Gardening Know How on MSN

Now is the time to give your pruners some winter TLC – this simple method gets them sharp, clean, and ready for spring

Before you put your garden tools away for the season, a little winter maintenance can make all the difference. This easy ...
Concord Monitor

Homeyer: Sharpening pruners

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 ...
Yahoo

Extend the life of your pruning shears — here’s how to keep them clean and sharp

I use my pruning shears more than any other garden tool, and although it may seem strange to admit, I have a fondness for them. My pruning shears get used almost every time I step into my garden, and ...
The Providence Journal

Henry Homeyer: Now is the time to tune up your pruning tools

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 ...
Brattleboro Reformer

Henry Homeyer | Notes from the Garden: Sharpening pruners

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. 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 ...
Visalia Times-Delta

Keep your tools sharp or your garden won't look it

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 ...