Fall might be here, but that doesn’t mean you need to stop taking care of your backyard. In fact, this is the ideal time to do those crucial gardening chores to ensure your plants and lawn are in good shape for next year.

But before you get to work outdoors, there’s one fall garden task we often forget to do — that will prevent our plants from diseases and pests. And while we might assume it would be jobs such as raking leaves or protecting your lawn, this task is not so obvious. So what is this one fall garden task we mustn't skip?

Clean your garden tools

Even our trusted gardening tools need some TLC this fall. If you don’t clean them properly — especially during the fall — the wetter, cooler weather can increase the risk of spreading diseases like powdery mildew, and attract pests.

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