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 ...

PERU — If your shovel or hoe won't do what you want it to do, instead of going out and buying a replacement, maybe it needs sharpening. If you don't know how, there is a how-to workshop. The Clinton ...

Once your gardening tools are clean and neatly put away, it's time to get them out again -- for sharpening. Sharpening is a pleasant wintertime activity, one you can do mostly indoors. And you'll need ...

A dirty tool is not only potentially harmful to gardener, it can also spread diseases across plants and it makes every job in ...

Once your gardening tools are clean and neatly put away, it's time to get them out again - for sharpening. Sharpening is a pleasant wintertime activity, one you can do mostly indoors. And you'll need ...

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 ...

Alena Joling explains how to take care of your bladed garden tools. Alena Joling, owner of Moleta: Artisanal Sharpening, explains how to take care of your bladed garden tools in order to maximize ...

FARGO - The Northern Plains Botanic Garden Society will host a small garden tool sharpening workshop here from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 14 at the NRI Atrium, 700 1st Ave. S. Those attending the ...

Garden tools are an essential part of gardening. Without a good pair of pruners or a proper shovel, you won’t be able to do much gardening. These tools can also be quite expensive. Despite this, many ...