How To Sharpen Garden Tools: Make Life Easy! 👍

Not got the sharpest tools in the shed? No problem! Ben shows us how to give our tools some much-needed love and affection in four easy steps: Clean, Sharpen, Maintain and Store. In the final section of the video he demonstrates how to make a quick, easy and effective tool store with very basic materials. Time to get sharp for the growing season! You dig?
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[@lisarussell6153]

I didn’t grow up with a dad and we had no garden. This is the video I’ve needed all my adult life!

[@GrowVeg]

So pleased you found it handy. :-)

[@juliekraft4102]

So useful,and a splash of funny. Thanks for a few morning chuckles!🤣

[@GrowVeg]

Delighted to have offered a few chuckles Julie!

[@smsfmastergardeners]

Not only a timely video crammed with maintenance info on various tools, but entertaining and hilarious!

[@GrowVeg]

Awesome, cheers very much for watching

[@CabinGRL]

😂😂😂the scene rubbing the spade with the cloth

[@eliev7844]

Wow, absolutely love the tool rack!

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks so much. :-)

[@Beaguins]

I never get tired of your videos. They are so practical, so handy, and always to the point. I love the tool rack!

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks Beaguins, really appreciate that.

[@blueskyeranch6495]

I really enjoyed watching this. Thanks for sharing, I didn’t realize a file was all I needed.

[@ajboyd9389]

Love the only fools and horses reference. Haha

[@GrowVeg]

Well spotted!

[@darrybush5293]

I personally can’t garden without my Hori-Hori knife.

[@alanshrimpton6787]

Haha. Had a laugh about your fork replacement parts.

[@GrowVeg]

Cheers Alan!

[@madocdarkstone]

Best tool for developing beds on a new allotment - a mattock! Gets through brambles, levers out tree roots, stones and stumps, and the best tool for bringing down banks and levelling soil. Plus it gives a sense of satisfaction swinging the thing for an hour or so.

[@GrowVeg]

Very cathartic I bet!

[@patriciahartner7336]

thanks!! I LOVE the pallet rack!!!!

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks Patricia.

[@urabundant]

I so appreciate you! My son used to sharpen my tools &knives and he has grown and moved away! I was requiring this lesson! 🙏🙏🙏

[@HeyYouSA]

Man, you are on it. I was just thinking I needed to do this.

[@plantsoverpills1643]

You can really tell a lot about gardeners who keep their tools as well as you do….kudos….they look brand new. 👍🏻

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks - it's quite satisfying keeping them all spic and span. :-)

[@jolenedial618]

Thank you , much, for this. I’ve needed to see how to properly take care of my yard tools. Now, if I only had a shed. 😂 Your videos are informative and light-hearted. A joy to watch.

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks Jolene 😀

[@RachelMardle]

Love the Trigger joke!

[@Jeff-rd6hb]

Good stuff, Ben. I like the pallet tool storage idea! 👍 An additional step I like to do when tools have wooden handles is to sand with 220 grit paper then liberally apply boiled linseed oil. This keeps the wood nice & smooth and protects it from the elements.

[@GrowVeg]

Great extra tip there Jeff, many thanks.

[@patriciahartner7336]

Thanks! Great video. I agree, tools are the key!!!

[@colindean8261]

An angle grinder is your man for sharpening spades.I get a wicked weapons-grade edge on my spade for when I'm cutting deep anti-couch grass trenches in my veg patch. Gives a clean cut with minimal effort.

[@GrowVeg]

Nice work Colin!

[@cltinturkey]

Two years later I'm still loving the pallet storage I made using your idea. I had some purpose bought ones that were rubbish. I wonder that you don't have a Hori Hori knife. It's probably my most used garden implement. Digs, measures, saws, and is a handy all in one.

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks for the heads up on the Hori Hori knife. I've heard of it but never had one. Something for the Christmas wish list perhaps!

[@cltinturkey]

@@GrowVeg I think you'd love it. It has replaced three tools for me. Two years ago I thought I had lost it. This year I was digging and found it under a new bed I'd worked in. I cleaned it up and it's good as new!

[@scumteet]

Dude you crack me up. I love your channel!

[@GrowVeg]

Cheers matey!

[@penelopehammerton2907]

Now the gardener can look at himself in those shiny tools, (all winter possibly) especially the hand trowel. Thanks for sharing those useful tips with a bit of Ben humour thrown in. HAPPY CHRISTMAS to you and your family ⛄🎄🥳

[@GrowVeg]

Ha ha, thanks Penelope. And a very happy Christmas to you and yours too!

