Life feels like a nonstop grind of weighing different options, doesn’t it?“Creamy or crunchy?” “Denim or khaki?” “Do I tell them how I
12.06.2023 - 01:11 / gardenerspath.com
Make Raking Leaves a Breeze: 7 of the Best Leaf Rakes ReviewedThe long days of summer are starting to draw in, the trees taking on the warm, earthy tones of autumn, and the prospect of crisp mornings and cozy nights in front of the fire lie ahead.
I love fall decor. I think about decorating the table with an Instagram-worthy rustic centerpiece of flickering candles, and festooning the deck with my pumpkin harvest, lit up with carefully placed fairy lights.
Carved jack-o’-lanterns and mulled wine, bronze-gold tones adorning my porch, and bringing in the last of the summer harvest – I love autumn!
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Unfortunately, at this time of year my yard takes on its own version of “fall decor.” Leaves. Lots and lots of leaves billowing in the wind and finding their way into just about every crevice of my garden.
And that’s one chore we gardeners can’t avoid: raking leaves. And you may not want to listen to the whine of a leaf blower and they often don’t work very well when the ground outside stays wet for a prolonged period of time.
In the interests of efficiency and – dare I say – laziness, I’ve tried a number of leaf rakes in an effort to find the best tool for the job.
Join me as we take a look at the best leaf rakes so we can get the job done quickly and go back to mulling wine and carving pumpkins!
1. Top Pick Up Front: Razor-Back 24-Tine SteelOne of my favorites is the RazorBack 24-Tine Steel Rake, available at Tractor Supply. It’s a solid and durable choice for weekend gardeners with lots of leaves to collect.
Razor-Back Fiberglass Handle Steel Rake
The steel head offers a flexible coil spring mechanism for smooth and
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