Better than weed cutters as Jake’s Rakes are designed to dig down into the lake bed to remove the roots. Remove the root, remove the problem. I'm staying in town tonight, and I'm right near a Lowes. I'm going to get a couple of those rakes before I head out to the farm tomorrow. Pond Aeration: Proper pond aeration can help increase oxygen levels in the water, which can inhibit the growth of blanket weeds. Aeration can also help improve overall pond health and promote the growth of beneficial bacteria that can naturally compete with blanket weed. Barley Straw: Use barley straw as a natural remedy to combat blanket weed. Barley straw releases compounds that inhibit the growth of algae and blanket weed. Simply place a bunch of barley straw in a net or mesh bag and submerge it in the pond. Replace the barley straw every 6-12 months for continuous effectiveness. rolling rakes These are another category of rakes that one can consider buying. The structure of the rake is like a revolving drum which is connected to a pole. The rake is used in a similar way as the lawnmower. The revolving motion of the rake helps in the effective cleaning of the pond by digging and uprooting the weeds. These can be a bit heavy than the other rakes.

Lastly, we can attach a rope if you can’t reach the middle of your pond comfortably using the rake handle. This rake comes with 36″ width sturdy aluminum head and 11 ft durable 2 piece blue powder coated aluminum handle with pushpin splice. The materials a rake is made of determines its durability and weight. Metal rakes — the most common type used for removing lake weeds — are far more durable, but they’re also likely to be heavier. Raking lake weeds is often physically challenging, and the heavier your rake is, the tougher it will be to use. Before buying a rake, make sure that it’s light enough for you to push, pull, and throw (when applicable) without too much strain. Look for words like “stainless,”“galvanized,” or “powder-coated,” which indicate that a metal has been treated to resist corrosion. Depending on the size of the foam float you have, you may need to cut it down. You can easily do this with scissors. We want the float to be roughly the width of the rake head.

If you have a major pond weed problem, access to a boat and some friends to help you, then this is the tool for the job.

Anti-corrosive paint keeps the rake from rusting which could cause harm if an accident were to occur. Now that I've seen what has been done, my plan is to extend the handle to twice its length using a removable piece of conduit, to get leaves within 8-10 feet of the shore line. I've got a small flat trailer that allows me to easily transport the paddle boat from pond to pond with my UTV. When comparing rakes with different teeth, make your decision based on whether you want to rip weeds out from the bottom, collect loosely attached or floating weeds, or both. Also keep in mind that rakes with wider heads and more teeth can generally collect more weeds with every pass, though they may also be heavier and more unwieldy. The Weed Shear clears a wide path with each throw. It is light enough to toss and sinks for effective bottom cutting in deep or shallow waters.tool made to cut and removing submerged lake and pond weeds like milfoil and hydrilla. Works well at the shoreline and in deep water. In garden ponds they can be removed with a rake or net or hosed to the side of the pond for removal Here's a look at all of the needed supplies. Once you have them, proceed to step 1. Step 1: Cut The Foam Float The Big Tooth Lake Rake is uniquely designed to be very effective removing floating lake weeds and debris below. Use in combination with Weed Shear for best results. Save and buy the Weed Shear and Weed Rake COMBO Size of your pond: The size of your pond will determine the size of the pond rake you need. If you have a large pond, you may want to consider a larger rake with a longer handle to reach all areas of the pond.