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By Matt Breen\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Monday, 20 June 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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The best garden rakes help with all kinds of different outdoor tasks, from levelling out seed beds to sweeping up leaves, stray stones and bark chips.<\/p>\n

Of course, with the right care, fallen leaves and other garden waste can have many benefits for your outdoor space. Leaves are great fun to kick through, and they provide much-needed nutrients for the soil<\/a>, but allowing piles of clippings to rot can also be a problem, attracting pests and quickly turning into an eyesore.<\/p>\n

The best option is to add them to your plant beds or compost bin<\/a>, but you\u2019ll need a good garden rake.<\/p>\n

Across online retailers, there\u2019s a wide variety of different rakes on sale, so before choosing one, it\u2019s important to know how you\u2019ll use it. We\u2019ve rounded up a selection of the best garden rakes to get you started.<\/p>\n

What is a garden rake for?<\/h2>\n

A garden rake can be used for spreading and levelling soil, gravel, sand and bark chips, or sweeping up leaves and other garden waste.<\/p>\n

How to choose the best garden rake<\/h2>\n
  • Usage<\/strong> \u2013 If you\u2019ll be doing tough jobs like turning over soil or levelling a lawn, a heavy-duty rake with claw-like tines could be best. For clearing leaves, twigs and grass clippings, a lawn rake with thin, closely set tines will catch stray materials. You could even opt for a set of plastic leaf scoops or an electric rake.<\/li>\n
  • Handle length<\/strong> \u2013 Individual leaf scoops can be a good choice if you have a small lawn or piles of material to pick up. But for anyone who tends to get an achey back or has a big space to tidy, a long-handled garden rake is the more sensible option.<\/li>\n
  • Material<\/strong> \u2013 The type of material your rake is made from will affect how hardwearing, durable and eco-friendly it is. Think about your priorities to find the best garden rakes for you.<\/li>\n
  • Aesthetics<\/strong> \u2013 If you plan on displaying your rake, or even if you just appreciate an attractive garden tool, you may want to invest in a wooden or metal model.<\/li>\n<\/ul>

    Best garden rakes for everyday jobs in 2022<\/h2>\n

    Kent and Stowe stainless steel soil rake<\/h3>\n
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