One of the pricier expenditures for home gardeners is quality hand tools. High quality tools will last longer, but this does mean the tools — whether shovels, rakes, pruners, or hand trowels — cost more. With winter coming up, make sure to clean, oil, and sharpen tools before storing them for the season. The first step to tool maintenance is proper storage.
Proper maintenance extends lifespan, saves money on garden tools