A rake is a broom for outside use; with a wooden handle with a strong metal head attached to its base.

It is also a horticultural implement with several tines or prongs and as such are very vital in enabling it to perform its various functions.

Uses of rake

• to collect leaves, hay, grass, etc.,
• For loosening the soil in gardening.
• Light wedding and levelling or sloped planting beds
• removing dead grass from lawns
• for turning top layers of soil
• The tines of rakes can break up large clods of earth into smaller parts

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