How to Use a telescoping, adjustable garden Rake

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Adjustable rake.

Isn't it nice to find a multi-purpose garden tool? I know what you’re thinking. A rake is just a rake! Well true, but this rake can do more than its boring and original cousin.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

When this rake is fully extended, it is your average rake. Similar to a spring rake, use this setting for raking leaves and smoothing out the soil in a newly planted garden to give it that finished look.
Step 2

Adjust the rake to half its width so you can fit into the small spaces. Adjust to fit between shrubs and perennials, narrow garden strips, behind pots, under stairs, and when you need less space between the “fingers.”
Step 3

Now fold the rake up so that it's at its narrowest width. This setting is excellent for cleaning the leaves out of bird baths, raking that edge along the grass, sweeping away debris along a curb, and squeezing into those narrowest of garden spaces.

Plus, this folded up rake now fits easier in the garden shed and takes less space. It’s a pretty good investment.

Tips & Warnings

Most of these rakes have a sturdy leaver that easily lifts up for adjusting the rake and then looks down to hold the rake width in position.
Look for a rake made out of steel or another sturdy, non-rusting material.

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