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Shine On
The rechargeable Candela Luau lantern stays lit for up to 10 hours, it's portable, cordless and has a dimming feature to cast the perfect glow indoors or out. $199. 800-545-4411; oxo.com
Hand Picked
Form-fitting Foxgloves Grips protect without bulk; silicone dots ensure a no-sllp grip when using tools. In eight colors, including Periwinkle, shown, $25. 888-322-4450; foxglovesinc. com
For the Birds
Orioles, cardinals, blue jays and chickadees all love apples. This simple bamboo feeder makes them easy to serve, $25. 888-365-0056; uncommongoods.com
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Even without climbing vines, the 81-inch-tall Pyramid garden trellis will make a statement in your garden. In Western Red Cedar with weather-resistant Irish Moss finish. $115. 888-751-0101,' backyardcity.com
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The Rake & Go lies flat to rake debris right in, sits back for easy wheeling, and folds flat and hangs for storage. Made of sturdy powder-coated steel tubing and rugged woven polyester, it can hold 117 gallons of leaves or up to ISO pounds. About $50. ames.com
Rainbow Connection
Available in six cheery colors, the Dramm water timer makes it easy to control how long your sprinkler runs. Screw it into your outdoor faucet, then attach your hose. Set it for up to 120 minutes, and it will automatically shut off.
$17, 800-383-3050; greatergoods.com
Pruning Pals
OXO introduces four essential tools to make planting and pruning easier and more comfortable. Bypass pruners ($25) have a quick-cut setting to reduce hand fatigue; the garden knife ($25) has a serrated edge and handy measurements on the blade; hedge shears .
($30) have rotating handies for improved ergonomics at all angles; the folding pruning saw ($25) stores compactly and, like ail the tools, features a cushion gel-pad handle. 800-545-4411; oxo.com
Hold Everything
This garden apron has plenty of cleverly placed straps, pouches and holsters to keep ail your hand tools handy. The large front pockets have mesh bottoms so dirt falls through. $30. 800-871-8158; leevalley.com
Deep Clean
With an intense, 2,000-psl stream, this high-pressure electric washer blasts away all kinds of tough stains and mildew—even graffiti. Much quieter than gas-or dlesel-powered machines, it's eco-friendly, too. $199, cleanairgardening.com $
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