5 of the best leaf blowers to keep gardens and driveways tidy

AUTUMN TASK: Fallen leaves might look lovely but they need clearing up (Image: Irina Nazarova/Getty)

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Many gardens are a riot reds, golds and yellow with particularly spectacular displays of autumn foliage after this year’s warm summer. However, then comes the job of clearing up the fallen leaves.

Seasonal drifts can look picturesque and provide a welcome habitat for wildlife, but they can lead to bare patches on your lawn come spring. Fallen leaves can also cause problems for motorists, as failing to keep windscreens clear can result in on-the-spot fines of £100 and three penalty points.

Leaf blowers are a simple and effective way to clear fallen leaves, before popping them in the composter, and some will even shred the leaves too. Here are five of our favourites, whether you’re after one with a long cable or a petrol or cordless device.

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⭐ The 3000W VonHaus Leaf Blower and Vacuum costs £44.99 on Amazon. It sucks, blows and mulches leaves and is ideal for clearing lawns, patios, gutters and driveways. There’s an extra-long 10m cable plus a handy harness to take the strain and save your back.

⭐ Save 23% on the Bosch Cordless Leaf Blower with Battery, now £107.87 on Amazon, plus an extra £5.39 off for a limited time. Their Universal leaf blower has two-speed control to optimise power and runtime. It comes with an easy twist and click nozzle attachment.

⭐ Save £25 on the Hyundai Petrol Leaf Blower, Garden Vac and Shredder, now £99.99 with a three-year warranty. It has a powerful 26cc two-stroke engine, weighs just 6.7kg and has a single over-shoulder support harness. Ideal for clearing snow, grass trimmings, leaves or gutters and for drying vehicles and machinery.

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⭐ The Living and Home 21v Cordless Leaf Blower is down to £34 at Yimbly. It will make short work of clearing leaves, sticks, and debris from hard surfaces outside. But it’s not just for leaves, as the lightweight cordless blower is also great for drying vehicles after washing and shifting dust from hard-to-reach areas indoors.

⭐ Save £10 on the Garden Gear 3-in-1 Blower, Vacuum and Shredder, now £49.99 at Thompson and Morgan. Remove, collect and shred unwanted leaf and garden debris. It has a powerful 3500W motor, 10m cable, large capacity 45-litre bag and can can create up to 450-litres of mulch.

Prices correct at time of publishing.