Leaf Rake
The head is fan shaped with between about eighteen to twenty eight flat tines, or tangs. The ends of the tines, or tangs, should be flat and should be bent at angle so that when in use the ends either point straight downwards or are angled slightly towards you.
The handles range in length form around 106cm (42inches) to around 137cm (54inches).
What's This Rake Used For?
The leaf rake is used for removing leaves and debris from lawns - it is too light a rake for many other uses.
How Do You Use This Rake?
The easiest way to find the right length for you is to select one which measures from the ground to your ear. The best position for using a rake is to stand upright, holding the rake as you would a broom. In this position and holding the rake downwards on the lawn you should be able to rake about 30cm (12inches) or so in front of you without bending your back and without feeling any strain or discomfort in anyway.
Bottom Line:
This is a really useful tool - a gentle, environmentally-sound tool when compared to a noisy leaf-blower - but an effective one for its intended purpose. There are few things as nice as making a large pile of leaves and then playing with your kids in it. :-)
Having said that, I do tend to use my lawn mower on my leaves because it chops them up -and I blow them all chopped up onto my flower beds for mulch. If I had a smaller garden (less than 8 acres) I would use a leaf rake and pull leaves over to my perennial flower beds.
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