There may be many people who believe that gardening without gloves is perfectly safe. However, if you’re dealing with thorny things, plants that cause irritation, or poisonous plants, gardening gloves are essential.
Here are a few important uses for gardening gloves, and reasons why you should consider wearing them when gardening.
Legionnaires’ Disease
Legionnaires’ disease is a form of pneumonia caused by a bacterium in the soil called Legionella. This bacterium thrives in a moist environment. Therefore, if you live in an area where it rains a lot and the soil is mostly moist, you will need to wear gardening gloves.
In addition to touching, people can easily inhale Legionella bacteria through moisture in the soil or dust when using compost, soil or potting mix products.To prevent inhaling germs, it’s also a good idea to wear a dust mask.
Open Cuts And Tetanus
Clostridium tetani is another very dangerous bacterium that is responsible for tetanus infections and is often found in soils that are rich in different types of organisms. Symptoms of tetanus include stiffness, cramping and weakness of the limbs, even leading to partial paralysis.
If you are not vaccinated and your skin is punctured, scraped or broken while gardening, the bacteria can easily pass through your skin and cause an infection. So, to be safe, if you have a cut on your hand, then remember to wear gardening gloves to keep it clean.
Creepy Crawlers
Did you know that there are far more bugs in your garden than you think? Despite the fact that there are many gardeners who have been gardening for over a decade, they still can’t stand having bugs crawl on their hands while they work. Not to mention that some bugs are poisonous and can cause illness or injury.
In addition to insects, there can be snakes, spiders, etc. in the garden. When you want to never run into any of them while doing gardening work, gardening gloves are one of your best options. A good pair of gardening gloves will prevent bites and infections without the need for heavy use of those chemical insecticides.
Poisonous Plants
Many garden plants are poisonous or can cause skin irritation. Moreover, even an avid gardener may not be able to correctly identify every plant every time.
Therefore, if you encounter a plant in your garden that you are unfamiliar with, it’s best to wear gloves just in case. You never know if a plant’s leaves, flowers or sap are poisonous. Wear gardening gloves to protect yourself from rashes or allergic reactions.
Prickly Plants And Sharp Edges
Gardening often involves dealing with sharp tools to dig holes, transplant young plants and cut difficult root systems. In addition, gardeners often come into contact with thorny plants. Using gloves will keep all those thorny plants and the edges of your spade at bay.
Pesticides & Pest Control
If you use any pesticides in your garden, make sure you pick up your gloves before spraying. Pesticides can contain chemicals that can irritate your skin and even cause severe allergic reactions. Even natural and organic pest control methods are best avoided with skin contact. Therefore, have a pair of gardening gloves ready before doing pest control.
Conclusion
After understanding the various roles of gardening gloves, we believe you understand the importance of gardening gloves for gardeners. There are many more factors to consider before choosing a good pair of gloves, such as the type of work, the purpose, the material and the benefits offered.
The ideal gloves should be strong and flexible enough and should provide protection against all hazards and thorns, chemicals, etc. They should have a good grip and can pick small objects and slippery branches with impunity. They should also have closed wrists and provide closure to prevent rocks, dirt and debris from entering the gloves while you work.
In addition, garden gloves will not only protect you from possible injuries, they will also add dexterity to make your job easier, faster, safer and more worry-free.
