Rakes

Different rake types suit different tasks. For example, a fan or leaf rake is great for gathering leaves, lawn clippings and weeds, while a stronger landscape rake is better for clearing, raking and spreading materials like stones, soil, leaves and garden debris. To help you decide, check our guide on how to pick the right rake for the job.

Yes - but you’ll want to pick the right type of rake for the task: use a lighter leaf rake or fan rake for lawn debris like leaves and grass clippings; use a landscape or nail-type rake when working soil or preparing garden beds, compost or mulch. Rakes are versatile but the right type makes all the difference.

Leaf rakes have wide fan-shaped heads with flexible tines - making them ideal for gathering leaves, grass clippings, or light debris without damaging turf or delicate garden beds. In contrast, landscape rakes feature stronger heads and strong tines, designed to break up soil, spread compost or gravel, or level surfaces.

Raking is ideal for surface-level maintenance: removing fallen leaves, grass clippings, and light debris. However, if you’re aerating soil, planting, or doing deep soil work, hand tools like trowels, forks or cultivators rather than a rake may be more effective.

Absolutely. Choosing the right rake (like a landscape rake) can help spread mulch, compost or gravel evenly, loosen the top layer of soil, and create a level surface ready for planting or laying lawn seed.