There are numerous types of rakes, categorized by their function and the material they are made out of. While garden, or bow, rakes are among the most common, landscape rakes, leaf rakes, thatch rakes, shrub rakes, concrete rakes, and hay rakes are some other variations. Rakes can be made of materials like plastic, wood, metal, bamboo, and more. This guide on the many different kinds of rakes and their uses will help you determine which type you should add to your garden tool collection.