A lot of people are very passionate about their gardens, but what about the tools you’re using to maintain that wonderful garden of yours? It’s easy to overlook this, but a little care for your tools can give them a more long-lasting quality. Here are some things you can do:
1.Oil any moving parts of your tools. If it has a hinge, lubricate it!
2.Clean your tools of excess dirt. You can use water with a wire brush. It’s important to do so to remove harmful dirt slowly eroding your tools.
3.Sharpen bladed tools such as clippers and shovels.
While taking care of your plants may be the main focus, taking proper care of your tools can really extend the lifespan of them and make gardening easier for you.
12 Jan 2007 The Organic Gardener
