Check garden tools: You should take a particularly close look at some of them. Store secateurs, lawnmowers, etc.

in a dry, protected place. Some materials cannot tolerate frost - rubber, for example, becomes porous more quickly. Dry the tool well afterwards so that it doesn't rust. Sharpen and care for blades : Garden and hedge shears become dull with use - a sharpening stone brings them back into shape. Check rubber parts : Are the garden hose and rubber seals still intact or is the material porous? If something is broken, get a replacement.