Gardena Motor-Free Ergonomic Leaf Collector

Leaf collection can be an arduous chore, especially when you’re doing it the old-fashioned way with heavy rakes. There are many modern leaf collectors that can speed up this task, and they may be helpful with other yard work as well.

Many homeowners use tarps to collect their yard waste. These allow the leaves or debris to be raked on top and dragged elsewhere. Look for features like drawstrings and handles, which can make transporting the debris easier.

Oversized hand scoops (or claws) are also great for picking up large amounts of lawn debris, and they are fun and easy to use. They offer a great opportunity to get kids involved with yard work, too. You can also look for attachments that fit onto leaf blowers and vacuums that are then connected to trash containers. These allow you to remove lawn debris and get them into the refuse bin in one step.

Reusable garden bags are also helpful since they cut down on waste. You can combine several of these tools together to make short work of tedious lawn chores.

• Look for leaf collector tools that are made of lightweight, durable materials.
• UV-resistant and waterproof materials are an added bonus and can add to product longevity.
• If you have a lot of garden waste or a large yard, choose products that can hold a lot. For instance, a 96-gallon container has a high enough capacity to allow for plenty of leaf and debris removal before you have to stop and switch it out.