{"id":1504,"date":"2011-03-27T09:15:17","date_gmt":"2011-03-27T20:15:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/backyardcity.wordpress.com\/?p=1504"},"modified":"2012-07-01T19:43:00","modified_gmt":"2012-07-01T19:43:00","slug":"4-quick-tips-for-keeping-garden-tools-happy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/4-quick-tips-for-keeping-garden-tools-happy\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Quick Tips for Keeping Garden Tools Happy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.backyardcity.com\/Images\/PIC\/542-93-550-lg.jpg?resize=180%2C180\" alt=\"Gardening Tools\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Whether you&#8217;re new to gardening or have been toiling in the soil for years, you rely on <a title=\"Garden Tools\" href=\"http:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/garden-accessories\/PIC-Picnic-Time-5-Piece-Garden-Tool-Set-Botanica.htm\" target=\"_blank\">garden tools<\/a> that are in good working condition.\u00a0 Poorly maintained garden tools don&#8217;t last long and most likely make gardening chores more of a chore.<\/p>\n<p>The best way to make sure your tools work well for you\u00a0over the long\u00a0haul\u00a0is to give them a little TLC after each use. \u00a0Time consuming?\u00a0 No way.\u00a0 In fact, here are four quick and\u00a0easy ways to keep\u00a0your tools in top shape during the gardening season:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ditch the Dirt <\/strong>&#8212; Remove any dirt from tools after each use.\u00a0\u00a0Fresh dirt will usually come off quickly and easily when tools are rinsed with a hose or dipped in a bucket of water. Tough dirt can be rubbed off with\u00a0some water and a wet rag.\u00a0 If left to dry,\u00a0caked-on dirt is harder to remove and makes digging tasks more challenging the next time the tools are needed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Repel Rust and Rot <\/strong>&#8212; Dry off wet tools before putting them away.\u00a0 Wooden handles can rot and metal parts can rust when water is left sitting on garden tools.\u00a0 Keep a clean\u00a0rag or towel handy for this purpose.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ship-Shape Shears\u00a0<\/strong>&#8212; Rub the cutting blades of pruning shears and loppers with a dab of oil on an old rag before hanging them up for the night.\u00a0 This will clean off any debris and keep them working<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"border: 0px;\" title=\"Storage Shed\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.backyardcity.com\/Images\/CSI\/Cabana-small.jpg?resize=126%2C126\" alt=\"Garden Storage Sheds\" width=\"126\" height=\"126\" border=\"0\" \/> smoothly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stow Your Stuff <\/strong>&#8212; Give your garden tools some shelter to protect them from exposure to weather and to keep them out of reach of children and animals.\u00a0 A <a title=\"Garden Storage Sheds\" href=\"http:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Storage-Sheds-Outdoor-Garden.htm\" target=\"_blank\">storage shed<\/a> dedicated to gardening tools and supplies is a handy addition in any yard.\u00a0 Using storage sheds for gardening gear\u00a0frees up space in the garage and ensures that your tools and supplies are protected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A little daily maintenance goes a long way toward keeping garden tools in good working shape throughout the heaviest months of gardening.\u00a0 Keep the necessary cleaning gear close to\u00a0where you store your tools.\u00a0 Doing so will make it that much easier to\u00a0care for\u00a0your tools\u00a0before putting them away.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you&#8217;re new to gardening or have been toiling in the soil for years, you rely on garden tools that are in good working condition.\u00a0 Poorly maintained garden tools don&#8217;t last long and most likely make gardening chores more of a chore. The best way to make sure your tools work well for you\u00a0over the long\u00a0haul\u00a0is to give them a little TLC after each use. &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/4-quick-tips-for-keeping-garden-tools-happy\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">4 Quick Tips for Keeping Garden Tools Happy<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&raquo;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[7,20],"tags":[194,199,203,512],"class_list":["post-1504","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-garden-tools-tips","category-storage-solutions","tag-garden-sheds","tag-garden-tools","tag-gardening","tag-storage-sheds"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2Nnyf-og","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":586,"url":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/stock-up-for-spring-with-a-garden-shed\/","url_meta":{"origin":1504,"position":0},"title":"Stock Up for Spring with a Garden Shed","author":"Sara May","date":"January 8, 2010","format":false,"excerpt":"It's never too early to get ready for spring gardening, even if the snow is still shin deep.\u00a0 Spring preparations require stocking up on gardening essentials like\u00a0soil and seeds, and there is no better time to prepare your gardening tools for a new season of use.\u00a0 A sturdy cedar garden\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Garden Tools &amp; Tips&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Garden Tools &amp; Tips","link":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/category\/garden-tools-tips\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/gardendelight.jpg?resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":1945,"url":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/do-you-have-a-new-years-gardening-resolution\/","url_meta":{"origin":1504,"position":1},"title":"Do You Have a New Year&#8217;s Gardening Resolution?","author":"Sara May","date":"December 26, 2011","format":false,"excerpt":"If you're an avid gardener, I'm willing to bet that you have at least one item on your New Year's resolutions list related to your gardening plans for the upcoming season.\u00a0 Whether it's on your list of resolutions or not, most gardeners I know have one particular item toward the\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Garden Tools &amp; Tips&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Garden Tools &amp; Tips","link":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/category\/garden-tools-tips\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"Cedar Storage Sheds and Garden Sheds","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.backyardcity.com\/Images\/CSI\/Gardener-G66.jpg?resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":1999,"url":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/why-cedar-is-the-best-choice-for-garden-sheds\/","url_meta":{"origin":1504,"position":2},"title":"Why Cedar Is the Best Choice for Garden Sheds","author":"Sara May","date":"February 27, 2012","format":false,"excerpt":"Outdoor storage sheds are an essential accessory for today's homes. 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