[@jgonzz10028]

I use a Dremel to sharpen my tools. It's easy, effective and fast. Also, check-out garage or estate sales for a great source for inexpensive vintage tools. The stuff that was made in the 50's and 60's was made to last..

[@GrowVeg]

The older stuff really does seem to last so much longer doesn’t it.

[@emylytle7149]

I got an old looper with wooden handles for $2.00 and it was sharp 😂

[@gailgreenberg6953]

I love my Hori knife, too.

[@FredS51]

Hi ! I love each of your videos and this one was one of the funniest :) I really enjoy it, thanks a lot !

[@GrowVeg]

Cheers Frederic

[@Avemarianow]

Shovel shovel in my hand who’s the fairest gardener of all? Lol merry Christmas I do love your videos❤️🎄❤️

[@GrowVeg]

Thank you so much. And thanks for watching. Have a Merry Christmas too

[@ihopeugrow]

My most favorite & most used garden tool is my hori hori. It’s strong and sharp, easy to clean and store. Has a lot of uses and helps me at any task. If I could keep only one tool this is definitely my choice.

[@GrowVeg]

I have heard nothing but good words about this. Might have to invest in one myself.

[@bfinney479]

Thanks for the tool rack idea. Your videos are so wonderful, thank you!

[@foreverwantingpie]

So cute 😂

[@cltinturkey]

Your pallet to store tools is brilliant! Economical, effective, cheerful, and a great way to reuse a pallet.

[@poeticpursuits1332]

The only gardening tool I have ever had is an old used gardening fork. It broke off the handle and is thin, bent, and rusty, but it is what I got.

[@bibia336]

No wonder that gardening was so hard work for me. Never cleaned my tools and never ever sharpend anything. That pallet idea is very creative! I'll be back! I have to clean and sharpen my tools before spring. Thank you thank you thank you! 💞🌸

[@GrowVeg]

You're very welcome - thanks for watching!

[@frankburns8871]

Ah, sharpening garden tools. The perfect how-to video for winter. And hey, just three short months or so until planting time again.

[@Tabby318]

Thank you! Informative and fun.

[@peterhendriks1972]

Dear Ben, it's always fun to watch your videos. Lots of useful information presented with a handful of humor... keep it up. Peter.

[@GrowVeg]

Cheers Peter - will do!

[@liamcoote6178]

Great video. Great video.

[@onionring1531]

Most of my current tools belonged to my deceased Grandparents and had been sitting in the shed rusting until recently when I took an interest in gardening. After I removed the rust and sharpened them up they function like new and look quite nice.

[@GrowVeg]

Very satisfying to get them back up to scratch like that. :-)

[@pobo6113]

Lots of fun. Nice video with good information. Your tool holder as a great idea, and looked really nice. 👍🏻

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks so much Joanne 😁

[@timlee5260]

I worked at a nursery once and one of my jobs was to clean the tools. After the dirt was cleaned off I would work the tools up and down in 55 gallon drum filled with sand and used motor oil. It did a good job of cleaning and lubricating.

[@toniedalton5448]

Thanks ! Good tips. I’m still using tools my father used when I was growing up. Some are quite valuable these days, lol ! He dies in 1975 so they have some age on them . Good tools do last.

[@GrowVeg]

They certainly do Tonie.

[@GreenSideUp]

Early part of last year I had an injured back but I still went to the plot and sharpened EVERYTHING, some of it twice!...Steve...😃

[@GrowVeg]

Nice work Steve. I hope your back is fully mended now.

[@rickthelian2215]

Merry Christmas

[@357pls]

Very cool, thanks! Almost motivates me to get right out there and get this done! One tool that I love and highly recommend is a two-handled broadfork, especially for a no-dig garden. They are essential for deeply dug beds and can also be handy for digging up root veg.

[@GrowVeg]

Great recommendation, thanks!

[@ahmedfadhil5505]

Amazing video

[@carladelagnomes]

Yes, I keep tools till they absolutely fall to pieces! I keep sharpening the metal, coating with wood with linseed oil, and putting 3 and 1 on their joints. They become old friends working with me in the garden. My steadfast partners in the garden!

[@GrowVeg]

Reliable work fellows - it's great to have tools like that. :-)

[@handfullgardeningandcrafts1252]

Gardening needs continues learning. This channel helps me a lot. Thank you so much.

[@GrowVeg]

The more you learn, the more you realise there is to learn - that's my experience of gardening anyhow.

[@handfullgardeningandcrafts1252]

@@GrowVeg Thank you so much.

[@danutabanachowicz-kosyra6033]

Thank you, super.

