Clean and disinfect tools after use to prevent spreading diseases between plants. Store tools properly to avoid rust, warping, and damage to wooden handles. Regular maintenance like sharpening and ...

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 ...

Dear Mary: In this cold, snowy weather, I'm busy planning my vegetable garden and dreaming of warmer weather. However, I don't know how to properly clean and sharpen my garden tools. I have ...

A woman uses pruning shears to cut the stem of a large flowering bulb in her garden. - Chris Clinton/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Shears are one of the most ...

At the Virginia Home Grown studio Peggy Singlemann demonstrates proper tool sharpening techniques with Serome Hamlin while discussing the benefits of using properly maintained garden tools. Featured ...

Every gardener with a green thumb knows that having the proper tools in the best condition will contribute to a beautiful garden. Whether it is a shovel for digging holes for planting, pruning shears, ...