The Gardening Gear You Need Now

“Take the strain out of digging small holes or filling pots with this ultralight scoop. It holds more soil than a trowel and is easier to manage than a shovel.” — Jason Cameron, DIY Network’s Desperate Landscapes. Radius ergonomic soil scoop, $15, radius.gostorego.com

“Trim tall shrubs or hard-to-reach branches with minimal effort using this mini chain saw. The pole lets you extend your reach to 10 feet, so you can stand safely away when what you cut falls to the ground.” —Sara Bendrick, DIY Network’s I Hate My Yard. Electric pole saw, $100, worx.com

“Everyone has short gloves, but long ones are really handy when you’re dealing with poison ivy, roses, or English ivy. They’ll keep brambles and dirt off your skin—and it doesn’t hurt that they’re pretty, too.” —Felicia Feaster, hgtvgardens.com. Paisley garden gloves with arm savers, $26, womanswork.com

“Make watering easy with this battery-operated automatic reel. Instead of winding up your hose when you’re done with it—a total pain!—push the button on the box and it’ll retract on its own.” —Chris Lambton, Going Yard. Gardena 25-meter roll-up swivel wall-mounted hose box with 1/2"-diameter hose, $230, amazon.com