23.Maintain Your Raking
Raking is commonly associated with the bounty of fallen autumn leaves, but it is beneficial throughout the growing season. If your grass has accumulated detritus after weeding or mowing, a short rake can assist aerate it and prevent illness and insects from spreading.
Raking between rows in a vegetable garden is also a quick and easy way to eliminate weak-rooted weeds like young amaranths and pigweeds. On the other hand, Raking agitates the soil, which can lead to more weed growth in the future, so weigh your options for rake weed control.
