4. Store garden tools and accessories. If you have small potted plants you don't want to bring inside, toss them into the compost. It's generally better to just start fresh next year. Turn any empty large containers upside down to avoid water collecting inside. Untwist and untangle hoses, and wind them in a neat circle to put inside so they won't freeze and crack.
Aluminum normally resists rust, but it can pit and dull with exposure to sun and water. Wash it and apply car wax to keep it shiny and protected. Wrought iron can also get banged up and damaged; touch it up with a rust-resistant primer wherever bare metal is exposed. Really rusty pieces can be sandblasted and powder coated by a professional.
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