Clothing for a week of gardening
Short answer: Gardening calls for clothes that can handle dirt, bending and changing weather. Choose layers you can take off and put on, and keep an extra set so you can change before you go inside.
The garden makes demands on both body and clothes
When you work in the garden, you bend, kneel, lift and walk. Your clothes must therefore give you freedom to move and cope with a little soil, grass and damp. You should not worry about keeping them clean. Choose clothes you are not afraid to get dirty and that you can wash without trouble. Make sure the trouser legs are not so long that you tread on them when you walk through wet grass.
The polo as a work shirt
A polo with a collar protects the neck from the sun and is comfortable to wear all day. See bamboo polos for men. It looks tidy if the neighbour looks over, and it is soft enough to work in. Choose a colour that does not show every stain and that is not too light if you will be working with soil. Use an old one if you are trimming a hedge or doing something that can leave stains that will not come out.
Long johns for the cold spring and autumn days
Early in the season and late in the autumn the ground can be cold, and when you kneel or squat, you feel the cold in your thighs. A pair of long underpants under your work trousers gives extra insulation. See bamboo long johns. They lie close and add almost no bulk, so you can move freely, and you can take them off if the sun comes out and it gets warm. Choose a fit that does not bunch up in folds at the knees.
Well known brands for everyday life
If you want a basic wardrobe that can be used both in the garden and in daily life, you can see what is available at Jack & Jones. Here you can get an overview and find simple things that can be combined. Choose clothes you can use for several purposes, so you do not need a whole set that is only used for the garden.
Protect hands, skin and knees
Gardening wears on the hands, so use gloves, especially when you work with thorns, soil and chemicals. Use sun cream on summer days, and a hat with shade for face and neck. Kneel on a cushion or a piece of foam, so the knees are not strained by hard ground. Take breaks, drink water and stretch your back at regular intervals, so the body does not get stiff and sore.
Care after working with soil
Clothes that have been in the garden should be shaken out outdoors before they go in the laundry. Rinse stains of soil and grass with cold water before you wash. Wash viscose from bamboo at 30 to 40 degrees without fabric softener, and let it dry flat or on a hanger. For grass stains, a little washing up liquid can be rubbed in before washing. Clothes that are left wet and dirty set stains and smell, so take them out as soon as the work is done.
Frequently asked questions
What should I wear for gardening
Soft layers you can take off and put on, which cope with soil and damp. Use gloves, and choose clothes you are not afraid to get dirty.
How do I remove grass stains
Rinse with cold water, rub in a little washing up liquid and let it work before you wash. Check that the stain is gone before you dry.
How do I avoid cold knees in the garden
Kneel on a cushion or a foam mat, and wear a pair of long underpants under your trousers on cold days.
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