Frequent, minimal sharpening keeps tools working their best. • Hoes, shovels: Use a 12-inch mill bastard file, preferably with a handle on it, and make a smooth, sharp edge by filing in forward ...

Dull pruning tools are like dull kitchen knives: they'll do the job, but not very well. For years I've wanted to learn how to sharpen my shears, clippers, scissors and pruners, but it's largely a lost ...

Before the spring gardening season begins, prepare by sharpening your garden tools. Sharp tools are safer and easier for you to use and healthier for your plants, according to Julie Janoski, Plant ...

Shovels, rakes, pruners and other garden tools are essential for completing many of the tasks associated with gardening. Caring for them by cleaning, sharpening and applying a protectant extends the ...

Luke Mitchell joins us as Guest Presenter in the first of a series of segments looking at how to repair and restore broken and rusty garden tools. Luke teaches people to restore and repair tools at ...

A few high-quality, well-maintained tools are all a gardener needs. A garden spade, used for cutting soil and roots, should be sharpened on the inside of the blade. Bypass pruning shears are versatile ...