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whole set will cost about $75, depending on where you shop, and whether or not you buy top-of-the-line tools or bargain tools. If you intend to do some serious gardening, it might pay off in the long run to invest in decent equipment.

“I think it’s wise to buy good tools,” said Max Stiff of Round Hill garden center, “which are usually more expensive.”

Here are some typical tools, what they are used for, and what they might cost:

• Shovel ($22) — used for digging holes. A shovel with a fiberglass handle will generally last longer than one with a wooden handle.

• Trowel ($5) — for smaller plants, once the soil is dug up and ready for planting, a small hand trowel is useful for digging the hole.

• Hand Clippers ($15) — These won’t be that useful during planting, but you will want them once things start sprouting.

• Spade ($15) — used for turning soil rather than digging. Unlike a shovel, these will be expected to take

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