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A sharpening stone is a basic tool for keeping your gardening tools sharp. To use it, hold the blade at a 20-degree angle ...

Knowing what tool is used to sharpen knives will save you a headache when you find that yours are becoming dull. Most of the ...

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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 ...

Maintain your garden tools regularly to ensure they remain effective throughout the gardening season. Shovels, axes, lawn mower blades and pruning tools all require cleaning and sharpening to perform ...

It's February, and you may be itching to get out in the garden. But you know it's too soon to plant a lot of the things you're thinking of. What to do? Spend some time getting ready for spring by ...

P aradoxically, a cheap garden tool is expensive because it will wear out faster. When you buy garden tools, buy good quality, well-made tools. The metal will have a good "temper," and it will lend ...

Do your garden tools need a little lovin’ this winter? With their thick wood handles and heavy metal blades, they seem to withstand all types of abuse, but with some care, they can last you a lifetime ...

Take batteries out of electric garden tools before storing them for winter. This prevents damage and helps batteries last ...