14 Different Types of Rakes and Uses for Each

This is a common rake with a wide, fan-shaped head and flexible tines. It is primarily used for gathering leaves, grass clippings, and other lightweight debris from lawns and gardens.

Leaf Rake

Also known as a bow rake, it has a sturdy, straight head with short, rigid tines. It is designed for tasks like leveling soil, spreading mulch, and removing stones or debris from the garden.

Garden Rake

 This rake has a long, straight head with widely spaced, sturdy tines. It is used for tasks such as grading soil, spreading gravel, and leveling surfaces.

Landscape Rake

With long, sharp tines, a thatch rake is specifically designed to remove thatch, which is a layer of dead grass and other organic material that accumulates between the soil and the living grass blades.

Thatch Rake

Similar to a leaf rake, a lawn rake has a wide head with thin, closely spaced tines. It is used for raking and removing dead grass, moss, and debris from the lawn.

Lawn Rake

This type of rake has sturdy tines that are spaced wider apart. It is useful for loosening compacted soil, breaking up clumps, and incorporating compost or other organic matter.

Garden Fork Rake

A small handheld rake with a short handle, it is perfect for working in tight spaces, such as flower beds and containers, for loosening soil and removing debris.

Hand Rake

A small handheld rake with a short handle, it is perfect for working in tight spaces, such as flower beds and containers, for loosening soil and removing debris.

Rock Rake

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