Buying the Best Leaf Blower

!±8± Buying the Best Leaf Blower

For Fallen Leaves That Deserve the Best

Buying the best leaf blower can be a challenge, but it is worth the time involved. One that doesn't match your needs will just create more work instead of making lawn care easier. The goal is to find one that is the best for specific jobs. The best leaf blower for a small yard will be different than the best for a large yard or the best to use for commercial landscapes. Fallen leaves deserve the best and it doesn't matter if they are blown into a garden to be used as mulch or blown together for easy pick up and removal.

Before you head out to the local hardware store or home improvement store, sit down and list what you need to do, the size of the area that you will be using it on, the distance to a power outlet, the parameter of the yard, and anything else that you think will be helpful to use to be able to choose the best one to buy.

Some of the information you should have with you when you head out to buy the best:

What type of debris will you be blowing? How much of an area will you be maintaining? What is your physical strength? How much power do you need? What is the noise level tolerance of your neighbors? What amount of money do you have available to spend?

TYPE OF DEBRIS

For dead grass and leaves the best blower is a lightweight electric one. Weed Eater's Barracuda 2595 (2010) is a good choice. For the same debris but on a larger yard, you may consider one that is carried in a backpack or on wheels.

When you have small twigs, branches, and heavier debris the best choice is an electric handheld leaf blower. Some good choices include the following: Toro's Super Blower Vac 51591, Toro's Ultra Blower Vac 51598, and the John Deere BH25 (2010). For the same debris but on a larger yard, the best one is one that is carried in a backpack or on wheels.

PHYSICAL FITNESS LEVELS

For the highly fit with strong arms, any type is the best leaf blower. For those less fit, who have physical problems, or medical issues the best is one that is lightweight or is on wheels.

LEAF BLOWER FEATURES

The following features are found on the best:

Variable speed Adjustable airspeed direction Handlebar throttle Extra battery Long life batter Adaptable to wheels or backpack

When you are looking for the best leaf blower, ask around the neighborhood and find out what is working for your neighbors who probably have similar needs as you do. Finally, shop around for the best prices before buying one.