There are numerous ways to sharpen tools: an angle grinder, bench grinder, or grindstone just to name a few. But often all you need is a file. It's inexpensive and gives you greater control than a ...

A few high-quality tools, well maintained, can last any gardener a lifetime. Here's what to know about caring for and maintaining your garden tools.

Fall is a great time to take stock of your gardening and other bladed tools, and get them in pristine shape before they're put away for the season. Sharpening tools like shovels, hoes, pruning shears, ...

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Once your gardening tools are clean and neatly put away, it’s time to get them out again — for sharpening. Here are some tips: Take apart tools like pruning shears, hedge shears, and loppers to make ...

The next step is attending to the blades on hand tools like pruners and loppers. I like to keep mine clean throughout the growing season by wiping them down with cleaning wipes and occasionally hosing ...

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Learn how to tell if your scissors are dull or damaged—and the simple sharpening techniques that can bring them back to life.