How to choose the best Lake Rake for Your Needs
Lake rakes are used to clear lake and pond bottoms as well as beaches, which helps prevent weed growth and maintain clarity in a lake. Here are three questions to answer as you choose one for your water body. How Big Is the Body of Water? The size of the lake will determine the size of the rake you need. If you live on a small pond, like the size of an average backyard pool, then an 10- to 12-inch rake would be fine. If you live on a large pond or lake, such as a body of water that covers more than an acres or 2, then you will need a 16-inch to 24-inch rake. This will enable you to get rid of unwanted aquatic plants and other vegetation in large water bodies quickly and efficiently. What Type of Vegetation Are You Looking To Control? Are you looking to clear your lake of cattails, reeds, or water hyacinths? If so, this is an important consideration when choosing a Lake Rake. A cattail rake will work best if your goal is to remove the fibrous roots from the soil.