Many of us don't wear gardening gloves because they don't fit snugly. That can make us feel clumsy when we're planting seeds, filling containers with potting soil or tugging at weeds. Invest in gloves that will keep your hands soft and smooth, give good dexterity in the garden and last through frequent washings. Look for gloves that let your hands breathe because too much perspiration on the skin of a gloved hand can be just as detrimental.
Long cuffs provide extra protection.
Cool Grip Gloves by Garden Works have a snug cotton lining with latex on the fingers and palms and an open back for heat reduction. The Wonder Glove is water and chemical proof with high cuffs that protect the forearms and limit debris from slipping inside the glove. This glove is ideal for water gardening and pond maintenance. Available in local garden shops. Now there's no need to tote a shovel, a leveling device and a yard stick to your planting sites.