With your camera in hand, check out the several places you see that might look good in your yard. These are permanent items most times and require a lot of planning to be included in the gardening design. Look at photos, snap pictures and talk to people. It will be worth the time.
Looking for stuff that is misplaced takes up a lot of time for the gardener. If these things have a proper place to reside, you can use that time much better. If it is possible, put up a greenhouse or at least designate an out building as a potting shed. This is where most of your stuff will be when you need it. Your pots and soil will be there when you need it.