Ames 1825200 User guide

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Garden / Bow Rake

A garden or bow rake is really quite different than both a lawn or leaf rake. A

garden rake is used for moving and leveling soil, seeding, and spreading

mulch. As such a garden rake has fewer prongs on the head (typically 14 or

16) and the head is wider. The flat back of the head makes it easier to achieve

a level surface. Garden rakes need to be sturdy and are generally the

toughest and heaviest of all the rakes mentioned above. Larger versions of

garden rakes are known as landscaping rakes.

There are several different types of rakes available for your yard

and each one has a different purpose. Having the right tool for

the job is important because it not only makes the work easier

but also helps preserve your tools. Following is a summary of leaf,

lawn, garden and shrub rakes and what the general purposes are

for each type.