Vinegar’s natural acidity helps loosen rust and dirt from your gardening tools with little to no effort. Regularly cleaning gardening tools prolongs their lifespan and minimizes cross-contamination.

Whoa there, Nellie. It’s not spring yet — not even close! We might be in the middle of a somewhat prolonged warm spell but if you’ve lived in Kentucky for more than 45 minutes, you’ll know Mother ...

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 ...

Find out when and how to clean your garden tools to ensure peak performance for years to come. Garden tools can sustain a lot ...

Sharpen and clean your garden tools when putting them away for the season. Sharpen spades with an electric hand grinder and put the bevel on the inside edge of the spades. It is important to wear ear ...

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 ...

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 ...

Remember the three S’s of tool maintenance: scrub, sharpen and sanitize. Question: What should I do to keep my garden tools in good working order and prepare them for the spring? Answer: Winter is a ...

PEPPERELL — If you love flowers and working in your yard or need to learn more about gardening, you may want to consider joining the Pepperell Garden Club or attending an informative meeting or two.