Cleaning and caring for Garden Tools - articles roundup

Here are great articles from our archives on the care and keeping of garden tools - and why keeping them clean is so important

We've rounded up articles from past years to help you get a head start on getting your garden tools ready for the 2025 season, plus a reminder that garden cleanup timing is important for bees and other beneficial insects who may be sheltering in garden debris until consistent warm temps.

• How to clean and sanitize your garden tools
• Garden tools: A little effort now will make gardening easier when Spring arrives

• 5 great garden habits for a smooth growing season

• The right time to tackle garden cleanup isn't as early as you think
  

Wisdom holds that the best time for Spring clean-up in cold climates is after seven days of 50-degree temperatures.