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From: Warren Smith
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Danielson, CT
which of the fan-type rakes( spring steel, bamboo, or plastic ) is best for the lawn?

 
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From: James Schuster
Horticulturist and Plant Pathologist (Retired)

schuster@illinois.edu
If you are just using it to rake leaves or other debris on the lawn - any of them should be fine. If however you plan to remove thatch - you need to use a garden rake. you should also know that using a garden rake to remove thatch usually removes only false thatch. To get rid of real thatch you need to core aerify and reduce watering and fertilizing.

 
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