Foxgloves The perfect gardening gloves, these are made of nylon-spandex, so they're both long lasting and snug fitting. They come in five great colors, like iris and moss (Harriet Z.; 888-322-4450).

Felco pruners These supersharp snips are designed to prevent wrist fatigue. They come in both left-handed and right-handed styles (Smith & Hawken; 800-776-3336).

Garden clogs Indestructible, easy to slip on and off and very cute, these plastic clogs with insoles are great for all kinds of yard work (Smith & Hawken).

Weed and leaf bag Super-lightweight with heavy-duty handles, this bag is ideal for hauling large loads of weeds or mulch (Shepherd's Garden Seeds; 860-482-3638).