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How to Sharpen a Pruner

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Pruning shears can be found in any gardener's tool kit.

Properly cleaning and sharpening your pruning shears will extend the life of your pruner for decades and help keep your garden looking its best. Many people use their pruners and instead of taking the time to maintain them, they find it much simpler to just buy a new pair, which can get expensive over time. Cleaning, sharpening and storing your gardening equipment is essential in saving your money for other gardening uses. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

  • Steel wool pad
  • Soapy water solution
  • Sharpening file or stone
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Instructions

    • 1

      Dip a steel wool pad and the pruner in soapy water. Use the pad to clean the entire pruning shears before sharpening. Rinse off the soap and dry completely with a soft cloth.

    • 2

      Moisten a sharpening file or sharpening stone. Use circular motions on the bevel of the blades to sharpen them.

    • 3

      Rinse off the pruning shears with soapy water. Dry the shears off with a cloth and test them. Repeat sharpening if necessary.

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