Clothes for the garden in spring

Short answer: In spring you switch between standing still and working hard in the garden. Layers you can take off, and an inner layer that moves moisture, cover both. That way you sweat less and do not get cold during breaks.

Activity varies a lot

Ten minutes with a spade equals a brisk walk. Afterwards you stand still and look at the bed. Your body keeps switching between producing a lot of heat and very little. A layer you can take off and put back on is therefore essential. See the light layers in bamboo sweat for men and women.

The inner layer gets damp

Moisture builds up quickly when you dig, carry or rake. During a break it keeps evaporating and cools you down. Choose an inner layer that moves moisture away from the skin, so you do not stand there shivering. See the thin styles in bamboo T-shirts for men.

Spring is unpredictable

A spring day can begin with frost on the grass and end with warm sunshine. The sun warms you the moment it appears, but in the shade the temperature drops fast. Put on several layers in the morning and shed them during the day. Leave them somewhere easy to reach.

Clothes that can get dirty

Gardening is messy. Soil, grass and plant sap settle in the fabric. Use the pieces from all men's clothing that are too worn for anything else but still whole. They still work as layers, and stains no longer matter.

Change after heavy work

If you have been digging or carrying for a while, the inner layer is often damp. If lighter tasks follow, a change makes the rest of the day more comfortable. Keep a dry T-shirt in the shed or by the door, so you do not have to go all the way in.

Feet and hands

Your feet often stand in damp soil or in wellies, where moisture collects. Socks that move moisture make a big difference on a long day. Hands also get cold when they are wet. A pair of gloves keeps them dry and protects against scratches from branches and thorns.

Layers in the right order

Innermost, a thin layer that moves moisture. Over it, a sweatshirt or light jumper that keeps you warm when you stand still. Outermost, a layer that handles wind and drizzle. This order makes it easy to take the outer layer off while working and put it back on during a break.

Washing after gardening

Shake soil and grass off your clothes outdoors before they go into the washing machine. Rinse stains in cold water as soon as possible and wash at a low temperature. Hang the clothes to dry, and they will last until next season.

Frequently asked questions

Why do you get cold in the garden in spring

Because you switch between hard work and breaks, and the inner layer is damp during the break. The moisture evaporates and draws heat away, even when the sun is out.

What should you wear on your feet

Socks that move moisture inside wellies. That is where moisture collects most, and cold feet soon make a day in the garden shorter.

Can you wash out soil stains

Rinse them in cold water as soon as possible. Once the soil dries in, it gets harder, so do not leave the clothes lying around too long.