Such a great video! Thanks for showing how to clean,sharpens and tune up my garden tools!
@paulag.panzermd82395 жыл бұрын
Leslie Reynolds completely agree with this comment! Thanks
@wandaarganbright40565 жыл бұрын
My Grandfather taught me to keep all of my gardening tools clean, sharp and rust free by using a #3 galvanized tub 3/4 full of sand that had a quart of motor oil mixed in. When finished using a tool, stick the blades into the oiled sand and leave it. The oiled and sand clean and sharpen the blades and keeps rust from forming. Less work for me! :)
@barbll0005 жыл бұрын
I wonder if a vegetable oil could be used instead?
@wandaarganbright40565 жыл бұрын
@@barbll000 The reason motor oil was use is because it keeps steel from rusting better than anything else and ends up being cheaper if you get it at a dollar store. But I guess you could use any kind of "oil." Some people use WD-40, but silicon spray will keep dirt from sticking to your tools.
@kathyhall75835 жыл бұрын
@@wandaarganbright4056 Or if your son works at Autozone and you can get used motor oil for free. LOL
@kellyreineke46533 жыл бұрын
That's not the greatest environmental option. Mineral oil might avoid both going rancid and the environmental challenges.
@annw89092 жыл бұрын
Can u use used motor oil?
@permieforlife5 жыл бұрын
When using lysol to disinfect your pruners between cuts, wet contact time (the amount of time your blade has to remain wet with the disinfectant in order for it to kill germs) is 3 to 10 minutes (depending on disease). And it must remain wet that whole time, which means you likely will need to re-apply product. So, prune your diseased plants last for the day, then disinfect your tools as part of the clean up.
@TheDesiLiter5 жыл бұрын
I don't even have a garden. Will still watch it 😂
@j_stuchbury21235 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this, I would have abandoned those loppers thinking they were too far gone. Off to the garage!
@gregs99852 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely the best gardening channel. I can find an answer to virtually any question I have. Thank you, and great work.
@amycoffield70734 жыл бұрын
Laura! I never thought about oiling my tools 🤦🏼♀️ you’re the best, as always!
@rhondawilliams94495 жыл бұрын
Message received. I don't think about giving my tools some TLC unless they are house tools, but it totally makes sense to take care of all tools inside or out. Thank you for the reminder.
@beverleysimmons78855 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. Unfortunately at end of year I lost my neighbor who did this for me as I did his gardens. It was his way of thanking me. I am super fussy with my tools but never sharpened because I didn’t know how. Have a great day from snowy Southern Ontario Canada 🇨🇦💝
@Donamtrx5 жыл бұрын
Those Fiskars nippers are practically an extension of my hand! Once its springtime...you will never find me without'm !❤️
@maryknight87865 жыл бұрын
So inspiring!!! I went to Ace Hardware today and picked up the 3-in-1 oil, wire brushes and 6" file. Had scrubbing bubbles on hand and now my tools are ready for work!!! Thank you Laura!!!!! Love your channel and ALL of your advice and tips and Benjamin and Russel :))))
@pamketron5 жыл бұрын
⛏Great video Laura! Never would have thought to use Scrubbing Bubbles. Awesome idea and works wonders🌺🌼🌸
@casid99295 жыл бұрын
Another use for Scrubbing Bubbles-it's amazing!
@christopherfletcher53844 жыл бұрын
This is the video that I have been looking for!!! Now I'm going refurbish all the gardening tools in my garage!😀👍✌✂️🛠
@seriouslyreally54135 жыл бұрын
Sharpen your shovels. Makes dugging plants up so much easier! cuts through root balls, divides up perennials and plain old digging faster and with less effort.
@barbll0005 жыл бұрын
you're right. I never thought about it but in the end, the time savings would be a lot. especially when dealing with roots
@halobenson22675 жыл бұрын
I found this video very helpful. I am a relatively new gardener and tool maintenance hadn’t occurred to me. I am still in the process of acquiring tools and I wipe them off and put them away and that’s been that! I feel ridiculous that I hadn’t given this any thought! Thank you for not only bringing this to my attention, but for showing me what to do. I am very appreciative.
@lilbeesting5 жыл бұрын
Love. This! So flipping helpful. Saved it to my favorites!
@diversegardener3925 жыл бұрын
This is soooo neglected but necessary to do. I'm sure this saves lots of money thru the years. Company's that make outside tools depend on us to neglect our tools! Thanks Laura, for a great reminder!
