another all-around good option for just about any gardening task. The durable leather is comfortable to wear, while the extended cuffs and Velcro closure help to keep your hands protected while working.
Best Overall for Women: Superior Garden Rose Women's Medium Gloves
BUY NOW $14,amazon.com
Sometimes you just need a pair of inexpensive, classic-looking gardening gloves that can get the job done, and this style fits the bill. Not only is this leather design machine washable, but it features extra-long gauntlets for elbow protection.
Best Budget: Wells Lamont Nitrile Work Gloves
BUY NOW $5, amazon.com
Perfect for families who share a joy of gardening, this pack of gloves ticks all the right boxes. It's lightweight, protects hands from getting scratched, and comes with three pairs for just $5.
Best for Pruning: CCBetter Rose Pruning Gloves
BUY NOW $18, amazon.com
These elbow-length gloves made from goatskin serve the same function as the ones above, but fit both men and women. Bonus: They are thorn and scratch-resistant and feature an ergonomic design to make your gardening duties run smoothly.
Ideal for Hand Digging: Garden Genie Gloves
BUY NOW $10, amazon.com
Sometimes it’s just easier — and way more fun — to dig in the dirt with your hands instead of using gardening tools. If that’s your philosophy, then these are for you. Made from waterproof and puncture-resistant latex, the Garden Genie gloves are easy to wash and ideal for gripping. Their durable plastic claws also make digging small holes and transplanting plants by hand a breeze. They're great for both men and women.
Good for Winter: HydraHyde Women's Latex-Coated Grip Winter Gloves
BUY NOW $10, amazon.com
There's no reason to miss a day of yard work in the cold if you have these gloves, featuring a thermal knit shell to keep you warm. The design also boasts a latex coasting to ensure that you can still have a nice grip in the coldest of temps.
Optimal Dexterity: Garden Works Bamboo Garden Gloves
BUY NOW $12, shopterrain.com
Some gardening gloves are so thick that you can barely feel what you’re hands doing, making handling tiny seeds and delicate seedlings much more difficult. That’s why we love these breathable, comfortable gloves made with bamboo fiber.
Best Minimalist Style: Atlas Nitrile Tough Glove
BUY NOW $7, amazon.com
Like the gloves above, these ones fit like a second skin and allow you to feel exactly what you’re doing, all while keeping your hands dry and providing a great grip thanks to their nitrile coating.
Best for Heavy-Duty Work: Pro Palm Utility Teal-M Lawn and Garden
BUY NOW $12, homedepot.com
Reach for these gloves on days when you're tackling heavy-duty yard work. Whether it's handling bushes with thorns or pulling weeds, you'll appreciate the comfort, grip, and protection that these gloves offer.
Prettiest: Williams Sonoma Floral Gardening Gloves
BUY NOW $25, williams-sonoma.com
We get it: For some, style can’t take the back seat. If gardening is a weekend hobby and you’re mostly working out of pots or small containers, then these lovely, machine-washable cotton gloves for women will do the job. They’re great for light weeding, but won’t hold up to thorns nor prevent blisters from heavy use of garden tools.
Most Sophisticated-Looking: HandyLandy Rose Pruning Gloves for Men and Women
BUY NOW $19, amazon.com
Gardening is guaranteed to be way more enjoyable with this sleek pair of pruning gloves that are suitable for both men and women. Crafted of 100% pigskin leather, the elbow-length gloves will offer maximum protection, whether you're pruning thorny plants or taming flower beds.
Ultra Durable: American Heritage Perfect Gardener Glove
BUY NOW $23, amazon.com
Goatskin is one of the most puncture- and abrasion-resistant types of leather, while still feeling super supple and flexible. We love these unisex gloves for their simplicity and seamless palms that never rub the wrong way.
Best Absorption: Bionic Tough Pro Gloves
BUY NOW $46, amazon.com
Perhaps the toughest of them all, these heavy-duty gloves (which were designed by an orthopedic surgeon!) are made from goatskin leather with added vibration-absorbing palm padding and reinforced silicone material at palms, thumbs, and fingertips. They're designed for men, but some sizes may fit women.
Best for Kids: JustforKids Soft Jersey Kids Garden Gloves
BUY NOW $8, amazon.com
Encourage kids to take part in your gardening hobby with this three-pack set of gloves made of lightweight cotton that's ideal for small hands. The graphic floral prints and bold colors are a nice touch, too.
Monique Valeris is the home design director for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand's home decorating coverage across print and digital. Prior to joining GH in 2020, she was the digital editor at Elle Decor. In her current role, she explores everything from design trends and home tours to lifestyle product recommendations, including writing her monthly column, "What's in My Cart."
