The best...gardening gear
These tools will help you to prepare this summer's garden.
CobraHead Weeder and Cultivator
This 13-inch-long tool is “indispensable” in the garden. Built for “weeding and digging,” it can also create seed furrows or dethatch a lawn.
$25, cobraheadllc.com
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Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer
Ethel Gloves
These machine-washable gloves are for gardeners with a sense of style. Made of breathable two-way stretch spandex, they provide a “perfect fit.”
$20, ethelgloves.com
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Source: Martha Stewart Living
Spring Bouquet Clogs
Available in 17 different floral patterns, these clogs keep you comfortable while lending inspiration. The uppers are made of leather, the soles of rubber-covered wood.
$87, capeclogs.com
Source: O, The Oprah Magazine
Hart’s Heirloom Seed Collection
“Discover the tastes of the past” with these seed packs. The dozens of varieties range from Five Color Silver Beet to Brandywine Pink Tomato.
$2, yankeeharvest.com
Source: Better Homes and Gardens
Homeowner Garden Cart
Built of exterior-grade plywood with galvanized steel tubing and with heavy-duty spoked wheels, this cart is designed to “roll easily over rough ground” and make garden chores “go smoothly.”
$295, leevalley.com
Source: Martha Stewart Living
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