@dawndawn69465 жыл бұрын
Hooray! I was just thinking yesterday that I need to learn how to do this. You are so awesome!😁
@jenw5854 Жыл бұрын
Exactly what I was looking for this morning, 4years after you made the video!
@sandrastreifel64523 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad to see this! I just got my late Mum’s transplanting shovel, and it needs serious TLC. Its handle has lost its paint too, so I will get the products you used. I also have a pair of expensive loppers, which got left outside, now I know how to rehab them, too.
@Onionlass5 жыл бұрын
I feel like I could tackle our tools now with confidence! Thanks Laura!
@pambonesteel37755 жыл бұрын
Perfectly timed video. Thanks for the tips.
@bargata5 жыл бұрын
I have watched so many gardening videos but never found one that demonstrated these valuable tips...thank you!
@maureengee3644 жыл бұрын
Loved it always wondered how to sharpen them.🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
@devyvperez81224 жыл бұрын
You are such a dear. Maybe also a mind reader. My tool need TLC. This video is exactly what I needed to inspire me. Thank You Sweet Laura.
@larandaleeful5 жыл бұрын
ugh that was so satisfying to watch
@cathybranly18395 жыл бұрын
I am so anxious to get into the garden! This is definitely something I can do now. Thanks for the great information.
@msmaddox29184 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video Laura! I didn't even know you could sharpen your gardening tools! I was always buying a new one whenever my gardening tools got dull. 😳 I just ordered some of the sharpening tools on Amazon! Can't wait to sharpen everything! 😊
@barbaramajoy52787 ай бұрын
I am so happy to know how to sharpen the blades of my tools. I am tired of buying new trimmers. I have a lopper, straight blade shovel, and rounded lawn trimmer like yours. I bought what were called shapeners that didn’t do what I needed. I can’t wait to get at it now that I know how to do it successfully. Thank you so very much! Now to buy the files.
@smccoy425 жыл бұрын
Laura THANK YOU!!!! I really needed to see this video!! I was just going to buy some new tools and now I dont have to!!! Woo hoo!!!
@debbrad4775 жыл бұрын
Wow!! I was totally impressed with those Rusty pruners how they look so nice after you clean them. Have a wonderful day 🌴💖🌴
@shey24443 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Thank you. Absolutely no waffle.All relevant and to the point
@martharibbens85125 жыл бұрын
You make me want to run right outside and do this!!! So inspiring! I will add this to my list once it warms up. Still too darn cold.
@lyndac53375 жыл бұрын
Oh boy! Great video! I have never sharpened any of my tools. I'm going to start!
@Miguel1952115 жыл бұрын
This video comes in handy.
@mmorris3385 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing! I just received my All-In-One sharpener from Gardener’s Supply and though it is different from what you used, you demonstrated so many other tips I would not have thought of. Sad to say, but I’ve never taken good care of my garden tools but since buying our house 2 ½ years ago, I have really gotten back into gardening. And since discovering you on KZbin, I’m even more excited to plan and plant. Thank you for being so inspiring! P.S. Please make white T-shirts and Hoodies...
@pamnapier-uhl13625 жыл бұрын
What a good video! Good information. Thanks Laura!🌸🦋
@mindcooper5 жыл бұрын
This was so helpful Laura. I've always struggled with knowing exactly how to clean and sharpen my tools. Thank you!
@amorashby31165 жыл бұрын
I am SO tackling my garden tools tomorrow!
@emilyscard56945 жыл бұрын
Super handy video thank you. Love that you crack on with what we want to know and no waffle. Very informative and useful
@debbienorman51385 жыл бұрын
Great video!! Idea...I’m looking to decorate my brick mantle/ fireplace ( very low light) and would love a video on how to incorporate live plants in an eye catching design
@jennifertoupal79585 жыл бұрын
Very good information. Never knew they can be all sharpened. I'm getting the spring fever here in south Dakota. TFS laura.
@katetastic8675 жыл бұрын
I needed this! I inherited some old rusty tools and now I know how to care for them. Thanks!
@wendycash545 жыл бұрын
I am so bad about leaving pruners out! I lose them constantly and when I find them they are a mess. Its good to see that maybe I can bring them back to life! I will try to take a before and after picture. Thanks again for a great video as always! Hoping to see you at the Northwest Flower and Garden show, I am going on the 21st but may go on the 20th just for the chance.....
