The garden rake is an agricultural tool that can be seen in almost any gardener. This type of hand tool is very ancient, but has not lost its relevance to this day. Today, the types of rakes are very diverse, which greatly makes life easier for summer residents and agricultural workers.

A bit of history on how to work as a rake

In Russia, any tool used to grab or hold other objects was called a rake. This word could be called both a spoon and a human hand. This is widely reflected in the works of Russian literature, and in some Russian villages even today you can hear the word "rake" - it means a fork or a spoon.

Garden rake structure

Currently, the agricultural tool under consideration has received a wide variety with technical characteristics that correspond to various types of work. For example, in specialized stores you can see:

  • Lawn rake structures used for the respective lawn work.
  • Tuber rake which is great for loosening soil and breaking up clods.
  • The leaf rake is widely used by janitors and gardeners.
  • There are cut grass rakes, ax rakes and many other types.

Note! An excellent option in the fight for the cleanliness of the garden has become rake structures for removing weeds, telescopic - this is a heavy iron tool that allows you to effectively clean the area of ​​unnecessary plants.

The tool handle can be either wooden, plastic or metal. It all depends on the purpose of the agricultural implements. The principle of operation itself is quite simple: they rake in dry grass or foliage, loosen or turn over the earth, and also perform a number of other works.

The rake structure is fan-shaped

Description of the main types of garden rakes and their purpose

When planning to buy new rake structures, you should carefully consider their technical characteristics. First of all, they must be durable, so the quality of the material is important. The next aspect is their functionality. A good product always has the appropriate certificates, so you should check with the seller about their availability. Careful inspection of the fastening mechanism should not be neglected - it must be reliable. The handle is an equally important part, because the convenience of holding the tool in the hand depends on its quality.

Fan rake

Information on the types of rake will greatly facilitate the search for the right tool. A certain type is intended for a different type of work:

  • Straight rake designs are versatile and suitable for all types of work.
  • Fan-type is a rake for fallen leaves, and a lawn rake with which you can rake dry grass is also of this type.
  • Highly specialized is a design for certain types of work. These include a lawn rake, hand aerator rake.

Interesting!Further, each of the types will be described in more detail, but before that it should be noted that modern technologies have made it possible to create another type of rake structures - electric rakes, which can significantly facilitate human labor.

Universal

This is the most common instrument found in any rural backyard.It is convenient for them to rake in a dug area, as well as break up large clods of soft earth. They resemble the letter "T" in shape, the teeth have a small internal bend. One of the most popular in this type is the Garden rake. The universal rake can be divided into several types:

  • having a small grip - from 10 cm to 20 cm;
  • with an average grip - from 30 cm to 50 cm;
  • a tool with a large grip - 50 cm to 70 cm.

Note! There are also mini-rakes designed for various types of work. They have a small grip up to 10 cm.

Universal

When buying a universal tool, you should focus on a number of factors: weight, convenience, site size, etc. The material of manufacture can be different: wood, plastic, metal, combined options. The most relevant and reliable type of rake is the combination - the working part is iron, and the handle is made of wood. Among the most popular universal types, the Fiskars Solid rake is worth noting.

Note! An excellent option for work is a lawn garden rake made of metal. This type of tool has twisted teeth, which increases productivity and speed of work. But they have a big drawback - heavy weight.

An all-wood rake is a great option for light jobs such as picking dry grass or foliage. They are lightweight and easy to use. The debris is not pricked into the teeth, which significantly speeds up the cleaning work. Today, leaf rakes are also made of plastic - an equally convenient tool that is also effective and even lighter. Their price is low, which is a huge plus.

Fan-shaped

Despite the fact that this type of equipment is more suitable for cleaning foliage in the garden, choosing a hand rake for a lawn should consider this option. The shape of the broom with thin, elastic teeth will effectively remove fallen leaves and dry grass from the lawn without damaging the turf. They are easy to use and quick to work with. But for heavy debris, including wet foliage or grass, they will not work, as there is a risk of breaking the tool.

On a note!This is a good option for surface aeration. Many models have a telescopic handle that allows you to adjust the height for ease of use. For those who cannot choose a company to buy a rake of this type, Fiskars can be recommended. The Trooper rake is no less popular.

Highly specialized

The rake structures for certain types of work cannot be used for other purposes. For example, collecting foliage is completely impossible with aerator rake, which has a special tooth shape. They are intended for another job - enriching the soil with nutrients.

Some models, such as the Fiskars rake aerators, have a double-sided rake. They are designed for milling, that is, the ground is first worked with one side with frequent teeth, and then with rare teeth.

When working on the lawn, you can take a special rake for removing weeds (telescopic). They have a straight shape with frequent teeth, and are also supplemented with limiters to allow the collection of dry grass.

Aerator

Rake structure aerator

This type of tool can be either hand-held or electric. The Gardena rake is very popular in this area. This type of tool can be called "heavy artillery" in the field of backyard farming. Hand tools are made of hardened steel, crescent-shaped teeth do not need sharpening and perform their function more efficiently.

Interesting!Popularly known as electric robbers, the lawn aerator is an excellent tool that has practically no drawbacks, if you do not take into account the price. At the same time, he has countless advantages, but it is too long to list them. Suffice it to say that with its help even the most neglected lawn of 5 acres can be put in perfect order in just 40 minutes.

Review of renowned manufacturers

Hay rake

The rake has long been the subject of close attention of many well-known firms, manufacturers of agricultural equipment. Below are the most popular firms:

  • The already mentioned Gardena inventory is very popular among gardeners. This is an Estonian company that specializes in the production of various agricultural products - this list also includes various types of rakes.
  • Wolf-Garden is a German manufacturer, which already speaks of the high quality of its products. The manufacturer specializes in lawn and mowing machines, but also produces many other products. Domestic lawn lovers prefer aerators of this particular company.
  • An equally famous German brand is Raco. The range of products is quite extensive - by going to the brand store you can buy almost any type of tools for home gardening. Rakes of any type and material of manufacture are no exception.

Going to any hypermarket of agricultural machinery, for example, Leura-Merlin, you can buy one or another type of rake, as well as check their quality, as they say, without leaving the checkout.