| While gardens are designed to be calming and | | | | area the pith helmet features port holes that |
| soothing sanctuaries from the hassles of life | | | | allow sufficient air flow to keep your head cool at |
| working in one isn't always a walk in the park. | | | | the same time. For a less bulky piece of head |
| From insects and intense sunlight to prickly thorns | | | | wear consider the straw safari hat that is lighter |
| and sticky burrs gardens have a unique variety of | | | | though not as protective against falling debris. |
| hazards that require special outdoor garden | | | | Another good idea for outdoor garden apparel is |
| clothing to combat. It is always a good idea to | | | | gloves. Your hands will be touching a lot of things |
| protect your head and hands with high quality and | | | | including dirt, fertilizer, pesticides and other |
| breathable garden products such as safari hats, | | | | chemicals so you'll want protection for your skin. |
| latex gloves and canvas sleeves. Working under | | | | High quality polypropylene material gloves will keep |
| the hot sun and navigating through rose bush | | | | your hands well protected and dry while you |
| thorns and other spiky nettles can take a toll on | | | | work. The material of the gloves "wicks" away |
| any horticulturalist so be prepared with durable | | | | moisture so hands stay cool in the summer and |
| outdoor garden clothing that will keep you cool | | | | warm in the fall and winter. Other recommended |
| and safe while you tend to the garden. | | | | garden gloves are Foxgloves brand that feature |
| Hats are always recommended when working | | | | durable nylon and spandex materials to produce a |
| outdoors. Even if your skin isn't susceptible to | | | | sturdy yet soft feeling glove. Foxgloves are |
| burns intense heat beating down on your head | | | | available in regular and special grip models, are |
| can cause anything from dehydration to | | | | machine washable and resist abrasion. |
| headaches and even sun stroke. People often | | | | If your garden has rose bushes or citrus trees |
| forget how hot it really is and simply wearing a | | | | known for thorns then a high quality pair of |
| breathable hat can make a world of difference | | | | canvas sleeves will definitely come in handy. |
| for someone working long hours outside. | | | | Originally designed for citrus harvesting crews |
| For outdoor gardening many people opt for either | | | | these sleeves are made from highly puncture |
| a hard shell or straw safari hat. Featuring | | | | resistant duck canvas and feature an elastic top |
| breathable fabrics and materials with wide brims | | | | and snap wrists for a secure fit. Even little prickly |
| safari hats can keep your head, face and neck | | | | burrs and thorns can take a toll on the forearm |
| well protected from the sun and it's intense UV | | | | when working long hours so strap on a pair of |
| light. The safari hat, also known as a pith helmet, | | | | canvas sleeves and feel better knowing your skin |
| is made from traditional pith and cork or more | | | | is well protected. |
| modern plastics. Designed to protect the head | | | | |