Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Shutterstock I use ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. person using pruning shears - Ian Hooton/spl/Getty Images Pruning shears are an incredibly handy tool to have around when trimming ...

Though there are various types of pruners, the secret to success is keeping them clean and sharp. Johnson County Extension One of the most used garden tools are hand pruners. These shears work to ...

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 ...

Sign up for the Concord Monitor’s morning newsletter for essential news each day, and our contests and promotions list for special offers and giveaways. Fall is a ...

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 ...

Sharpening tools is an important gardening task that can be completed indoors. If your tools are sharp, your plants will benefit, said Julie Janoski, Plant Clinic manager at The Morton Arboretum in ...

As you put away the garden tools for the season, it pays to clean and sharpen them. That way, they’ll be ready to go for midwinter dormant pruning or on that first warm gardening day in spring. “Sharp ...

A worn garden tool does not deserve a trip to the trash. Most tools fail because of small problems: a loose bolt, a rusty edge, or a handle that lost its grip. A few minutes of attention can turn a ...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. Fall is a good time to prune deciduous trees and shrubs. Once the leaves have dropped, you can see the form – and the clutter – and decide what to take ...