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why waste time and effort brushing when a reasonably cheap machine will do work for you?
Depends on the size of the space and the time allowed; if I had 30 minutes to clear leaves from an area the size of a tennis court I would use a blower to blow them all into a corner than finish with a rake, a broom and my trusty 'giant hands' to pick them up. If it was a small area (maybe a small lawn) then I'd get the rake out, providing time allowed. It's a matter of using the right kit for the job.
Got to agree though, running a leafblower at 7.30am on a Sunday morning is a bit out of line and shouldn't be done.
Dry? Blower.
Wet? why make all that noise when a rake is quicker?
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Blow in to a pile then collect with a rake.
Oh that's the correct name is it? (leaf blower)
I call it my petrol brush.
The little one stops on the van 24-7
The 600 comes out this time of year and spring for scarification.
Last mowing day today, unless the grass keeps growing
Ooh I'll throw a spanner in the works and say suck! Leaf vacuum - quick and no piles of leaves to clear up after! :)
though if it's wet.. rake is definitely the way to go!
A mixture of both.
From experience, it's only possible to blow leaves so far before the heap, or row, becomes to heavy and resistant. A quick rough rake (or a couple of boards) to pick up the bulk of leaves then continue blowing.
Herd the leaves to an appropriate spot then do a final rake.blow.
I can't imagine there is much appreciation for bulk wet leaf collection from the warmth of the 'Today' studio. Mr Humphrys should come and work outside for a few days then i'll be interested in his thoughts.
slow news day, he'd be bemoaning the drifting piles of "depressesing brown" if they were not collected.
It's not a question of 'blower or brush'...there's an obvious choice when working and no point choosing the other in these cases. I use whatever tool is required at the time.
Who above said leaf blowing wet leaves doesn't work? Are you serious? Try brushing wet leaves off footpaths/car parks.
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