Professional gardeners reveal how they store gardening tools properly in the fall without damage – you'll need to consider humidity, rain, and cooler temperatures

A small red garden shed surrounded by green bushes and tress, and scattered garden tools. .

As the growing season winds down towards the end of summer – and your motivation with it – it can be tempting to toss your tools into a shed and forget about them until spring. However, the way you store them could make or break how they hold up for next year’s planting.

Cooler temperatures, wetter weather, and fluctuating humidity can take a toll on tools if left unprotected, experts say.