[@mirandaandrea8215]

What pampered tools u have! 🌳🤩

[@chrislewis-cooper4456]

Since being given one as a gift, I've found a Japanese Hori Hori All Purpose Garden knife indispensable.

[@patriciahartner7336]

I learned alot, thanks!

[@1ANRS]

Informative as always, but hilarious as well, thank you. I enjoyed watching that.

[@lorrainesveganallotment887]

Just what I needed to know. And ift raised a few laughs too. Thanks Ben.

[@GrowVeg]

Pleased to have raised a smile! 😀

[@lucybarnard3954]

Like your trigger reference 😂 I hadn’t thought of sharpening a spade makes sense thanks I think they were nails not screws in the pallet though, I already have one for my tools x

[@GrowVeg]

Great to have already got one for your tools. :-)

[@deegee8010]

Got my allotment bought the shiny stainless steel fork. Statutes digging one rang caught behind a pebble and bent. Took it to the local blacksmith who straightened it. Back to the Lottie started digging and dug a drop forged garden fork. Stainless only used for turning compost while my drop forged fork is bomb proof. Blacksmith also sharpening a drop forged draw hoe that I dug using the dug up fork.

[@GrowVeg]

Very handy to have a local blacksmith! :-)

[@deegee8010]

@@GrowVeg he’s now put a blade on an old hoe I dug up last week.

[@daisygurl3601]

Brilliant! What a fabulous reminder to get these things done during the lull of winter. Blessings...daisy

[@GrowVeg]

And to you Daisy.

[@catiepower3550]

This one is a favorite video. Informative and funny. Thank you

[@lindasands1433]

I also have a pruning saw & shears

[@Naturelover00023]

Loved it thanks

[@amiladybug9526]

I really enjoy watching the video making it so much fun . I must admit neither thought of sharping my spade .

[@smile30981]

Great video and I definitely do not take care of my gardening tools so I'll be showing them some love & care. Thanks for the steps & tips and also for the laughs!

[@GrowVeg]

Cheers for watching! :-)

[@carolavant3778]

I have several favorite tools. As far as hand tools, my single tine cultivator is one that I reach for the most. I have a 3500 sq ft in-ground garden with installed buried drip tape in two zones. Many times, I plant on both sides of the drip tape to maximize my yields. When the plants are young, the area covering the drip tape can easily become weedy. This tool allows me to weed on top of the tape. Once the plants grow a bit, they shade this area out and the weeds are suppressed. I also use this tool to weed under and around plants, and around the fixtures and main-line tubing. My second favorite tool is my double wheel hoe. This allows me to quickly weed between the rows. At my age (68), I doubt if I could adequately manage to weed a garden this size without it.

[@GrowVeg]

Those tools sound superb Carol. It's great to have such reliable tools that achieve so much.

[@francesbatycki404]

I absolutely adore the tool rack! I shall try something similar. We have a lovely garden shed but by mid season it’s a jumble in there. This would work a treat! Thank you.

[@aprilbassett1394]

Just discovered your video's and find them very good. Everything makes sense and is explained clearly. I just love your dog popping in and out of your video's, so cute! Thanks, and keep up the good work.

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks April, really appreciate that. :-)

[@CiaranDiver]

Nice one Ben, love your videos. They're practical and straightforward and delivered with a lovely dollop of cheese, keep up the good work! I really like the converted pallet tool storage, great idea. Happy Christmas and onward success in 2022.

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks so much Ciaran, that is appreciated. Good information is always best served with a good helping of cheese! Happy Christmas and New Year to you also

[@helen2061]

Good tips..loved the silly ending! 😂 Great idea for a tool holder...I use one in my shed but never occurred to me to remove a couple of slats...so much more useful! Thanks, Ben!

[@GrowVeg]

You’re welcome Helen, thank you for watching.

[@TheCigarBros]

Your channel is tv production quality. What’s your day job?!

[@GrowVeg]

Hi John, this is pretty much my day job! Keeps me nice and busy.

[@samvimes1482]

Excellent, really enjoyed this. You can also sharpen the blade on your lawnmower, just using a file. If you have an angle grinder, you can use that as well and it is super fast.

[@GrowVeg]

Great tips, thanks Sam

[@gunajaunzeme293]

I love this never ending project's out of pallets. Well done I make one too thanks for sharing the ideas

[@GrowVeg]

Cheers for watching Guna!

[@raginisundar7559]

Very nice tips to maintain garden tools happy chrismas and happy new year to u and your family.

[@GrowVeg]

And to you and yours Ragini

[@alanstreet333]

Happy New Year to you and your family. Thank you for all your Videos and Information. Look forward to 2022.

