How to Rake Leaves

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Looking for easier ways to rake your yard? Wondering what you can do to take that pressure off of your back when it’s time to clean those leaves up? If so, you’re in luck! You may be surprised by just how many hacks and tricks there are here, and we’ve compiled all of them together so that you can make this process a breeze. From what kind of rake to buy to how to rake properly and more, read on to learn everything you need to know about raking leaves.

Things You Should Know

  • Keep the rake close to your body and use small, comfortable strokes to rake leaves up without irritating your back and shoulder.
  • Wear gloves and long pants to avoid blisters and scratches from the rake as you work.
  • You actually don’t have to rake your lawn! Dead leaves are high in nitrogen, which is incredibly good for your grass and soil.
Section 1 of 5:

Raking Leaves Efficiently

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    Raking leaves should be a comfortable endeavor. Grab the rake with both hands in a way that feels natural to you. As you rake and work your way around the yard, keep your back as straight as possible to avoid straining your neck, lower back, or core. [1]
    • It can be difficult to rake a yard without bending over and staring down since that may feel like the intuitive thing to do. Do your best to keep your head up!
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    Raking leaves shouldn’t be anything like shoveling snow or digging out weeds where you’re making huge gestures and movements. Keep your elbows close to your sides and hold the rake in front of you. When you maneuver the rake, keep your hips under your shoulders. Only move the rake and don’t twist your body. [2]
    • Rotating your hips while raking can irritate your lower back and the nerves in your legs.
    • Bend your knees a little to give yourself a more stable base.
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    As tempting as it may be, avoid giant sweeping motions. Take your time and use smaller movements like you’re sweeping up a tiny pile of dust and you don’t want it to fly all over the place. [3]
    • Walk as you sweep the leaves to change where you’re raking instead of reaching out with your arms.
    • Small strokes will keep your arms from tiring out and getting sore. This will also minimize the amount of strain you’re putting on your shoulders and back.
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    Once you’ve raked the leaves into a pile (or multiple piles), use your gloved hands to grab scoop up big chunks of leaves and stuff them in a bag. Tie the bag off and set it wherever your bulk collection is picked up by your collection services. [4]
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Tips and Hacks for Raking Leaves

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    Raking leaves may not be on par with a marathon, but it can be a serious workout. Do some light stretching before you start raking to protect your body and avoid straining your back and shoulders. [5]
    • You might touch your toes, do some arm circles, lean into side stretches, and pull your arms against your chest for a quick, simple stretching session.
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    You’re going to make things tough on yourself if you try to rake a big lawn into a single giant pile. Instead, visualize your lawn in quadrants, or smaller sections. Rake each section separately and create a series of smaller piles. When you rake, work your way around each section in rows. This will make raking your yard a lot easier to manage. [6]
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    If you notice some of the leaves floating in the light breeze while you rake, work your way in that direction. Let the wind help you out a bit to make the entire process easier. If you have any kind of slope to your yard, rake leaves in that direction as well. [7]
    • Fighting the wind or gravity is never going to be a winning strategy. Let nature be your guide!
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    Every 2-3 minutes or so, switch which hand is on the top of the rake handle and which hand is on the bottom of the rake handle. This will keep your arms from tiring out and keep the overall pressure on your body more evenly distributed while you work. [8]
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Section 3 of 5:

When should I rake leaves?

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    Unless you’ve got neighbors who will lose their mind if you don’t manage a pristine lawn, there’s no point to raking your lawn before the leaves have finished falling entirely. Wait for the trees around your home to shed all of their leaves before you break the rake and leaf bags out. [9]
    • Many cities will only pick up bags of leaves in the mid or late fall. If your city has a specific pickup date, rake your leaves then. Usually, cities will offer leaf pickup alongside regular garbage pickup.
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    Raking leaves on a windy day is like trying to herd cats. If the wind is blowing the leaves around, just hold off on the raking. Wait for it to be relatively calm. [10] Also, avoid raking leaves when it has recently rained. Damp or mushy leaves are much harder to rake than dry leaves.
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Section 4 of 5:

Do I have to rake leaves?

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    Raking leaves to remove them from your lawn may improve the look of your yard, but that’s about all it does. Dead leaves actually make excellent mulch , and the leaf matter is extremely high in nitrogen which will keep your lawn soil healthy and your grass super green! [11]
    • Leaves aren’t going to do any harm. Regardless of where they end up, they’ll just break down over time. It can take anywhere from 3-6 months for leaves to break down depending on where you live and what the climate is like.
    • The other good reason to leave the leaves is that they can help the insects and animals in your yard! All kinds of critters eat leaves, hide under them, or use them for nest materials.
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    If you want to let the leaves decompose naturally but they’re totally covering the grass or they’re huge, wait for your grass to grow out and mow your lawn the same way you normally would. The mower will shred the leaves and speed up the decomposition process. [12]
    • If the leaf cover is so thick that you can’t even see the grass, you’re best off mowing the lawn just so that your grass can get some sunlight.
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    If you don’t have a rake or you simply aren’t in the mood to rake your yard, use a leaf blower! Use the lowest speed setting necessary to blow all of the leaves into a corner of the yard where they’ll be easy to bag up. Alternatively, you can simply use the blower to spread the leaves out so that they decompose out of sight. [13]
    • If possible, get an electric leaf blower. The gas-powered options are more powerful, but they’re not super great for the environment and they tend to be incredibly loud.
    • Check your local laws before you use a leaf blower. They’re illegal in some cities because of the noise and pollution. [14]
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Choosing the Right Gear for Leaf Raking

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    If you’ve got a sizable yard, look for a metal rake that’s at least 24 inches (61 cm) wide. Metal tines are superior to plastic, since they won’t bend or catch on leaves as easily. Your rake should be at least shoulder-height to make it comfortable for you to hold and use. [15]
    • Look for a rake labelled “no-clog.” These rakes are designed to not catch the leaves on the tines, which will make it a lot easier to sweep the leaves into neater piles.
    • There is absolutely nothing wrong with use a cheaper plastic rake if you have a smaller yard.
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    Wear thick gloves and long pants to protect your skin. It’s surprisingly easy to scratch your shin up with the tines of a rake when you’re raking up leaves, so throw on some thick jeans or work pants and boots. You can easily get blisters when you rake a lawn, so grab some heavy duty work gloves before you get to work! [16]
    • You’ll also want to wear gloves when you pick the leaves up. There can be all kinds of bugs, dirt, and gunk hiding in piles of leaves.
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    Bring plastic or paper bags depending on what your city requires. If you’re hauling the leaves to a composting site you can use whatever you want to carry them. If your city is picking the bags up though, check to see if they require black plastic or brown paper bags. Some cities will ask for black plastic since it can be recycled, while other cities require brown paper bags since they’re compostable. [17]
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      • Do not burn the leaves to dispose of them. This is typically illegal, since burning dead leaves can release noxious fumes and harmful particles into the air. [18]
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