Any recommendations for a good, quality pair of gloves for pulling thistle, pruning thorny plants and such? Prefer elbow-length and full protection against the sharp buggers. I'm in northeastern U.S.
Best gloves for thorny plants?
Jun 19, 2020
Last reply: 6 years ago
9 Replies
formatting link
formatting link
If it is Scotch thistle, the spines will penetrate even leather gloves. I know thiis from personal experience.
Now, I use an herbicide on thistle. When it is dead, I use a pruning saw or hoe to cut it down and then a rake or potato hook to handle it. I never touch it.
Try welding gloves or gauntlets. They are often more effective against thorns and spines than gardening gloves.
Laura Fenik snipped-for-privacy@LogicalInsight.net wrote in news:rcj1iv$sgl$1@dont- email.me:
A cheap solution: Every try to push a sewing needle through adhesive tape? I use ordinary leather work gloves and wrap them with a layer or two of duct tape. This works well for handling rose and raspberry canes.
I would rather work without glover, makes you very much more carefull
Thank you for the links. I will check them out :>.
On Fri, 19 Jun 2020 15:16:37 -0400, hubops wrote:
David, thank you for your good advice and information. I've also checked out your website. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you Jeff. I'll look into this.
Alfred, I've never heard of this. Good idea. Thank you.
Join the Discussion
Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.
Didn't find your answer?
Ask the community — no account required