The Leonard landscape rake ($59.99, amleo.com) has an ash handle with a steel tube welded to the tine section. It can also be used to push, gather, backfill, cultivate and break up soil. Potato hoes ...

Oftentimes, a standard leaf rake just can't handle the workload, so the best option is to get a stone rake. A type of landscape rake, these tools are made specifically for moving rocks and gravel.