It may or may not surprise you that there are many different types of rakes and they all have a specific purpose. Finding the right rake for your yard cleanup job can make the job easier, more efficient, and help you get the desired results from your yard cleanup jobs. Rakes are one of those garden tools that help make gardening a whole lot easier, and their use is not to be underestimated!

We’re going to go through 5 of the most popular rakes for different jobs, so keep reading below!

1. Shrub Rake. Shrub rakes are small, compact little rakes that make perennial border cleanup a breeze. They are lightweight and great for small spaces. Usually only about 8 inches wide, it’s narrow head ensures you can get in between those pesky flowers and graveyard of garden gunk in no time. Because of its small size, its often a good choice to help spread mulch or compost on the beds around your plants without tearing their leaves or breaking any stems.

2. Thatch Rake. T hatch occurs as a result of accumulated debris at the base of turf grass, it’s a problem because it’s not nourishing to new plant growth, and can impede the ability for healthy grass to grow. To solve it, you need a thatch rake which is specifically designed to remove thatch. They can be one sided or two sided depending on which on you choose and have thick blades that can get ½ down into the grass for thatch removal. Once done with removing thatch, you can put grass seed down to make your lawn vibrant again.

3. Plastic Leaf Rake. A favorite amongst home gardeners, this is a basic, no-frills kind of rake that is good for raking up debris in your yard. They are often comfortable to use, with padded handles and can make leaf clean up quick and efficient.

4. Metal Leaf Rake. Raking leaves and how you go about it is a matter of personal preference. Metal leaf rakes are a good multipurpose rake. The springy nature of this rake is perfect for working debris out of evergreen and deciduous shrubs, and for raking leaves.

5. Garden Rake. Garden rakes are heavy and durable and perfect for breaking up compacted soil and preparing the ground for planting. They are also helpful for pulling heavy debris and big chunks out of an area due to its sturdy construction and forged carbon steel attributes.

If you would rather someone else do the raking for you, give us a call! One of the services we offer is leaf removal as part of our Premier Turf program. As always, consultations are free, so head on over here to contact us, today!