Your ragged lawn doesn't need a new mower, just sharper blades. Master this simple hand-sharpening technique using basic ...

There are numerous ways to sharpen tools: an angle grinder, bench grinder, or grindstone just to name a few. But often all you need is a file. It's inexpensive and gives you greater control than a ...

Anvil hand pruners: These are harder to sharpen --either have them professionally sharpened or learn how to do it right. Run a diamond file parallel to the cutting blade and keep the pressure ...

There are plenty of sharpening tools out there, but the Okatsune sharpening stone for pruners, available via Amazon, is one ...

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 ...

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 ...

My take on it: I sharpen my way, and you sharpen your way (please, don’t send me hate mail on this topic). To me, sharpening is just the means to an end—which is sharp tools.

Don't forget to clean your garden tools before putting them away for winter. Spend the time now, and springtime will be far more enjoyable when your tools emerge from the shed ready to go.

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You'll need some basic equipment, including protective gear, so if you don't have these items on hand, consider taking your tools to your hardware store or garden center for sharpening instead.