Lawn rake: which is better?

The owner of a vegetable garden, summer cottage or garden knows how important it is to have a strong and reliable rake in his arsenal. Moreover, it is better to become the owner of several models at once in order to conveniently solve all the problems that arise in the yard.

Particular attention should be paid to cleaning and maintaining the lawn. In order for it to be lush and well-groomed, it is necessary to choose a suitable device with which the operator will remove the mown grass and break up clods of earth if necessary.

Which rake to choose for lawn care?

Short-mown grass requires special attention, especially if the grass has survived the winter. After the snow melts, you will need to level the soil and “comb” the grass, as well as remove the mowed layer, if the corresponding work has been carried out.

Fan rakes are most suitable for such tasks. Their design is convenient for collecting and retaining small particles of grass in heaps.

Fan the plates or wire do not harm the plantings; they carefully collect debris and at the same time level the top layer of soil. In this case, the lawn remains unharmed, but is only combed like hair with a comb.

There are two main types:

1. Lamellar. Lightweight V-shaped design with a transverse holding bar. Quickly and easily rake up grass, dry leaves and other debris into neat piles. The metal teeth are flexible and movable, adapt to any landscape and do not harm plants.
2. Wire.Narrow and rigid teeth are suitable for level ground. At the same time, level the top layer of soil and comb the grass. They are not suitable for harvesting leaves, since in the first seconds they are strung on the teeth.

There are metal and plastic models. If you are for durability, buy reliable steel appliances. The plastic is brittle and only suitable for dry, lightweight waste. Although the price of such a tool is much lower.

The best fan rakes for lawn cleaning

When buying a device for gardening, pay attention to the manufacturer and technical characteristics. And we have prepared a small list of models that were recognized as the best:

1. Green Apple GAGV01-81. Comfortable and functional, there may be problems with the first opening, but subsequently the product is adjusted without effort. The handle is reliable and light, the teeth are metal, movable, and collect debris well.
2. PALISAD. They are sold without a handle, but the design is reliable, made of good metal. Designed for intensive work in garden beds. The large width helps to quickly cope with cleaning in the autumn.
3. GARDENA 3103-20 without stem. It has an adjustable distance between the metal teeth. Multifunctional and reliable, comfortable and lightweight. The downside is the high cost and the lack of a cutting included.
4. TRUPER. Sturdy model with a wooden handle. This slightly increases the weight of the structure, but overall it is not critical. The teeth are made of plastic, the working width is large, which allows you to complete the job in a matter of minutes.
5. RACO 4231-53/744 adjustable. Model with telescopic handle, comfortable and lightweight. Affordable price. A universal tool for the garden.Among the disadvantages, users note fragility.
   

   

   GREEN APPLE

   

   GARDENA

   

   TRUPER

   

   PALISAD

   

   RACO

   
   

The model range and prices vary widely. Take a closer look at the various tools and evaluate the strength of the material, and also try them on for ease of use in the future.