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Opinion on leaf blowers

wkynastongvq_d5rVxwkynastongvq_d5rVx Posts: 9
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Hi all,
I am undertaking an engineering project and needed to collect some information regarding leaf blowers. What is your opinion on them?

  1. Are they too noisy
  2. Are they too expensive
  3. Are they too destructive
  4. do they use too much fule- especially with petrol prices increasing
It would be valuable information to gather, and if you have any other problems regarding leaf blowers please input

many thanks
Will
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  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    yes
    no
    not at all
    no 
    Devon.
  • CrazybeeladyCrazybeelady Posts: 778
    I don't like them because they are bad for nature, destroying insect habitats.
  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    I don't like them either, would rather get the exercise using a brush. More leaves more exercise. Yes they are noisy, used to be expensive but the cheap ones are probably no better than a brush. Destroying insect habitats is not for many of today's gardeners better to' leave the leaves ' over winter for that reason. As far as fuel is concerned I think many people are more concerned about  heat their homes. Sorry I know that is another story.
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
  • ErgatesErgates Posts: 2,953
    Too noisy. 
    Too heavy.
  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    Agree @Ergates the one reason I have heard they won't buy one is because they are too heavy.
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
  • ErgatesErgates Posts: 2,953
    We have one, but have to ration its use to prevent strains and aches. A shame as we have a lot of trees, and the leaves can get very deep in places.
  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    I think there will be alot of people who have one, used it just once or twice then can't be bothered. Just like all those kitchen gadgets that sit in kitchen cupboards.
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    My parents bought one but they found that it was easier and quicker to use a broom.
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    try removing leaves with a rake or broom from a gravel drive which have been driven over and rained upon for days on end.
    Devon.
  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    @Hostafan1 Yes there are situations where they are very useful, especially if you have a specific area like a gravel drive.
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
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