Once you're able to tend to your garden after heavy rainfall, make sure you remove critters that may have made their way into your garden and get rid of weeds, if any.
Water-loving critters like snails and slugs rely on moisture to survive, so they will come out, especially during rains, and feast on any garden greens they can find.
Start by searching your garden's soil and the plants that reside there for the critters, being sure to turn over leaves that they could be hiding under and munching on.
Once you've located the snails or slugs, use gloves or a shovel to carefully pick up the slimy creatures and put them in an open container like a bucket or cup.
Put on your garden gloves and carefully pull each weed from the base. This is also a great time to remove any branches, sticks, and debris that may have blown into your garden.