"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you prefer to remove fallen leaves from your yard—the case to leave them be is certainly an argument ...

Core aeration is an important maintenance task for maintaining a lawn and I prefer it over power raking. A power rake is a machine with rotating tines that mechanically lift and remove thatch, which ...

Our Top Picks These top picks feature manual dethatching rakes with designs and materials that are effective at removing thatch as well as power rake dethatchers and tow-behind dethatchers. One of ...

Autumn leaves are falling, which means pumpkins, donuts, and lattes are available at your favorite morning pit stop. And if you own a home, it probably means your weekends now include that annual rite ...

Which thatching rake is best for fall lawn care? Most people can identify a thatched roof. However, when asked to point out thatch on their lawn, many would be baffled, even though it looks very ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." To help you get the job done, we've rounded up the best gardening tools for the job, including metal, ...

I always appreciate feedback to my articles. Recently, I replied to an older gentleman about using a leaf blower instead of the labor-intensive rake that he had been using. Several people thought I ...

Metal rakes may cost more on average than their plastic and resin counterparts, but if you want a reliable tool for bigger lawn maintenance jobs year-round—autumn leaf cleanup included—they're well ...

Without the benefit of dethatching rakes, dead grass clippings can accumulate between the blades of grass and soil, creating a layer known as thatch. While a thin ½-inch layer of thatch can provide ...