Gardening Tip of the Day - Keeping Your Tools Clean

Here's a tip I heard many years ago from Martha Stewart:

Keep a pail or container in the garage or tool shed. Fill with sand and some motor oil.  After your gardening chores are done, run your hand tools, shovels ect. through the sand.  Use a clipping motion with your clippers, keeping them clean and sharp.   Keep a rag close by for clean-up afterward.