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 ...

Unlike garden shears, which are similar to scissors in design, loppers are designed for use with both hands, which allows the user to exert greater force for cutting large branches. “Loppers are ...

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 ...

Dull lawn mower blades are no good for your yard. Instead of cutting grass cleanly, blades that are nicked or pitted rip grass blades which can lead to disease. Sharpening your mower blades every few ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The Tools You’ll Need How to Tell When to Sharpen a Mower Blade How Sharp Should a ...

Seems every gardener, apprentice or accomplished, has in their inventory of tools at least one set of pruners and often several pruners that have become dulled with use. Collections of pruners grow ...

Whether it’s a chef’s knife, a traditional razor or the best lawn mower, you can be sure of one thing – their blades will eventually dull with use and need sharpening or, in the case of shavers, ...