As autumn arrives and the leaves begin to fall, your lawn can create the perfect bed for leaves to sit. And though autumn foliage is a sight to behold, leaves cause more harm than good to your beloved lawn so it’s important to remove leaves regularly to protect your lawn from damage this autumn.
So now is the perfect time to break out the trusty leaf blower and blow away those leaves so that your lawn can receive its crucial supply of light and air to help maintain its health this season.
We’re exploring some of the best rated leaf blowers on the market this year to make this important autumn task as easy as possible.
1. STIHL
STIHL BGA 57 Corldess Leaf Blower is perfectly effortless and designed to be a slim, well-balanced blower that is super easy to handle. With a powerful performance that’s comfortable to operate, the blower tube is easy to manoeuvre around your garden for effectively clearing leaves and other debris.
Key features:
- Powerful and lightweight battery blower.
- Great for use in noise-sensitive areas.
- Can conveniently be adjusted to three lengths to suit the height of the user.
2. Terratek
Terratek 300W 35L Leaf Blower/Garden Vacuum and Shredder is an excellently efficient tool which blows, vacuums and shreds. This budget-friendly powerful tool helps you quickly and easily collect leaves and debris from your garden with a useful suction tube which can easily be switched to a blower instead. The useful shredding function reduces leaves, which can be used as mulch or compost, improving soil health, and reducing waste.
Key features:
- Compacts leaves in a good size 35-litre capacity collection bag at a shredding ratio of 10:1.
- Includes shoulder trap and wheels allowing you to work in comfort for prolonged periods with a 10m power cable.
- Easy to assemble, portable and lightweight.
3. STIHL
STIHL 300 Cordless Backpack Blower is a clever design for professional application in large and noise-sensitive areas. Ideal for efficient cleaning of large lawns, to remove even wet and heavy leaves. Stihl’s Innovative technology significantly reduces the high-pitched frequency that is usually associated with cordless blowers. The adjustable blower tube means you can adapt the tube length to suit the type of area that you are cleaning. Padded shoulder straps and a hip belt means you can use with comfort and ease.
Key features:
- Great for use on large lawns and in noise-sensitive areas.
- Boost mode for when extra blowing power is required.
- LED light on trigger handle clearly displays which mode you are on so you can control energy management.
4. Hyundai
Hyundai 45L 12m Cable Leaf Blower/Vacuum is a versatile 3 in 1 electric leaf blower, vacuum and mulcher which is an ideal tool for tidying up your garden this autumn and winter. With a 45L capacity, which comes in larger than the Terratek, the spacious and robust collection bag offers plenty of room to save you time and prevent you from having to keep emptying it.
Key features:
- Compacts leaves in an impressive 45L collection bag at shredding ratio of 10:1.
- 12m power cable allowing you to cover a wider area.
- 9 position telescopic chute that can be extended from 70cm to 100cm.
5. Bosch
Bosch ALB 18 LI Cordless Leaf Blower is a usefully lightweight tool at only 1.8kg that removes leaves and debris effortlessly and hassle-free. Bosch tends to be the trusty favourite amongst many consumers, with many reviews sharing the same view; “what you see, is what you get”. This cordless, battery powered leaf blower is suitable for removing bot wet and dry leaves with an airflow speed of 756km/h.
Key features:
- Super lightweight making it easy to manoeuvre and carry.
- Speed control for optimal blowing speed.
- Extended soft grip to ensure a comfortable holding position for all users.
Keeping your lawn clear of leaves this autumn and winter is one of the best tasks you ca do to ensure your lawn can receive the vital nutrients it requires during these duller, colder months.
With plenty of choice on the market, your leaf blower can be versatile, with a model that also functions as a vacuum or mulcher, providing an all-in-one solution for your lawn, or simple yet effective to blow away leaves and debris keeping your lawn tidy this autumn. Overall, their efficiency and convenience make leaf blowers a valuable tool for maintaining a clean and tidy outdoor space.
To give your lawn a helping hand this autumn and winter, find out more about our Annual Lawn Care Treatment Programme and contact our friendly team or get your own free, instant, online quote today. For more lawn care advice this autumn, visit our dedicated autumn advice page here.
