It’s a good idea to lubricate your garden shears so that they never get stuck or difficult to use. It prevents rust on the metal and also prevents wood from cracking. u003cstrongu003eYou can use linseed oil, tung oil, or cooking oil.u003c/strongu003e I personally use a cooking spray as I always have it on hand, and it makes lubricating a breeze.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eYou want to u003cstrongu003eoil both the blades and wooden handleu003c/strongu003e if it has one. Rub the oil on the surface with a scrap cloth and then wipe away any excess oil.