Which rake is better?

In the arsenal of every summer resident there will always be a rake and more than one copy. This tool is considered universal, helping to level beds, break up clods of earth, remove dirt and last year's grass, and also perform many other tasks.

Which rake to choose for your dacha?

The tool is a rigid metal plate with long teeth. It is fixed across the handle. There are several main types: straight and twisted, plastic or metal.

When selecting, you should focus on the tasks assigned to the equipment, and also pay attention to several main criteria.

How to choose a rake?

First of all, we advise you to clearly define the functionality of your future purchase:

1. To remove debris and loosen the soil in narrow, hard-to-reach places, we recommend purchasing small rakes with a grip of 30–40 cm. They are usually used in flower beds.
2. For landscaping large areas, a model with the widest possible coverage is suitable.
3. To rake out and burn dry grass, purchase a metal tool. It is reliable and will not be damaged by fire.

When purchasing a steel product, check the anti-corrosion coating or painting. Otherwise, the rake will quickly rust from contact with wet soil and grass.

When using a tool with several people, it makes sense to look at models with a telescopic handle. It can be individually adjusted to a person’s height.

What should you pay attention to?

When making a purchase, I would like to hope that the instrument will be strong and reliable and will last for many years. To do this, we advise you to evaluate the following parameters: material, quality and manufacturer.

Choose proven models made of durable metal coated with an anti-corrosion layer or paint.

Also consider the details of the device:

1. Cutting. The strength of the connection, the absence of burrs and irregularities will ensure the convenience of the gardener’s work. Wooden fixtures are most often sold. Choose from beech or larch: they are the strongest and most reliable.
2. Main body material. Wooden ones are used to collect hay or dry garbage, plastic ones are used in the same way. The aluminum nozzle is universal, but is considered fragile and does not tolerate intense load. Steel tips coated with paint or an anti-corrosion coating are used for grass and beds, even when it is wet.
3. Size. Functionality depends on the width of the rake. We advise you to buy several models with different numbers and shapes of teeth. The length of the cutting is selected individually according to the growth of the gardener.

Carefully inspect and try on the rake in the store. You should be comfortable using the tool.

Types of rakes

There are several main types of garden tools:

• wooden ones are used for raking hay and loosening light soil;
• plastic - convenient, but fragile, used for garbage collection;
• steel with straight teeth - a classic option, used in the garden for leveling beds;
• narrow, easy to handle debris in hard-to-reach places in the garden;
• double-sided milling, works in two directions: as an aerator for loosening the earth, and also as a cleaning tool;
• lawn - a special structure and sharp, frequent teeth with curved ends easily rake up the mown grass;
• aerator - has sharp, sickle-shaped teeth, loosens the beds and makes grooves for aerating the soil;
• fan - used for cleaning the area from dry and lightweight debris;
• hay tedders - they quickly rake up dried grass and help turn haystacks when drying in the sun.

There are many options presented in specialized stores. Before purchasing, you need to decide which one is right for you.