Plan where you want your leaves to ultimately end up. Put a sheet in the chosen spot, so it’s easier to carry all of the leaves to your compost heap or to bag them.
Work in one direction only especially if there’s a breeze, try and work with it rather than against it; this will help to collect all of the leaves in just one area.
Hold the blower at your side and point at the ground at a shallow angle. Use a smooth back-and-forth motion as you walk slowly with the leaf blower in front of you.
Blowers work best on dry leaves, grass clippings, and thin twigs; but keep in mind that on a hard surface they move much more easily than those on a lawn. If you are working on your driveway, turn the setting to the lowest power.
Dry leaves are easier to remove with a blower than wet leaves.
Remember to wear eye protection, as small sticks, leaves, and other debris can easily get blown upwards.
A bit of general advice with all of the landscaping chores is to wear a pair of long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt, and a good pair of gloves that will protect you from dirt, scratches, and cuts.
Never point the working end of a leaf blower toward people or pets.
Common courtesy asks for a self-imposed ban too early or too late or when next-door neighbours are entertaining or enjoying the outdoors.
A blower is not just for leaves! You could also:
- Blow light snow off a car or a path
- Dust off cobwebs from the shed
- Scatter puddles of water that linger on your driveway
- Dry your car after washing
- Clean the gutters
Compact and powerful leaf blowers
EGO’s Power+ range of cordless leaf blowers are compact for easy use and storage and yet perform as well as a professional grade cordless blower. Built to last, they deliver a clean, quiet and safe experience.
Plus, our cordless leaf blowers are powered by our ARC Lithium™ battery, so they have no problem keeping up, boasting impressive run times. In fact, our battery has a power and performance that surpasses petrol-powered equivalents.