Boston’s in full bloom, and what better inspiration to create a garden of your own. Whether it’s in a suburban or city backyard, some pots on a small back deck or lined up on a windowsill, the payoff in beauty is well worth the effort.

Mental health experts say that both spending time with nature and the feeling of productivity that comes with growing things does worlds of good for our sense of well-being.

Need more incentive? How about some cute and clever gardening gear?

For starters, you’ll need to protect yourself. The Garden of Paradise Arm Saver Gloves ($39.95 on williams-sonoma.com) will surely do the trick, since their extra-extra-long cuffs protect against scratches, bug bites, and sunburn. At the same time, the synthetic leather palms minimize abrasions, and they’ve got reinforced thumbs and index fingers to boot. Here’s the fun part: the utterly gorgeous colorful pattern of roses, bluebells, cosmos and birds that are all over the comfy cotton twill/spandex blend. Better yet, they’re made by Womanswork, a woman-owned business. And yes, they’re fully machine-washable.

Whether you’re walking around a big yard or just switching positions at your windowsill, you’ll need a bag to hold all the essentials. The WORKPRO Pink Garden Tools 7 Piece Set ($35.89 on https://workprotools.store) comes with heavy duty stainless steel gardening tools that resist rust and corrosion. They’ve got contoured wooden handles that make them easy to use, and the shears are designed for fast, precise cuts.

Or how about a garden stool that doubles as a bag for tools. While bending and stretching is good for us, overdoing can put too much strain on our back — it’s far easier to sit and lean over while tending to plants. Go for something like the Folding Garden Stool ($49 on naturallife.com). It’s a foldable seat for gardening, with an eight-pocket tool holder with pretty floral prints, and it’s a cinch to carry.

To help fill it up, look to the incredibly colorful Willow and Belle Fork and Trowel Tool Set ($24 on shopinflower.com). Its “Wiggle Design” is about as adorable as garden tools get, with a semi-boho wavy design across the set in every hue from violet and cream to tangerine to green and robin’s egg blue. As far as their practicality goes, it’s all about the ergonomics: Both the fork and trowel are designed to work effortlessly with your hand to dig easily.

And odds are good if you’ve been working this hard, that you’re also up for some harvesting. That means not just fruits and vegetables, but also some incredible blossoms on long stems — and it isn’t always easy to find a safe place to put them in. Enter the Gardener’s Harvest Basket ($55 to $75 on uncommongoods.com). It’s woven of treated wire, pine wood, and hardwood. The wood is also treated to withstand repeated washings and the outdoor elements.

Now get ready for your garden party.