In this restoration project, I revive a cherished pruning saw that belonged to my father-in-law, carrying memories from the 1960s. The saw was heavily worn, with a rusty blade and a damaged handle.

Fall is a good time to prune deciduous trees and shrubs. Once the leaves have dropped you can see the form — and the clutter — and decide what to take out. But before you begin, think about sharpening ...

Luke Mitchell joins us as Guest Presenter in the first of a series of segments looking at how to repair and restore broken and rusty garden tools. Luke teaches people to restore and repair tools at ...

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 ...

Q — How do I go about sharpening a pruning tool I bought at auction to trim limbs on my trees? What kind of “stone” do I buy for this job, (as well as sharpening scissors, wood chisels, hatchets and ...

The winter months, when gardening chores are not as plentiful, is a great time to give your gardening tools a much-needed maintenance to keep them sharp and ready to use. All gardeners have favorite ...

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