Unlike garden shears, which are similar to scissors in design, loppers are designed for use with both hands, which allows the user to exert greater force for cutting large branches. “Loppers are ...

Once your gardening tools are clean and neatly put away, it's time to get them out again -- for sharpening. Sharpening is a pleasant wintertime activity, one you can do mostly indoors. And you'll need ...

If you want a good-looking lawn, you need a good lawn mower. If you notice your mowing doesn’t appear as crisp as it used to, the blades are likely to blame. While there are many different parts of a ...

Sharpening your lawn mower's blades should not only form part of your regular maintenance schedule, but it's also essential to ensuring a nice, clean cut on your lawn. If you notice the finish after a ...

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 ...

Your lawn mower is an essential tool for maintaining the yard, but when the blades start to dull, it won't work as well. When this happens, homeowners need to either sharpen the blades themselves or ...