If there’s anything that marks the seasonal change, it’s leaves covering our backyards. While joyful in their own way, they can become a nuisance (and even hazardous) when blocking paths, smothering lawns, and becoming a mushy mess once rain comes down. That’s where a leaf blower comes in handy.
It sounds obvious to have a leaf blower in your essential fall gardening toolkit, but it can’t be exaggerated how useful it can be. This Amazon Lazyboi cordless leaf blower in particular is a great option because it’s much more mobile than one you have to plug in. This makes it ideal for the surprising uses for a leaf blower, like clearing gutters, and it’s much more convenient to use at the back of a large yard. The fact that it comes with two batteries is also a bonus, so you never have to wait on an uncharged battery to quickly clear a garden path.
When investing in heavy-duty garden equipment like this, you want it to be efficient, and the reviews give me confidence. ‘It can easily blow away fallen leaves, broken grass, and debris in the yard. The battery life is good, making it sufficient for daily yard cleaning,’ one shopper shares. Plus, it’s currently on a limited-time deal at just $59.95, so now is a great time to get your hands on it.
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Cordless Leaf Blower
This leaf blower is cordless and has two batteries. Each battery provides 10-15 minutes of use on a full charge, with maximum power reaching an impressive 150 mph. The fact that it’s cordless makes it portable, ideal for moving around the yard.
Why Get a Leaf Blower?
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Manually raking up fallen leaves can be fatiguing, hurt your back, and take time. A leaf blower blasts piles of leaves out of the way in seconds, and you can use it to quickly direct leaves into one spot if you’re planning to gather them and make leaf mold.
If you have an awkward-shaped garden or particularly narrow spots where leaves gather, a leaf blower makes it much easier to clear. This also helps keep fungal issues away by removing leaves trapping moisture in dark corners.
Of course, you may still wish to have a leaf rake (like this one from Walmart) for smaller areas or quick jobs, but there’s no doubt a cordless leaf blower makes daily fall tidying much easier, so you have more time to spend on other fall gardening tasks.
Why Shoppers Love It
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With a 4.2-star rating, this Amazon Lazyboi cordless leaf blower is loved by shoppers who say it’s efficient, reliable, and easy to use.
‘The leaf blower is very easy to use. It’s lightweight and easy to handle, with simple operation and strong wind power,’ says one five-star reviewer.
The fact that it’s lightweight and cordless makes it super easy to carry around the yard.
‘It features two wind speed modes that handle everything from heavy garden leaves to garage dust with ease. The best part is that it comes with two batteries, allowing me to swap them out and keep working without any runtime anxiety,’ another happy shopper describes.
The double batteries are a big perk of this cordless leaf blower, with each one providing 10-15 minutes of consistent use, so you can clear leaves from a larger yard in one go.
The only concern I can find in the reviews is the power. The listing describes the leaf blower reaching up to 150 mph using 21 V, but some reviewers note: ‘You get what you pay for,’ and that it could be stronger. However, the fact you can change between higher and lower power does offer flexibility, depending on the area you’re tackling.
Even for clearing more stubborn wet leaves, many customers have found it to work well. ‘It’s a lot stronger than I originally thought. It for sure blew wet leaves, debris and things of that nature away,’ one person describes.
There’s no doubt that as a whole, this leaf blower is more convenient than a leaf rake.
On the current deal of the leaf blower and two batteries for just $59.95 (a fraction of the price of similar leaf blowers at $100), this is a great option to get your hands on – especially if you have a larger area to keep clear daily in fall, like a driveway.
What to Shop
Use these leaf scoops to clear piles of leaves quickly. They’re made of a lightweight, durable material for long-lasting use.
30-Gallon Collapsible Garden Bag
This collapsible garden waste bag is perfect for collecting large volumes of fallen leaves and garden debris in the fall.
This leaf rake measures 24 inches and has a wooden handle for a comfortable grip. It’s lightweight to carry around the yard.
While it’s important to keep walkways clear during fall and winter so they don’t become hazardous, there are many benefits to not over-tidying your yard in fall. This includes leaving some piles of leaves for wildlife shelter and using them to make mulch.
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