Gardening is a rewarding pursuit, but it can quickly become frustrating if your tools aren’t up to the task. Dull tools can make even the simplest gardening tasks feel like a chore. Fortunately, ...

Before the spring gardening season begins, prepare by sharpening your garden tools. Sharp tools are safer and easier for you to use and healthier for your plants, according to Julie Janoski, Plant ...

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 ...

At the Virginia Home Grown studio Peggy Singlemann demonstrates proper tool sharpening techniques with Serome Hamlin while discussing the benefits of using properly maintained garden tools. Featured ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Well-timed trimming will protect many plants from disease while promoting optimal growth. Deadheading rose bushes during the fall, for example ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Clean and disinfect tools after use to prevent spreading diseases between plants. Store tools properly to avoid rust, warping, and ...

1. I was sent photos by Charlyn Moltane from Fountain Valley that showed large brown spots on the leaves of a Bacon avocado tree. Initially, I thought the problem was sunburn since avocado leaves are ...