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Gardening is a pastime that many people cherish. Whether you’re planting in your backyard or in a local garden, it’s hard to deny gardening’s benefits—with a few seeds, you can transform your space, improve your mood, and bring together a community.

And as warmer months approach, many Wirecutter readers are gearing up to return to their gardening duties. To get their gardens growing, some readers recently purchased hoses and smart sprinklers. Others bought gardening tools and bird feeders to add a lively touch to their space. Meanwhile, some folks decided to bring their plant-filled dreams to life without getting their hands dirty by investing in artificial trees. And plenty of readers sifted through our gift guide for plant lovers, which is a great way to get others into the gardening spirit.

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