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Choose the right rake for the job

30 May 2023

Autumn is one of our favourite seasons in the garden, and there’s no shortage of jobs to do! Garden rakes are essential this time of year, and understanding which one’s best for the task at hand will ensure you get the job done right. Whether you’re dealing with compacted soil, clearing debris, or prepping garden beds, choosing the right garden rake matters.

Here's a closer look at different types of rakes and their unique uses in and around the yard.

Soil Rakes

If you’ve got piles of soil, gravel or material that you’re looking to spread or move, get your hands on Cyclone’s Landscape 16T Rake. This garden and landscape rake is designed for tougher jobs than a leaf rake can handle, making it ideal for levelling and spreading gravel, soil, stones, mulch, compost and garden waste. It features a long ash hardwood timber handle with a smooth clear lacquer finish to prevent splinters and a 90° rear edge reinforcement on the rake, which gives the rake extra strength for spreading materials and tackling tougher jobs. This is also a dependable gravel rake when preparing outdoor pathways or driveways.

16T Landscape Rake

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Leaf Rakes

Autumn foliage is stunning, but when the leaves fall, it’s time to rake them up and add them to the compost. Be sure to remove leaves from lawns where they can smother turf, or along paths where they can become a slippery mess. Cyclone’s Extra Wide Leaf Rake is perfect for collecting leaves, grass clippings, twigs and garden debris and the extra wide 760mm tine shape covers large areas quickly. It’s also a lightweight rake and features a long handle, so it’s easy on your back.

Extra Wide Leaf Rake

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Thatching Rakes

Thatch is a layer of dead grass and organic matter that settles in and around the base of your lawn. When it gets too thick it can prevent precious water and food from getting down to the grass roots. To remove thatch, mow your lawn first then rake the lawn with a Cyclone Thatch Rake. It features an extra-long timber handle, an adjustable angle to suit all lawn types and durable zinc plated steel tines. The straight metal tines are perfect for removing thatch and the curved flexible tines are ideal for cultivating soil.

Thatching Rake

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Nail Rakes

If you are cultivating, aerating or scarifying soil in preparation for planting, look out for Cyclone’s 16T Nail Rake. The pointed nail-like teeth are designed to penerate the soil, so each stroke creates perfect seed furrows ready for sowing lawn seed or the new season’s crop. It can also be used to rake soil, stones, leaves and garden debris. Featuring 16 sharpened tines for greater soil penetration and a long ash hardwood timber handle for superior comfort and control. This tool also doubles as an effective stone rake.

16T Nail Rake

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While the above garden rakes cover most of your seasonal garden needs, there are even more specialty options depending on your task:

  • A Fibreglass Handle Landscape Rake is ideal for levelling and spreading stones 
  • A Courtyard Rake can be used for cleaning and clearing awkward spots.
  • A Shrub Rake has a narrow head, ideal for reaching tight spots between bushes and hedges.
  • A Hand Fan Rake is excellent for small-space gardening or tidying corners of your yard.
  • Leaf Scoops combine raking and lifting for fast cleanup during big garden clears.
  • Rakes with plastic tines offer gentler action on delicate areas, while metal rakes and aluminum rakes provide strength for tough debris and soil work.

With so many options available, selecting the right tool depends on your specific job and garden environment. From breaking up soil with a nail rake to collecting autumn leaves with an aluminum or plastic leaf rake, or levelling gravel with a landscape rake—each rake has its place. Understanding the differences between each type helps you get the job done efficiently and protect your lawn and soil in the process.

Pro tip: Rake in the same direction as the wind to make clean-up faster and more efficient!

Published

30 May 2023

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