A garden rake with wheels is positioned upright, ready for use. Its metal tines are designed for soil aeration, set against a light blue grid background.© Provided by The Family Handyman ...

“Different rakes serve different purposes, and some perform unique tasks,” says Kim Roman, who runs Square Foot Gardening 4 U, a business that teaches small-space vegetable-gardening methods.

Use the rake to comb through the soil and make sure it's clear of any leftover debris. Next, it's time to lay landscaping fabric, if desired, to help prevent weeds from taking over the flower beds.

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Get your rakes and leaf blowers to the corner of East Sixth Street and Lakeview Avenue on Saturday morning. Starting at 9 a.m., a Community Garden Rake-A-Thon will be held at the Lakeview Avenue ...