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A detailed buying guide: how to choose a garden rake.
Rakes are used to level soil, break up clods, collect leaves, grass and debris, and cover seeds with soil. This section includes straight-tooth rakes for soil, fan rakes for leaves and grass, wide aluminium rakes and dethatching rakes for lawns. About materials: hand tool materials, hardness, coatings and ergonomics.
A rake with straight rigid teeth levels soil and breaks up clods, while a fan rake with springy tines gently gathers leaves and grass. A dethatching rake with sharp blades clears thatch and moss from the lawn.
A wide rake works quickly on open ground, while a narrow one fits between beds and shrubs. More densely spaced teeth pick up fine debris better, while widely spaced teeth suit large leaves and twigs.
Steel rakes are strong for soil work, plastic ones are light and inexpensive for leaves, and aluminium rakes are light and rust-free. Check that the teeth are firmly fixed and do not bend under pressure.
The handle should reach roughly to your shoulder so you can work with a straight back. Fibreglass and aluminium handles are light and do not rot, while a wooden handle is easy to replace.
During long work the handle rubs against your palm, so a rubberised grip and gloves help prevent blisters. About choosing gloves: how to choose work gloves.
Never leave a rake on the ground with its teeth facing up, as this is dangerous. After work, clean soil and grass off the teeth and hang the tool in a dry place: how to maintain, store and organize hand tools.
At ToolsArmenia you can choose a rake by type, width, material and handle for soil, leaves and lawns.
