Photo courtesy of Sloggers.

Adding lush vitality and natural beauty to the historic Towles Court Artist Colony of downtown, the new-ish “living boutique” Petals in Pots offers a heavenly inventory growing out of its charming blue cottage and out onto its green front lawn. For the dedicated gardeners and plant lovers, it’s a place you walk in to smile.

And beyond sourcing contemporary planters/pots, backyard art and exotic bouquets, the flower shop has a fashionable and reliable supply of rainboots to combat the mud and temperate rainfall for summer gardening season. Sloggers Women's Rain & Garden Boot is made in the USA from 100% recyclable material, is non latex and vegan friendly. The waterproof medical-grade material is easy to hose-off clean and is noted to last for many, many seasons. Sloggers rainboots are just the right height for garden work or damp days around town, and added bonuses prove to be the super comfortable "all-day comfort" removable insoles, heavy-duty lug tread for excellent traction and the bold red, paisley print.

Whether walking the dog in an evening shower, taking the kayak out for a paddle, or in the lawn sludge tending to your tomatoes, these waterproof rubber steppers not only deflect you from summer lightning strikes, but add a super fun and winsome addition to your outdoor attire.

Photo courtesy of Sloggers.

Petals in Pots, 238 South Links Ave., Sarasota, 941-549-5960, @petalsinpots.