Leaf collection rake tools

Read on to find out more. From all the different types of leaf rakes, how do you decide on the right rake for your yard and yourself? First, think about the landscaping of your garden what is the quickest and best leaf raking approach.

Because, as I have said the best garden rake is not the best rake for lawns. For larger lawns where lots of leaves fall the best leaf rake will be one with a wide rake head width.

Look for a metal adjustable garden leaf rake if you need to clear many different types of surfaces. For example, an expandable rake can do double-duty for under bushes and the lawn, an adjustable rake head is multifunctional, etc. Whereas for gardens with lots of flower beds, it is best to invest in a small hand rake in addition to the traditional leaf rake.

This gives you more freedom of movement which is a key characteristic of any good yard tool. Not sure what backyard tool you need? Check out our post on Rakes Vs Leaf Blowers here.

Find a better quality leaf rake from my top 10 list so that when you know it is time to rake leaves , you are prepared. Read our reviews and find the best leaf rake ever. Founded in Tabor Tools take pride in their garden products and this leaf rake is no exception. And, if versatility is what you are looking for, look no further, as this is an incredibly versatile tool.

The adjustable head of galvanized steel wires can be set from 8 inches wide to a generous inch wide head, and anywhere in between. Making it perfect for use as both a shrub rake and lawn rake.

This lightweight high-quality steel rake is a yard tool that will last for many seasons. And thanks to the galvanized steel it is less likely to rust from exposure to the elements.

Featuring a telescopic handle that at full length is 63 inches and a short length of 32 inches but can be locked into any position in between. Being expandable and telescopic also makes this rake easy to store when not in use.

If you avoid yard work because of the soreness you feel the next day then this ergonomic design by Ergieshovel might just be the answer to your problems. Should you find this rake is for you, the great news is there is a whole range of garden tools in the Ergie product range, from muck rakes, garden hoes, a cultivator tool, and even a bow rake and broom.

It features an extra D-shaped handle that is attached to the inch steel shaft, allowing you to grip the rake with two hands. This feature not only takes the strain from your back but also gives you better control. With the 24 2 inch tines and an easy-to-use locking system, this tool will make raking leaves and other debris from your lawn a breeze.

Each part is easily removable making it great for storage- perfect for smaller houses. Now for something very different, The Groundskeeper II rake, this innovative rake is designed to take the strain out of raking. Most leaf rakes have flexible metal tines but this model features stiff round tines that will glide past your young plants.

Featuring a inch co-polymer head and a inch fiberglass handle with a handy swivel hanger for easy storage. Although this is very sturdy it is extremely lightweight. Both the tines and handle are available as separate parts so you can always replace them should you manage to wear them out. And, as a final bonus, the careful design makes it practically self-cleaning whenever you flip it over and slide across the grass. If you love a good deal as much as you love a good rake then you have come to the right place.

Gardzen brings you a set of 2 hand leaf rakes, a re-usable collection bag, and a pair of gardening gloves — a deal almost too good to be true. If you are looking for the best way to pick up leaves and debris from your backyard these are simple yet highly functional and comfortable hand rakes spread to a width of 17 inches.

Gardzen has ensured that they are comfortable on the wrist and provide a good grip for each hand as well as protective padding and work gloves to avoid any discomfort when clearing leaves and debris. I am a fan of innovative designs and this Amazing Rake is not a misnomer. It is nothing like your traditional rake and more similar to a leaf scoop…but improved. Imagine two leaf scoops with tines and now imagine them interlocking seamlessly.

You could call this a leaf grabber rake but the company chose well to put the word amazing in its name. The advantage of this design is that you cut out the step of first making a leaf pile and go straight to leaf collection and bagging. The curved tines wrap around the leaves without damaging your lawn or back. It features a sliding grip so you can adjust the scoop on the plastic head.

For tall people, finding a garden tool that is long enough can sometimes be a struggle. Back pain and sore arms and shoulders are the prices they have to pay for buying a rake that is too short. The steel handle is an impressive 63 inches long which is more than 10 inches longer than the average rake. Despite its additional length, it is still lightweight.

