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Sharpening secateurs can bring a new lease of life to your tools. Here’s how to do it. Photographs Britt Willoughby Dyer <\/p>

By Gardens Illustrated Team\n <\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 28 February 2024 at 10:23 AM<\/p>

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A well-tended garden requires well-kept tools. It\u2019s good to sharpen secateurs regularly, especially after a heavy or prolonged period of use. A dull blade is frustrating and leaves ragged cuts on plants. For best results, you should use a diamond sharpener or sharpening stone. In peak condition they are a pleasure to use; efficient and sharp and longer lasting.<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n

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