13:28, Tue, Apr 28, 2020 Updated: 13:28, Tue, Apr 28, 2020 As Britons stay home under the Government's lockdown guidelines, many are putting their time and energy into tidying up their garden. With a ...

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 ...

Take apart tools like pruning shears, hedge shears and loppers to make their blades more accessible for sharpening. Look at any blade and you'll see that it's beveled on either one or both sides: one ...

Sharpening tools is an important gardening task that can be completed indoors. If your tools are sharp, your plants will benefit, said Julie Janoski, Plant Clinic manager at The Morton Arboretum in ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Once spring has sprung, it becomes a fantastic time of year to get into the garden and start planting. However, before you can get your hands ...

Shovels, rakes, pruners and other garden tools are essential for completing many of the tasks associated with gardening. Caring for them by cleaning, sharpening and applying a protectant extends the ...

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 ...