
It's getting that time of year again when the leaves start falling from the trees, and the annual task of raking them up from our lawns begins anew. While there's plenty to be said for why you shouldn't rake your leaves, there's often so many that you'll want to get them off your lawn.
From the time I was a kid and my parents handed me a rake and told me to get to work, I've tried a number of different tools to see which made the process easier. Each has its pros and cons, so what works best for one type of lawn may not be the best option for someone else. Here's what I've found from the four tools I've used.