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Keeping your garden tidy all year round is a task that’s challenging to even the keenest landscape aficionado. Leaves and debris can make your property look messy and unkempt. Having the proper equipment will make this job much easier and will take far less time than it would otherwise. Leaf blowers make it easy to tidy up your garden, deck and driveway by blowing the leaves into piles, making clean up an easy task! Leaf blowers aren’t always in the toolbox of many homeowners, and if you’re one of them, there’s no need to worry.
You can easily hire a leaf blower from Hirepool at fantastic low hiring rates. Hiring equipment that you perhaps wouldn’t use all year round, like a leaf blower, is a great way to avoid a large upfront cost. In this guide, we’re going to go over everything you need to know about leaf blowers. This includes how to use one properly and the benefits of using one. After all is said and done, you’ll be able to clean up your backyard like a pro.
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A leaf blower is used to move fallen leaves into a big pile, so that it’ll make it easier to collect the leaves in one go. A leaf blower tends to be easier to use than a rake as it involves less physical effort and it is more effective. Even with how safe a leaf blower tends to be, it’s important to have all of the necessary safety equipment, such as earmuffs to drown out the loud noise, eye goggles in case any debris blows into your eyes and gloves.
Hirepool stocks a selection of leaf blowers depending on the size of your job. One of the great things about leaf blowers from Hirepool, is that nearly anyone can use one with the right advice.
This battery powered leaf blower is just as powerful as a petrol leaf blower, except it is not as noisy, and there is no idle. Thanks to a controllable trigger, you can choose the level of airflow. This battery powered leaf blower is a great option if you are in a suburban area where creating noise is an issue.
A blower backpack is a good option for people that may not have the strength to carry and use a regular leaf blower. It fits comfortably on the back and is easy to use. This particular leaf blower runs on petrol.
This particular hand held leaf blower is perfect for getting stuck in to your backyard. As well as blowing leaves, you can also use this hand held leaf blower for sucking up lighter objects like clippings. This leaf blower runs on petrol.
Always read the user manual before operating your leaf blower.
As we’ve discussed, using a leaf blower is an easy way to move fallen leaves into a large pile. So the question then is, why should you bother cleaning up your leaves in the first place? There are many benefits to cleaning up leaves from your lawn.
If you allow your leaves to build up on your lawn, it will eventually compress into a thick covering called thatch. This layer of organic matter is made of living and dead plant matter. Sure, it is full of nutrients, but it prevents sunlight when it builds up on top of your lawn. This lack of energy from the sun can suffocate your grass and prevent vital photosynthesis. Cleaning up your leaves regularly helps your lawn to receive nutrients and flourish.
This point is a bit of a given. Just like the interior of your house, your backyard and lawn also look better after a good clean up. Yes, the Autumn colours are beautiful, but we think the contrast between a nice crisp green lawn and Autumn foliage is better. Plus, leaving leaves on your lawn to turn into thick, muddy, stodgy thatch never looks nice.
As they say, you should always try to look for a silver lining. When it comes to an annoying build-up of fallen leaves on your lawn, it’s no different. Making mulch is a fantastic way to put your thatch to use. This compost or mulch is great to place on top of soil to improve its fertility. In effect, this will help your plants and trees to grow and flourish.
If you’re looking for other tips and advice to do with making mulch, read our guide on how to create mulch with a wood chipper.
To start your leaf blower, firmly place it on the ground, pressing the machine body against the ground with your left hand (NOT your foot) and start the engine by pulling the starter cord quickly and firmly. Do not drop start your leaf blower, and do not touch parts of the machine other than the handles when in use.
Let your leaf blower run on idle for a few minutes before you start revving to the maximum speed. This will allow it to warm up before use.
Once you’ve got the leaf blower running, get the leaves away from your trees and shrubs and then work from the outside of the yard to the centre to make one big pile. Approach the leaves with your leaf blower using a sweeping motion, making sure to not use it too close to the leaves. As you work over an area with your leaf blower, use more of a semi-circular or arc-like pattern so that all of the leaves will move in the same direction.
Top tip: When you’re using the leaf blower, there’s no need to put it on full blow, as it’s more effective when you use little bursts of power.
If you’re using your hands, pick up the leaves from the pile and put them in a big bag. It may take several handfuls before you’ve finished picking up the leaves.
If you think it might be too slow to pick them up by hand or if you think the pile of leaves is too big, you could also use two rakes. Using one rake in each hand, the idea is to use them like salad tongs, so that you can grab a large amount of leaves in one go.
Once you’ve put all of the leaves into the bag, it’s time to dispose of them. You can put it straight into the compost, making sure that you’ve got an even mixture of leaves and green material like lawn clippings in there. If you’re not too keen on putting it into the compost, no worries. You can just put them onto the garden bed as mulch.
If you are looking to make mulch that you can use in the future, the best thing to do is pour your clippings and other green waste into a pile. Then, cover the pile with tarpaulin to keep it dry from the weather. Make sure the tarpaulin isn’t too tight to the pile, as you need to allow airflow to prevent fungus.
Yes, cleaning up leaves from your backyard and lawn is an important task to do for many reasons. In saying that, you shouldn’t have to spend hours and hurt your back in the process. A leaf blower is a helpful tool to reduce time and stress from lawn and garden maintenance. Who knows, you may even enjoy yourself!
Head over to our leaf blower equipment rental page and easily book a professional grade blower or other landscaping equipment to make your DIY jobs easier. It’s simple and quick to book online, or for advice and assistance, call into your local Hirepool branch and chat to the team.
For more advice to do with your backyard, read our guide that explores what equipment you need for outdoor maintenance, or other handy blogs like the best way to cut lawns and edges or lawn care 101: everything you need to know for a great lawn.
