

Landscape rakes are very wide rakes that have been specifically designed to smooth out gravel and other substrate surfaces or areas of your yard. Perfect for tilling soil, leveling seedbeds, and raking away stones. With a strong metalhead, and metal tines at a right angle spaced around 1 inch apart. Soil RakeĪ soil rake is a must-have for any gardener. Or better still get yourself a leaf blower to save time and effort. Personally, I like a plastic leaf rake that I can use on paving without the terrible screeching noise of metal tines on concrete. Leaves are lightweight, so it’s common to see them made with a wide and long fan shades head with either plastic or metal tines. Leaf RakeĪ leaf rake is very similar to a lawn rake and to be honest…they could be considered dual purpose. The tines are typically around half an inch apart to clutch the grass clippings whilst skimming across the surface of your lawn. This is a versatile tool with a short fan-shaped head, with metal tines that are curved at the end. Lawn RakeĪ lawn rake is used to clear the grass clippings off your lawn after mowing. Let’s run down the different designs and what they are used for. While most people presume that a rake is a one size fits all tool, there are many designs tailored to performing specific tasks or offering specific attributes. Whether you’re looking to clear leaves off the ground in the fall or tidy up trimmings as you get prepared for summer, a good rake is essential.
