Caring for Your Tools

Invest a little money in high-quality garden tools; they do a much better job and will last longer than inexpensive tools. A corollary to this is that if you take care of those tools, keeping them clean, free of dirt and rust, and stored out of the elements, they will reward you with years of service.

UF/IFAS Publications

• Disinfection of Horticultural Tools
• Sharpening Tools for Landscaping and Gardening
• Taking Care of Your Gardening Tools (PDF)
• Tool Life (PDF)

Also on Gardening in a Minute

• Garden Equipment
• Garden Sanitation
• Pruning Tool Selection
• Tools for Weeding
• Winterizing Power Equipment

Other Sites

• An Easy Way to Take Care of Your Tools--Louisiana State University AgCenter
• Fall Cleaning Includes Gardening Tools--Iowa State University Extension
• Garden Tool Care--Fiskars.com
• How to Care for Gardening Tools--Better Homes & Gardens
• Take Care of Garden Tools--University of Georgia Cooperative Extension
• Taking Care of Gardening Equipment in the Fall--Montana State University Extension
• Tool Storage Time--University of Georgia Cooperative Extension
• Video: Garden Tool Care--DIYNetwork.com