Rake the mulch to the aisles between rows or to the edge of the strawberry bed. If there is a threat of frost during bloom, the mulch can be lightly raked back over the plants. Proper maintenance of tools aids in extending the life of your garden equipment and makes working with them easier and more efficient. Hoses don't need a great deal of care, but the better their care, the longer their life. One of the first things not to do is to kink the hose.
Any kink becomes a weak point and kinks restrict water flow.
Also, the hose often cracks in these locations. Do not store them on nails as this promotes kinking and weak spots in the hose. Store hoses on reels, hose supports or simply coil loosely. These methods prevent sagging and kinking. Before storing the hose make sure all the water has been drained out.