Another great design feature is the steelhead, with adjustable tines that can spread as wide as 22 inches or as narrow as 7 inches according to the landscaping you are tackling. Jardineer has also done a great job at designing a leaf rake for tall people. The difference between this option and the one above is that this rake features a telescopic handle. Remember when ordering that the Merlin is a small Wizard! Once you have your leaves or debris raked into a pile the best way to pick it up is with a long handled tool like the Darlac grab-n-lift.

This tool is actually a modern copy my old metal one that was made in Birmingham decades ago. This debris grabber is very popular with my test team as it saves them bending and is a joy to use. It is also very lightweight. If you don't mind bending then the simple Whitefurze hand grabbers are good too. Whitefurze Leaf Grabber Set of 2. Use your mower to collect the leaves off the lawn. Even if the lawn does not need cutting the mower will collect the leaves, beats raking any day! This truly ingenious tool is very popular with all of my test team as it is so light and easy to use.

Despite the lightweight it is strong enough to be used on a variety of materials and not just leaves. The ergonomically shaped shaft is made from aluminium while the rake tines and body are polypropylene. This is one of those tools you would sniff at in a garden centre but once you have tried it or seen it being used you will love it.

It works well as a rake and then as a pick up shovel for leaves and garden debris. Although it is a good leaf rake it is not as good as the leaf rakes already featured on this page. Multipurpose tools never are as good as single purpose tools but they can be good space savers. Sadly the original Golden Gark has died but there is a similar tool on the link below. It had been in production for several years and spare parts were always available.

This is not the case with similar Chinese made machines. Bosch garden vacs have a safety cut out on the motor that protects it in case you suck up something nasty or it clogs with wet leaves. Bosch launched a new model in called the Universal Garden Tidy which is smaller, lighter and quieter. I hope to test one soon.

The idea was good but the product was a bit ahead of its time and let down by a poor quality NiCad battery. Luckily technology has moved on and companies like Bosch have an amazingly small but powerful leaf blower using its latest 18v Lithium-ion battery with a respectable 2. This vast improvement in performance comes at a price, but the same battery and charger can be used in many other garden and DIY powertools.

These can be purchased naked, - without battery and charger so that you save money and space! Return to top of page Petrol Leaf Blowers. These are a similar weight to electric versions but have way more power. If you are confident with starting and maintaining 2 stroke engines and have a large area then I would rather recommend a petrol machine like the Stihl blower above.

If you want to suck up large areas of wet leaves then you will need something more specialised like these leaf vacuums on wheels. I have not tested these 2 products and the Garden Gear one appears to have a poor quality bag.

Also compared to cordless battery products petrol machinery has many downsides. Petrol engines do not like long periods of storage and need regular maintenance and parts like filters and seals.

Just like the electric ones the budget versions mostly use a second tube that has to be switched over for the vacuuming function. The Makita BHX Leaf Blower is well priced and uses a 4 stroke engine which is unusual and less hassle than a 2 stroke. Return to top of page What should I do with piles of autumn leaves? Put them in a heap or in Jute Sacks Jute leaf sacks pack of 10 If you have large borders or hidden corners then the easiest thing is to sweep the fallen leaves there and let nature do the work.

Decomposing leaves are natures way of enriching and building soils so this will do no harm. If you don't have this space or you want to use the leaves to make a mulch or compost then I recommend using Jute leaf sacks.

These fantastic sacks are made in India from a material called Jute which is a type of grass. As it is natural the sack and the leaves will rot down together.

After a year or two you will have superb compost. A great tool for aerating compost is this spiker with fold out arms supplied by my old friends at Darlac.

And if you have a lot of compost to dig out or move then the bent tine fork from Bulldog will save you some back ache. Darlac DP Compost Aerator. Shredding Leaves in a Garden Shredder. Many people ask which shredder is best for shredding fallen leaves and the answer is a big, expensive one with a large hopper.