@jackiewolfe2995 жыл бұрын
Great, helpful information...thank you!
@goldtopsrock5 жыл бұрын
Nice video!!! I like the Scrubbing Bubbles idea. I disinfect my tools between plants with water and rubbing alcohol mix in a spray bottle.
@lucieengen70465 жыл бұрын
Yeah I so needed help with this! Had no idea and have never done it. I just limped along until I bought new ones. Thank you so much!
@rakgaditumi38285 жыл бұрын
Take a shot every time she says “scrubbing bubbles” 🤣🤣🤣 Thank you for this🤗 I go through quite a few snippers and pruners every year because I just throw them away every time they go blunt or rusty. Now to find the South African 🇿🇦 version of “scrubbing bubbles” 😏
@triciazuttermeister48243 жыл бұрын
Active ingredients of "Scrubbing Bubbles" : Active Ingredients: N-Alkyl (60% C14, 30% C16, 5% C12, 5% C18) Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chlorides (0.11%), N-Alkyl (68% C12, 32% C14), Dimethyl Ethylbenzyl Ammonium Chlorides (0.11%). Inert Ingredients: (99.78%). (this wasn't that helpful for me!)
@robbingarcia40725 жыл бұрын
Absolute perfect timing! I bought a sharpening tool just this week in preparation for tackling this chore THIS weekend! And btw my loppers are in far worse shape than yours were...I’m hoping I can bring them back to life🤞🏼 Thanks so much for the inspiration and information! 🌷
@paulag.panzermd82395 жыл бұрын
Robbin Garcia take pictures so we can all appreciate your work.
@robbingarcia40725 жыл бұрын
Paula G. Panzer, MD I will! I’m putting in a new potager garden this year (we bought the house almost 2 years ago and landscape was a blank slate) so this new gardener needs her tools to be in tip-top shape!
@karengraham55595 жыл бұрын
I really needed this video. I'll b sure to clean my garden tools soon. Thanks so much!
@hondaqueen215 жыл бұрын
I so needed this video! Thank you Laura!😊💕
@MrsKuhn.25 жыл бұрын
Thanks Laura. I always learn something new
@noragarcia2525 жыл бұрын
Very helpful I don't usually clean my garden tools.
@gigistrus4905 жыл бұрын
Out of curiosity why don't you use white vinegar for rust removal?
@rosebrady91255 жыл бұрын
Thank you soooo much!!! Awesome video for a beginner like me.
@gailroberts38422 жыл бұрын
This was sooooo helpful! I have never really cleaned or sharpened my pruners/lopers, but after watching this, I did! And they work so much better! They *were* so dull it would have been easier to chew off those branches and stems, but now the pruners/lopers do the job just like they were new. Thank you!
@teresaortiz99025 жыл бұрын
What a coincidence...I was just thinking you should do a video on this topic. My clippers are in need of a good cleaning and sharpening. Thanks so much for all your gardening advise.
@AJsGreenThumbLLC5 жыл бұрын
Excellent. I've started doing this already yesterday. Thanks
@vickieb34635 жыл бұрын
Thank you Laura for this detailed information. So many times I've take my husband for granted that he'll clean and take care of my gardening tools. Now, I know how myself! 😊👍
@gguer5 жыл бұрын
so satisfying to watch the last tool being brought back to life!!
@curious85545 жыл бұрын
I have been waiting for this video! Always had trouble with sharpening the tools and ended up having to buy new ones. Did not know that these kind of sharpening tools even existed! Even used my kitchen knife sharpening rod on my pruners once. :-) So helpful thanks!!!
@susankilpatrick29185 жыл бұрын
Great information Laura. And very motivating! Something we can do to get a little closer to SPRING!
@claudialaurendeau28653 жыл бұрын
thanks i wasnt sure if i was doing this right
@jackiebirch16005 жыл бұрын
This video is soooooo needed. Thank a bunch!
@francespetrie78295 жыл бұрын
I never thought to use my scrubbing bubbles which I always have in the house. Last year I was trying to clean white sidng...Scrubbing Bubbles Foaming Bleach had me dong the happy dance it is amazing!
