Clothes for garden work

Short answer: Gardening means hours on your knees in changing weather. Your clothes will get dirty whatever you do, so choose something that can be washed often and still fits well. Think in layers, and do not forget your feet.

Clothes that handle many washes

A day in the garden always ends in the washing machine. Soil on the knees, grass on the sleeves and sweat on the neck mean the clothes get washed far more often than what you wear every day. Choose something that keeps its shape after thirty washes, see bamboo T-shirts for men.

Warm and cold on the same day

You sweat in the sun and feel cold in the shade by the flower bed. In the morning the grass is wet and the air cool, and by midday it is warm by the greenhouse. A layer you can tie around your waist or hang on the fence solves it, see bamboo hoodie for men.

Socks in boots

Rubber boots trap moisture around the foot. After a couple of hours the sock is damp, and your foot gets cold even on a mild day. Socks that move moisture away from the skin make the day better. Bring a spare pair to change into at lunch, see bamboo socks.

Hours on your knees

Weeding and planting happen close to the ground. You crouch, kneel and stand up many times in an afternoon. Clothes that pull across the back when you bend quickly become annoying. A slightly longer T-shirt stays down, so your back is not left bare in the wind.

Sweat in the sun

A warm day in the garden means sweat, even if the work does not feel hard. An inner layer that dries fairly quickly makes it easier to stay warm when you step into the shade or take a break. Change your T-shirt if it gets very wet before you sit down.

Soil and grass stains

Soil and grass often set, especially if the clothes are left lying around. Rinse stains in cold water as soon as you finish, and wash the same day. Hot water can fix stains in the fabric. Use your oldest pieces for the dirtiest work and keep newer ones for lighter tasks.

A set for the garden

Many people like having a set that is only worn in the garden. It is ready when the weather is right, and you do not have to worry about ruining anything. A T-shirt, a hoodie and a pair of socks that can handle soil are enough for most days.

Washing and drying

Turn the clothes inside out and wash at a low temperature without fabric softener. Shake off the soil before they go in the machine, so sand does not wear the fabric. Hang them to dry in the shade, and the colours last longer.

Frequently asked questions

What is good to wear in the garden

Clothes that can handle soil and frequent washing, plus a layer you can easily take off. Do not forget socks that can deal with the moisture in boots.

Why do feet get wet in boots

Because rubber does not let moisture out. The sweat stays around the foot, so the sock needs to handle it, or your foot gets cold.

Can you wear your normal clothes in the garden

Yes, but use your oldest pieces. Soil and grass stains often stay, so it is handy to have a set that is only worn outside.