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outdoors
IN T H E G A RD EN
Helping
Hands
A gardener’s hands have it
rougher than a hosta plant in
fu ll sun. A ll that digging,
w eeding, and p ru n in g can leave
them a little beaten up. H e re ’s
h o w to give hands some help
repairing the damage.
H o t w ater and harsh
detergents strip m oisture. U se a
gentle, soap-free cleanser. I f you
need an exfoliating scrub to
rem ove deep-set dirt, make sure
it includes ingredients such as
aloe or shea butter to avoid
irritation. I f gardening odors are
a problem , a cleanser w ith
extracts o f parsley or cucum ber
can rem ove m ulchy smells. Fo llo w
up w ith a hand cream that
includes m oisturizers such as
glycerin, panthenol, or petrolatum .
Before you head out
to tend to your beds,
drag your fingers across a bar of soap. Soap will fill the space
under the nails, keeping dirt out and making wash-up simple.
Equipped
for Comfort
Using the right gear
makes an afternoon of
gardening feel less like
boot cam p and more like
a walk in the park. Blooms
gardening gloves from
bionicgloves.com ($
30
)
make for happy hands,
while Daily Garden Shoes
from muckbootsonline.com
($
5 0
) keep you light on
your feet. A European
Garden Stool ($
4 0
) from
gardeners.com/bhg
reduces stooping, but if
you really must get down
and dirty, try a knee pad
from Birkis.com ($
36
).
And for eye protection,
try stylish Weeding
Glasses ($
22
) from
thereaderstore.com. ffl
For buying information seepage 236.
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