@KimmiiPooH5 жыл бұрын
CAN YOU PLEASE DO A CARE VIDEO ON WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU PURCHASE A NEW HOUSEPLANT? I HAVE A HUGE COLLECTION AND EVERY SO OFTEN I GET A NEW PLANT THAT WILL INFEST MY COLLECTION AND END UP KILLING OR DAMAGING SO MANY OF THEM. IN ADDITION, I’m torn as to whether or not to repot and sanitize the new plants with new medium/soil during the winter time as it stresses the plants out. What are some common practices when adding new houseplants into your home? Thank you so much!!!!
@rvaldes905 жыл бұрын
What a helpful video!! Thank you Laura!
@marilynbaldwin29345 жыл бұрын
That was interesting especially the scrubbing bubbles part!
@courtneykappel3705 жыл бұрын
I’m impressed with how many awesome ideas you have for winter time gardening videos. You’re killing it Laura!
@marymcfarland7175 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this. I wondered how to clean pruners.
@lauralee_3655 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I had two tools I was ready to throw out because they rusted but I’ll try this first 😊
@lischen69384 жыл бұрын
That's amazing thank you for this video!!
@susanpeterson99475 жыл бұрын
Oooh, boy, do I ever need to do this!
@barb15315 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this. It’s such a help.
@20201dann5 жыл бұрын
I want to garden this year and your videos are very inspirational.
@ommfss5 жыл бұрын
Lol I don't even have garden tools but I'm still watching because I love all your videos
@mylilcrazythoughts5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. This is what I needed for my tools. 👏👏👏
@04straw4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this information. I was afraid I was going to have to go the white vinegar and baking soda route! This looks much easier.
@lorrijames23163 жыл бұрын
This technique gave me great results and wish I could post my before and after pictures here :) Thanks Laura!
@theeapco5 жыл бұрын
Good stuff Laura! Thanks so much for sharing.
@lynnkiefer83735 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this great, to the point video! I need to do this and your tips will help.
@lisaminer64745 жыл бұрын
This is great Laura!!! I've often wondered how to go about sharpening my tools!! Thank you!!!
@l0shortyangel295 жыл бұрын
Super informative. I definitely need to clean my tools more often and take better care of them. Thank you, Laura!
@beckyguzman7465 жыл бұрын
WOW! Thank you! I love the step by step of cleaning your tools. This is going to come in handy. Your tools look like new . 😃❤
@sohamkacker91855 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video!!! People underestimate the importance of cleaning their tools, and i’ll confess to have forgotten a bunch of times also 😂🙏🏽
@kimu60935 жыл бұрын
I've been waiting and waiting for this video. My garden tools are atrocious! Gonna get this done soon...so excited. Thank you!!!!
@zeppypaige5 жыл бұрын
Oh thank you for this!! I have wondered about this many times but have never seen a tutorial on how to properly maintain garden tools. Seems an easy subject but I appreciate you sharing your method. Happy growing!
@CRJ123455 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. Thank you for your advise for sharpening. For the cleaning I am doing after each use.
@KZ-xj4tt5 жыл бұрын
Great reminder Laura. 👍
@Smartlady565 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I have saved it for future reference.
@TracyFCollins5 жыл бұрын
What a great how-to! Thanks
@paulag.panzermd82395 жыл бұрын
This is both helpful & encouraging. Many thanks! I’m still focused on house plants during this winter stretch, but this reminder of what comes soon was warming.
@ruthablair13 жыл бұрын
Love it! My project for tomorrow...hope to figure out how fo share pics ☺️
@ahmedhusseinny2 жыл бұрын
Very informative! Great job!
@EmbracingHarvest5 жыл бұрын
Great overview of how to clean tools. It's amazing how much easier it is to use sharp tools. If I notice a drastic difference after sharpening, I know I've waited too long!
@susanmorales69418 күн бұрын
Thank you thank you!!!!
@LeMarais884 жыл бұрын
Thanks, perfect, exactly the advice I needed 💗
@carolbeatty24685 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this, good information to help keep everything in ready working order. Another good coffee with Laura video :)
@camicri42635 жыл бұрын
Thanks Laura, that's awesome! Hey, I learned that if you have a bucket with sand and used engine oil to stick your tools in the bucket after use.....they say it keeps them nice and clean. I haven't tried it yet but it sounds good to me. Hugs 💜🌱
@leydisol83315 жыл бұрын
Wooooow y yo sin saber que se les puede limpiar el oxido, ahora si ya sé cómo darles mantenimiento... Muchas gracias saludos desde Veracruz, México🙋🌵🌷