Use and Care Manual

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Lawn Rake
A lawn rake is actually very similar to a leaf rake. In fact, many people don’t differentiate between
them because a lawn rake can be used as a leaf rake. The main difference is that a lawn rake needs to
have a stronger, sturdier and therefore a heavier head. Lawn rakes are most often made of steel and
are usually used to remove dead grass on the top layer of your lawn. Sometimes even dead grass can
be well rooted, so you need a sturdier tool to help pull it out. They are also ideal for smoothing out
garden soil or gravel or for clearing garden debris and pine needles. These are especially popular in the
Southwest and West Coast region.
Shrub Rakes
Shrub rakes are perfect for distributing mulch around shrubs or in a garden where the space
between plants is limited. They also work well to clear our debris or leaves that get stuck
between your shrubs, especially after winter.
Shrub rakes are commonly made of steel, bamboo, or plastic. Refer to the section above on leaf
rakes for descriptions of each type of material.