Cleaning Garden Tools

A picture of dirty hedge trimmers on a sink counter.

Learn easy tips to clean your gardening tools to stop rust, prevent disease and give them longer life. Tom Butzler from Penn State Extension talks you through the steps to prepare and store your tools for winter.

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