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The advantage of this Gardena leaf rake is its flexibility: Depending on the project and needs, it can be individually adjust the plastic-coated steel tines to a distance of between 35 and 52 centimeters. The garden tool is therefore suitable for both finer (such as raking up grass clippings and leaves) and coarser (such as fallen fruit or pruning) work. The adjustable one Leaf broom comes without a stem, which was noted negatively by some Amazon reviews. However, all handle variants of the Gardena CombiSystem plug-in system fit here, so that you can choose the one that suits you in terms of length and material yourself.

The wide Fiskars leaf rake has 25 soft plastic tines, which are ideal for sweeping and raking grass clippings, leaves, flowers and other parts of plants on lawns, beds and paths. Various Amazon reviewers praised the good performance of these Leaf rakewhich delivers very good and clean results on different surfaces. However, it was sometimes also noted that the model can break off at the transition between the head and the stem. You can provide reinforcement here in order to avoid this weak point. The leaf broom is supplied without a handle, so you can choose a suitable one from the QuikFit system.

The leaf rake from Wolf-Garten's Multistar range is also supplied without a handle, but here too you have a large selection of suitable tool handles. The Amazon reviews praise the hardness and flexibility of the adjustable tines, which can be used to easily comb leaves and even moss from the grass. The leaf broom is made of flexible, but still hard and robust spring steel, and the Change the width of the tool head thanks to the adjustment function - this also has an effect on the hardness of the Leaf rake. The device is suitable for both large and narrow areas, for lawns, beds and paths.

Purchase criteria

purpose of use

When using the term "leaf rake" (resp. Leaf brooms, fan brooms and what names this garden tool still bears) some people think that it can only be used for Rake set of leaves. Depending on which material the tines are and how wide or Narrow these can be adjusted, you can also use the leaf rake to rake off grass clippings and even Moss on lawns, for the removal of (previously plucked) weeds on beds and for paths use. Even clippings, e.g. B. trees and shrubs as well as windfalls can be removed with it.

material

Leaf rakes are usually made of plastic or metal - the latter is mostly steel. Both materials have their specific advantages and disadvantages, which is why it primarily depends on the purpose for which you want to use the device primarily. Plastic is more flexible and less rigid and is therefore also suitable for finer work, but also breaks faster. Metal tines are harder and therefore more stable at the same time.

Prongs

Do you need a leaf rake to work the lawn with it or do you want to use it primarily in the garden bed? For the lawn you should prefer models with rigid, hard tines - these comb the grass through and thus also remove lawn thatch and even moss. Soft, more flexible ("resilient") tines, on the other hand, are used where the subsoil is only to be cleaned and not worked: for example in herbaceous beds or on (gravel) paths.

Width and size

Leaf rakes are available in different widths, and they also differ in terms of the spacing between the tines. A wide leaf rake is well suited to clearing large areas - for example the lawn - of clippings and leaves; Narrow devices, on the other hand, are perfect for beds and borders as well as for (narrow) paths. The smaller the distance between the tines, the finer material can be raked together with the leaf rake. For coarser things, however, a larger distance is an advantage.

adjustability

With many a leaf rake, both the width and the tine spacing can be individually adjusted within certain frame dimensions. This means that you do not need several rakes for different activities, but can carry out all the work to be done with just one device. These models can often be adjusted by an easy-to-operate sliding mechanism, so that you can choose the width and distance that you want to use, even while working. that you just think is indicated.

System or not?

The leaf rakes from Gardena, Fiskars and Wolf-Garten presented here are all part of a series of plug-in systems and are therefore always supplied without a handle. This has several advantages for you:

• You can buy a suitable stem yourself according to your wishes.
• This then fits perfectly in length and other properties.
• In addition, such a handle can also be used for other garden tools in the same system.
• That means: you only need one handle for different devices.

You can of course also buy leaf rakes with solid handles made of wood, plastic or aluminum.

frequently asked Questions

Are the rake and the leaf rake the same?

The garden tool presented here as a leaf rake actually has many names. You can also find it under terms such as leaf brooms, fan brooms, fan rakes or rakes. Some manufacturers also have their own names, such as "adjustable brooms" for adjustable models, "plastic brooms" for leaf rakes made of this material, etc. It is best to look out for a rake-like broom with the characteristic fan-out - then you have the right gardening tool in your sights.

Where can I buy leaf rakes?

You can get leaf rakes - like any other common gardening tool - in stationary building and gardening shops as well as online. With the former, you have the opportunity to pick up the model you are aiming for and try it out if necessary. Online you have a greater choice and a better opportunity to compare prices and qualities.

What does a good leaf rake cost?

Depending on the manufacturer, material and quality, you should expect between approx. Plan ten and up to 30 EUR. In the case of the system models supplied without a handle, there are also the costs for a handle, which amount to around EUR 20. Adjustable leaf rakes are also more expensive than non-adjustable ones.

Which famous manufacturers produce leaf rakes?

In addition to Gardena, Fiskars and Wolf Garten, you can find leaf rakes at almost every well-known and unknown manufacturer of gardening tools, and many DIY and gardening shops have their own brands. You can find high-quality products - adjustable as well as with and without a handle - also from well-known suppliers such as Toom and Obi.

equipment

Leaf shovel

When the leaves have been swept up with the help of the leaf rake, you can collect them directly with a practical leaf shovel and dispose of them. This also as a leaf picker or Devices called leaf claws are also suitable for twigs, grass and other plant clippings, for manure and all other types of garden waste - you can even use them as a snow shovel.

Leaf sack

After sweeping and collecting, it is best to dispose of leaves and clippings in a special Leaf sack. Most of the models are made of plastic, the self-standing pop-up variants are particularly practical. However, the product recommended here made of robust canvas is more sustainable and significantly more durable.

Cutting rake

This practical 2-in-1 garden tool can be used to rake leaves and other garden waste as well as to remove thatch and moss. Use the pointed tines to aerate the lawn and then use the other side of the device to sweep the plant debris together.