Womanswork Micro Suede Stretch Gloves, $20

Good For: Most every task, from occasional potting to heavy weeding.
What’s to Like: Designed to fit a woman’s hands, these all-purpose gloves are tops for comfort. The padded palms and reinforced fingertips make them right for tougher tasks, and there’s a terry-cloth patch on the thumb for wiping your brow when the sun is blazing.
To Buy: www.womanswork.com.