Identify and describe common garden tools and their maintenance.

• A: This is a spade or shovel.
• B: These are pruning shears or secateurs.
• C: This is a garden fork or digging fork.
• D: This is a pickaxe or mattock.
• E: This is a hoe (partially visible).
• F: Tool F is not visible in the provided image.

b)

• I (on tool A): Handle
• II (on tool A): Blade or Head
• III (on tool C): Tines or Prongs
• IV (on tool D): Handle

c)

• B (Pruning shears): Used for cutting small branches or stems of plants.
• E (Hoe): Used for weeding, cultivating soil, or making furrows.
• F: Tool F is not visible in the provided image, so its use cannot be stated.

d)

• 1. Clean the blades after each use to remove sap and dirt.
• 2. Sharpen the blades regularly to ensure efficient cutting.
• 3. Oil or lubricate the pivot points and blades to prevent rust and ensure smooth operation.
• 4. Store the tool in a dry place to prevent corrosion.

a)
A: Spade
B: Pruning shears
C: Garden fork
D: Pickaxe
E: Hoe
F: Not visible

b)
I: Handle
II: Blade
III: Tines
IV: Handle

c)
B: Cutting small branches or stems.
E: Weeding or cultivating soil.
F: Not visible.

d)

1. Clean the blades after use.
2. Sharpen the blades regularly.
3. Oil or lubricate moving parts.
4. Store in a dry place.