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    Recommended Tools and Accessories

    Aug 31, 2018 3 minutes

    When it comes to moving, spreading, and leveling soil or mulch, a good soil rake is a must-have tool. Combining beauty and brawn, the Haws Stainless Steel Soil Rake does the dirty work in style.

    “I never thought I’d call a soil rake beautiful, but this rake certainly is,” says editor Russell Mullin. “And what makes this rake so aesthetically pleasing also makes it superbly functional: the mirror-polished head sheds wet soil and resists rust, the handsome ash handle provides a sure grip and plenty of reach, and the rivets

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