The gartenmeister rake will rake up leaves and garden waste in no time it will even rake up wet and heavy leaves you can even use it on the patio the curved shape means that it is very effective as a brush and rake you will save up to 60 in time when raking up leaves etc the handle is telescopic which means you can adjust it to the height you want it and need it this will save your back and make working much easier you can then put the handle down for storage which will save space