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With fall at its peak, leaf cleanup is top of mind for many homeowners looking to tidy their outdoor spaces ahead of winter. Hardware Retailing recommends these six leaf collection products to make removing leaves a breeze.
Rakes
This adjustable rake from Tabor Tools is built with a 23-inch wide adjustable rake head, ideal for narrow to wide areas. The rake has a handle that extends from 32 to 63 inches and a rubberized handle grip.
The All-Steel Straight Rake from A.M. Leonard has a 3 ½-inch welded teeth steel head and a durable 66-inch handle made from tempered steel. The teeth are heat-treated to prevent bending or breaking, ensuring longevity.
Leaf Blowers
Toro’s 60V Max 605 CFM Brushless Leaf Blower is a battery-powered blower with 120 mph of air speed. The blower includes a variable speed trigger, cruise control and a turbo boost button, allowing the air speed to go from zero to 120 mph in 1.3 seconds.
Black & Decker’s 20V Max POWERBOOST Cordless Leaf Blower has up to 25 minutes of run time, air power of up to 130 mph and weighs 3.7 pounds. The blower has a microtexture soft grip handle and a low noise design for quiet operation.
Collection Bags
These foldable lawn bags from Gardeners Edge are made with a lightweight and puncture resistant material, fold compactly into a space saving design and include a double layered option for increased durability. The bag has four corner loops, making lifting leaf debris easier.
The 5-Foot CITY-STYLE Leaf Burrito from Leaf Burrito is a grey mesh bag that holds 4-6 bags worth of debris, is made with UV-coated, industrial-grade breathable mesh, five YKK zippers and five handles. The bag folds compactly into the size of a bath towel for storage and includes a large identification patch for users to write in their street addresses.
