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Here’s How to Choose the Right Rake for Your Lawn & Garden

A great rake is an essential lawn and garden tool. With a variety of rakes available for key tasks, you’ll be equipped for all your outdoor maintenance duties. Having the right rake on hand will help you get the job done right — and with less time and effort. Here’s what you need to know

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Common Types of Lawn Rakes

Lawn rakes (a.k.a. leaf rakes or fan rakes) use a wide row of long, flexible tines (or teeth) to cover large areas of grass, collecting clippings, leaves and organic litter in the process. Here are the two most common types.

A plastic leaf rakes

A spring-braced steel fan rakes

Common Types of Garden Rakes

Garden rakes have a sturdy, metal head and rigid tines designed for maximum durability and traction. This makes it easy to turn over soil in your garden, break up dirt clods or cut through weeds and roots. Here are the most popular types.

A bow rake

A landscape rake

A levelling rake

A hand rake

Other Garden Tools & Accessories

Keep your garden growing strong with outdoor maintenance tools that will complement your lawn rake or garden rake.

A leaf blower
Yard waste bags
A pair of garden gloves

A wheelbarrow
A shovel
A tool organizer
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