[@GrowVeg]

And to you Alan. 2022 will be a great year I'm sure of it. :-)

[@Crocs4cats]

Is it weird that I’m excited about giving my inherited tools a makeover?!😅🤓

[@GrowVeg]

Not at all!

[@Raul28153]

You can use Mineral oil from the grocery for this. It is cheap cheap cheap, non-toxic & non-carcinogenic (can't say that about 3-in-one), It's a fine light lubricant, and protects steel from oxidization just as well.

[@GrowVeg]

Brilliant, thanks for the tip there Raul.

[@vermiliongamboge155]

Great video!

[@kasherblundell1950]

So helpful and simple! Thanks as always 🌻

[@lyndaturner6686]

Thanks for the advice, I have one of those stones and I didn’t realise it had to be wet , also wasn’t quite sure of the technique especially on secateurs and shears, so I’m all set for a cleaning and sharpening session, as soon as the demands of Christmas have passed. Merry Christmas to you and your family and stay safe.

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks Lynda, and to you too.

[@valoriegriego5212]

Merry Christmas to you and your family!🙂 A very good tutorial which reminds me I need to show more love to my garden helpers.🙂 Thanks for the knowledge!👍

[@GrowVeg]

You’re welcome Valerie, and Merry Christmas to you and your family too

[@paularobinson3615]

Fab 😁😁

[@anapaulacrawford5837]

All makes sense. Thank you for the info! God bless!

[@GrowVeg]

And you Ana Paula

[@toniedalton5448]

Thanks ! Something I neglect to do usually. Just got a new whet stone ! Especially my hoes and shovels ! Good tips

[@nikkiclarke4417]

Hi ben, thank you for sharing the video. I was wondering about how to take care of the wooden parts of my garden tools . Thank you so much. Merry Christmas

[@GrowVeg]

And to you Nikki

[@lunarbloom3587]

Extremely helpful video as always! Thank you 😊

[@easypeasy2991]

Great thanks! Have been wondering how to sharpen my secateurs… but the tool rack I think I’ll pass.

[@moonrose9278]

I love your videos!! This is my 3rd year gardening and i am adding more veggies and i’m so excited (:

[@mybelovedchaos]

Very fun and informative video!

[@John-gj9db]

Brilliant tips Ben, awesome, thanks 🙏

[@mbuhtz]

What a great project! And excellent advice for maintaining our tools (which I really should get to, oops)

[@justalurkr]

10:52 Narcissus in His Garden Shed 😉

[@buttons3232]

What a ham 😁 Thanx for the tips and the pallet idea- a good one! I do wonder what kind of file you use when sharpening the tools? My whetstone is pretty awkward for the tight spaces. Do have happy, healthy holiday season. Gotta love the family, friends and fans too! A blessed Christmas to all 🇺🇸✨🇺🇸

[@GrowVeg]

And a blessed Christmas to you. I used a basic file from my toolset. I think the best ones are diamond files, which give the very best finish

[@barrywaddington3195]

You do make me laugh. usually for the wrong reasons but thank you. Keep it up mate.

[@GrowVeg]

Cheers Barry, will do!

[@sas-sbs-]

merry Christmas mate and a happy new year

[@GrowVeg]

And to you my good man!

[@mirandaandrea8215]

What pampered tools you have!🌳🤩

[@GrowVeg]

They are indeed!

[@waynepearce6120]

Lovey swoe

[@Artzenflowers]

Love the pallet rack idea! TY Merry Christmas!

[@GrowVeg]

And to you Nancy.

[@michaellindsay1093]

Yes Ben iv got a tool for you to have a look at it is a soil miller wolf tools amazing

[@GrowVeg]

Cheers for the recommendation Michael

[@laurieanne9712]

Did you recently replace or cleaning your cold frame glass there!? What do you clean it with, please? This video: so useful! Thank you!

[@GrowVeg]

I haven’t cleaned it recently Laurie. But would recommend simply water with a bit of dish soap squeezed in to get a lather. Sometimes the old ways are the best

[@susanneb9786]

💚

[@johnpage5103]

lol this would've made good valentine episode ;)

[@GrowVeg]

Think it might’ve sent most away screaming in horror though John! 😂

[@fellowshipwithfamily-charl2127]

Only fools & horses joke in there 😂 Yeh I know that one, it's a funny joke that is!! Love the vid.

[@GrowVeg]

Ha ha, so pleased that was spotted! It’s a classic isn’t it?!

[@lifestapestry2968]

If you can get gun oil then your onto a winner, not only does it lubricate, it also stops rust, I won't get a wooden handle for a trowel anymore as I've broken two now and both times the woods split.

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks for the recommendation.