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Now that spring has arrived at last, our thoughts are naturally turning to the garden. We’ve gathered a selection of cool (and useful!) items meant to inspire you (or an enthusiastic gardener in your life) to get outside and savour that long-awaited spring sunshine.
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Robot lawn mower
With its uncannily Star-Wars-like name, the battery-powered Worx Landroid Cloud Robotic RTK Mower uses satellite technology and AI-assisted automatic mapping to mow your lawn – creating perfectly straight lines, accurate down to the inch, while you relax in a nearby hammock. Now that’s how gardening chores should be done.
Canadian Tire, $1800
Hanging planter
Hanging planter
Umbra’s Triflora Hanging Planter lets you hang five small plants inside in a large window, or outside on the side of a fence or a wall. The planter accepts two 3” and three 6” plastic pots, and you can adjust the heights to accommodate individual plants. The connecting rod can be mounted horizontally or angled, allowing you to hang plants closer together for a more lush display.
Walmart, $90
Tabletop fountain
Tabletop fountain
The Angelo Decor Folia Fountain is a beautiful mini-fountain (just 21.5” high) that you can place on a side table, on the corner of a deck, or even in a sheltered spot in the garden (bring it inside in winter), to add the soothing sound of tinkling water to your backyard all summer long. Best of all, there’s no plumbing needed; just a small pump (included).
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Home Depot, $98
Stylish garden hat
Stylish garden hat
Every gardener worth their garden fork needs a good hat, so why not make it stylish as well as comfortable? This bucket-style sunhat, made from woven raffia strips, is lightweight and breathable, and the brim is the perfect width to effectively keep the sun off your face, hold on in a light breeze and stand up to a sudden summer shower.
Indigo, $50
Personalized gardening bag
Personalized garden bag
A great Mother’s Day present (or a gift for yourself!), this sturdy canvas garden tool bag features plenty of pockets and can comfortably hold and organize all your garden tools and accessories. Order it as-is, or personalize it with your name, your choice of one of twelve different flowers, and add an optional trio of high-quality wooden-handled garden tools (which are also personalizable).
Etsy, $88 ($55 without tools)
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