Clothing for gardening on your knees in the bed

Short answer: You bend, kneel and get dirty. Choose stretch across knees and back, a colour that is allowed to get stained and layers you can remove when the sun comes out.

The knees work hardest

Kneeling and getting up again needs stretch across the knees. See bamboo leggings for women.

Soil and greenery cause stains

Grass and soil are difficult stains. Choose something that is allowed to get dirty. See bamboo t-shirts for women.

The sun comes and goes

A layer you can remove handles the change between sun and shade. See bamboo clothing for women.

The feet get damp

Dew and wet soil come through shoes. Bring a spare pair of socks. See bamboo socks for women.

Frequently asked questions

What should you wear for gardening?

Something with stretch across knees and back in a colour that can take stains, plus a layer you can remove.

How do you remove grass stains?

Dab with surgical spirit until the colour lifts, then soak in enzyme detergent.

Why do the feet get damp?

Because dew and wet soil come through most shoes. A spare pair of socks is practical.