Cleaning & Sharpening Garden Tools Made Easy

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Spring is here and I want to share how to sharpen gardening shears and other pruning tools, plus how to clean them too.

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Get all the gunk and residue off your tools before sharpening them. Take a soft cloth and sprinkle cleansing powder on your tools.

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After cleaning be sure tools are completely dry before sharpening. Simply make 3-5 swipes with sharpener on both sides of blade.

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Wipe the blades and gear mechanisms with a generous amount of oil to lubricate and prevent rust. I use coconut, avocado, or olive oils because I always have them on hand.

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Of course, you’ll need good tools when pruning. I use the Felcos #2 pruners which I've used for over 20 years, you can buy the same by clicking here.

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