But before you dive into your next gardening project, ensuring your shears are sharp enough for the job is crucial. Sharpening your garden shears seems simple enough, but it's surprisingly easy to ...

Sometimes rust forms between the blades of garden shears or hedge clippers ... and you can begin sharpening. Identify the tool’s factory edge, and let it guide you in terms of angle and bevel.

You will need a 3:1 ratio of white vinegar and water in a bucket. Add your rusty tool and let it sit a few hours or overnight ...

Like any blade, the sharpness of a hoe will deteriorate over time and with use. A dull hoe not only makes gardening tasks more difficult, but can damage plants as well. Sharpening a hoe is easy to do ...

Looking for a tool set to equip you for all your gardening tasks? The sets in this lineup help you plant, harvest, prune, and ...

When dried leaves fall and debris is built up over months, you might need something to whisk them away. That’s when a rake comes into place. Like other gardening tools, this provides a wide range of ...

Consider creating a pile of tools that could use work. Tasks that can be done now that will be helpful once the hectic spring arrives include sharpening, cleaning, oiling and repairing garden tools.

This story was originally published in November 2024 and Star Weekly has chosen to share it again for readers to ...

New Year’s resolutions usually involve doing better or being better. But to really feel better, try these garden resolutions ...