What sort of rake do I need?

littlesnuggy

This is my first visit to this board as I've just bought my first property and for the first time have my own garden!

We have a small area of grass which is also home to a damson tree. In all the bad weather this week, the lawn is completely covered in fallen fruit (unfortunately a lot of it is split open/eaten but I've salvaged over a kilogram).

I need to buy a rake to clear it all up before I have some furniture delivered (over the garden wall!) next week, but am unsure which type I need. Should I get a 'lawn rake' like this one?




The vendors left us a basic mower which doesn't collect the cuttings, so ideally it needs to be one that'll collect up the grass cuttings too.

Thank you!

Sally_A

Whilst that is the correct sort of rake for leaf/grass collection; if it's only a small area, consider those "big hands" they are like large plastic plates that you attach to your hands via a strap on the back - http://www.amazon.co.uk/BIG-Hands-Garden-Scoops-Green/dp/B000PKDH7S

I got some a lot cheaper in an outlet place in Pontypridd, but they are fantastic for picking up all sorts, including thistles, nettles and brambles.