Working with a dull blade will cost you time, effort, accuracy and potentially even your safety. A sharp blade ensures you can work efficiently, effortlessly, accurately and safely.

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It depends on the size of your lawn and how often you mow it, but for best cutting performance, lawn mower blades typically need sharpening after every 25 hours of use. For the average homeowner, this equates to about twice a growing season.

When you notice that your lawn looks uneven or the grass blades look ripped, rather than cleanly cut, after mowing, it’s time to sharpen your mower’s blades.

If you notice that your lawn looks uneven or the grass blades look ripped, rather than cleanly cut, after mowing, this is a sign that your lawn mower needs sharpening.

You may also notice that your grass gets a light brownish haze a day or two after mowing, this is because an uneven cut leaves the lawn open to infection which causes blades of grass to yellow.

Nope! Your mower blades can be sharpened regardless of how full the tank is.

For best results, bring the whole mower so that the blades can be reset and balanced. This service is called a “sharpening and set”.

Look out for the following to know that your chainsaw is in need of sharpening:

• The chain does not pull itself into the wood, it has to be forced to cut by applying pressure to the chainsaw
• When crosscutting, fine sawdust is produced from the cut instead of coarse, thick chips of wood
• There is smoke when cutting, even though the chain is well lubricated and the chain is tensioned correctly
• When cutting there is a pull toward one direction – this means there are dull cutters on one side of the chain or irregular cutter lengths
• The saw chatters and bounces during the cutting instead of pulling itself into the wood

If your chainsaw has been used on sand, dirt, rocks or nails, it will need sharpening immediately.

As a rule of thumb with general use on wood, you should inspect the chain for damage after each time you use your chainsaw and sharpen the chain each time you refuel your chainsaw.

If your secateurs are ripping, rather than cleanly cutting, your plants this is a sign that they need sharpening. You’re also likely to notice that pruning requires more effort than before and leaves your plants damaged.

With regular use, secateurs should be sharpened every few weeks, but if in doubt, the sharper the better!

Take a look at the cut pattern of branches and twigs and if the cuts are frayed, rather than clean cut, you should sharpen your hedge trimmers.

During use of the hedge trimmers, you may also notice a pulling or tugging sensation, this is an indication that the blades are catching and have become dull.

On average, hedge trimmer blades need sharpening after about 50 hours of use.

Here are some tips to help you look after and ensure the longevity of your garden tools and equipment so you can keep your green fingers and avoid tired hands:

• Before use, ensure all bolts and screws are tight
• After each use, use a soft brush to remove soil and dirt and wipe off any sap
• After each use, allow your tools to dry before putting them away in storage
• Store your tools by hanging them to make sure each tool has enough room and is not at risk of being damaged by your other tools
• As often as you can, use a lubricant to oil the metal parts of your tools to prevent rust and keep hinges working smoothly
• As often as you can, use disinfectant and a cloth to give the blades a good clean and remove harmful bacteria
• As often as you can, oil and sand wooden handles, or use strong tape to bandage cracks or damage in plastic handles

Here are some options to help you with removing rust on your tools:

1. Coat the rusty parts of your tool in WD-40, leave for 10 minutes, then use an abrasive brush, such as a steel wool brush, to scrape off the rust. Finish by rubbing the metal parts of your tool with fine grain sand paper to ensure the metal is left smooth.
2. Soak the rust covered part of your tool in white vinegar and salt for a few hours, then use an abrasive brush like a steel wool brush to remove any remaining rust and finish off by rubbing the blades with fine grain sand paper to leave the metal nice and smooth.