"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Metal rakes may cost more on average than their plastic and resin counterparts, but if you want a ...

Dethatching is an essential part of lawn maintenance. About half an inch of thatch is good for the grass because it can stabilize the soil temperature and prevent it from drying out too quickly. But ...

Instead of buying a noisy leaf blower, get some exercise and fresh air the retro way -- with a rake. · Why rake at all? Leaves cover the grass, blocking the sunlight it needs to grow. If a pile of wet ...

When it starts raining leaves, most homeowner reach for rakes. Lawn care experts say leaving fallen leaves on the lawn through winter, particularly beneath a heavy blanket of snow, can set up your ...

Autumn's leaves are falling, and if the experience of the last couple of years is any guide, drop time is getting longer. It could be Christmas before they're all down. Instead of buying a noisy ...