Can you just mulch mow them? If not, can you leave them there and mow the little trees in the spring?

" Is there such a thing as a power rake to clean out acorns or other embedded debris?"

Not that I know of. One tip is to try to rake the acorns frequently and before you do other yard work in the fall. They are more "on top" then and easier to rake and remove. Walking on them and driving lawn equip over them just make them, as you note, more imbedded.

Also, you might try different kinds of rakes to see which one works best for you. I have one of those black plastic "no clog" types and it seems to make the job easier then most of my other rakes. Metal leaf rakes are too weak in the spines to really grab them and straight garden rakes grab too much of the other stuff and so make pulling the acorns in hard.

Of course, if you do run across a some better options, be sure and post your discovery.

Thanks for the tips, someone ought to invent such a rake....there would be a huge market for it! LOL

Nut Wizard or generic pecan rake might work for you but it may destroy the pocketbook.

Here is a link that might be useful: Nut Wizard

The best way to pick up acorns varies in so many ways. This article will explain it better. Best way to pick up acorns

I've found that leaf blowers work on acorns. Not as well as they work on leaves, but decently. It's still hard work, but it's much easier on the grass compared to raking.

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