Tackle your garden tools
"Use steel wool and methylated spirits
to clean and disinfect your secateur
blades," says Chloe. Follow up with a
whetstone or diamond sharpener to
keep edges sharp, and spray moving
parts - for example springs and
blades - with a lubricating oil.
To maintain larger tools, such as
spades, shovels and hoes, remove dirt
from surfaces and use a metal file to
sharpen the edges. "Apply linseed oil
to the handles as this will help extend
the life of the timber," adds Chloe.
O Keep in mind...
I Always wear a mask and gloves when handling
compost, mulch or potting mix.
1 If using products to deal with pests, diseases
or weeds, read the label, follow the instructions
carefully and wear suitable protective equipment.
A wide-head rake will help
to speed up collection of
1 Store all garden chemicals out of the reach of
children and pets.
1 Take care when sharpening equipment with
blades, and make sure sharp garden tools are
safely stored where children can't reach them.
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XL solid leaf rake,
$29.98, I/N: 0014480
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1 Cyclone 'Premium' 280L XL round garden bag, $19.98, I/N: 0242131. 2 Yates 'Dynamic Lifter' organic soil improver and plant fertiliser, $25.30/17.5kg,
I/N: 2960278. 3 Seasol 'EarthCare' organic weedkiller concentrate, $19.98/1L, I/N: 0274159. 4 Spear & Jackson long handle 14 tine garden rake, $19,
I/N: 3360335. 5 Trojan fibreglass D handle garden fork, $43, I/N: 3360925. 6 Rocket super fine steel wool, $4.40, I/N: 1661303. 7 Diggers methylated
spirits, $4.95/1L, I/N: 1560782. 8 Seasol 'Seaweed Solution' liquid fertiliser concentrate, $5.97/600ml, I/N: 0086799. 9 Cyclone stainless steel weeder,
$11.50, I/N: 3360999. 10 Tumbleweed 'Compost Mate' tool, $21, I/N: 3363916. 11 Cyclone long timber handle rake/hoe cultivator, $39.94, I/N: 0147453.
12 Lynn River 'Showa 310' gardening gloves in Green, $11.90/medium, I/N: 3364302. 13 Bata 'Weatherguard' gumboots in Black/Grey, $22/size 5,
I/N: 0175821. Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered.
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