A: Shrub rakes are used in tight places such as between beds and under shrubbery. Slowly use the shrub rake head to maneuver through the plants, remove leaves, debris and dirt. Shrub rakes should also be used to clean up after pruning. They can also be used to clean the tight spaces in between patio furniture.

What is a shrub rake used for?

They’re great for raking around the skirts of shrubs and preserving the definition of beds and borders. The small head of a shrub rake is easy to maneuver around plants without getting tangled up or damaging them. A shrub rake can also be used to rake leaves or grass clippings right off the top of bushes.

What is the difference between a lawn rake and a leaf rake?

Leaf rakes are sometimes referred to as lawn rakes or fan rakes. However, they differ from lawn rakes because they have plastic tines which are only designed to move leaves, grass clippings, and other very lightweight materials.