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There are many different types of gardening gloves on the market today. You can buy your run-of-the-mill gloves from the dollar store, but usually they aren’t comfortable because they don’t really fit your hand as they should. You can also go to the gardening department of most stores and find a pair of good gardening gloves, like Nitrile gardening gloves that will fit your hands and you can order some really neat gloves online.

The type of glove you need depends on what you will be doing in your garden. If you are just moving the soil around and doing some basic planting and weed pulling, you may not need anything more than a good pair of general garden gloves. If you plan on doing major work like using rakes, hoes and other high powered machines, you may want a glove that offers a little more protection for your hands.

As I mentioned before, you can buy gloves almost anywhere. Here are a few tips to help you decide which gloves are right for your gardening needs.

• Make sure the gloves can be washed and dried easily.
• For general gardening, cotton and cotton-polyester are good fabric choices. They work well for light chores.
• Leather or grip-enhancing gloves might be a good choice if you plan on using a rototiller or garden equipment like pruners and such.
• If you are going to be using chemicals on your garden then you might need gloves that are chemical resistant. Gas, oil, pesticides, herbicides and anything acid-based needs to be handled with care and you shouldn’t allow these chemicals to get on your skin.

Wearing gardening gloves is a wise thing to do. Gloves protect your hands from the elements and they really don’t cost that much. Besides, with all the stylish gloves on the market today, you could start a gardening fashion trend!

**UPDATE
The Viridiflora Tulips that I found for sale on eBay have sold. I will keep my eyes open for more.

Helps gardeners grow greener lawns and more abundant flowers, fruits, and vegetables. Testing the levels of pH, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potash takes just 3 easy steps: 1) mix soil with water, pour off liquid after soil settles into the chambers of the color compactor, 2) dissolve tablet, and 3) compare the color for test reading chart that is included in the kit. Kit contains 40 tests; 10 each for pH (acidity alkalinity), nitrogen, phosphorus, and potash. Complete instructions are included for adjusting soil conditions and fertilization.

Luster Leaf 1601 Rapitest Soil Test Kit

Features

• An innovative and inexpensive soil test kit that features a capsule system and unique color comparators
• Contains tests for ph, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium levels
• Also has a chart of pH and NPK levels on over 100 plants
• No experience is required to operate this kit is simple, fast, and accurate kit
• Includes complete instructions for adjusting soil conditions.

It’s pretty typical to see planting instructions like “seed when soil temperature reaches 60 degrees Fahrenheit,” but how do you know? Simple! Use an inexpensive tool like a soil thermometer and you’ll always know you’re planting at the right time.

Luster Leaf 1618 Rapitest Soil Thermometer

Features

Why Should You Test Moisture
One of the most common problems for experienced and novice gardeners alike is providing the correct amount of moisture to the soil. Damage from overwatering is often difficult to remedy after the fact. Knowing how much moisture your plants are getting help you get better results from your gardening efforts.

Why Should You Test pH
One of the key measures of the suitability of a given soil is its pH, or acidity level. The pH level determines which plants will thrive in a given soil and which may struggle. Mainly, it affects how effectively a plant can access available nutrients. For example, many plants growing in a soil with a high pH level (an alkaline soil) will have difficulty taking up available Iron and Manganese. This can cause yellowing of the leaves and general underperformance of the plant. Knowing the correct pH level for your plants will help you get better results from your gardening efforts.

How Does Rapitest pH-Mini Moisture Tester Work
Simply use the switch to select what you would like to measure, insert the meter into the soil, and take a reading.

Product Features

* No batteries required
* Complete instructions for the water needs of over 100 plants
* Complete instructions for the pH needs of over 50 plants
* Designed for simplicity and accuracy
* Economical way to test pH levels

4.3″W x 3.75″H x 3.1″D

Update: This item is no longer available! Too bad it is really cute. Here is another rain gauge that is really cut too:

Decorative Gnome Garden Rain Gauge Pair