The first step in learning how to get rid of leaves is to have the right tools on hand. Lots of Field Editors told us about their favorite rakes. The most popular rakes are beloved just for their size ...

This battery-powered leaf vacuum/mulcher from Ryobi promises a lot but reviews say otherwise. Find out why and an alternative ...

Clean leaves early while they’re dry—wet piles get heavy, moldy, and hard to remove. Use tools like rakes, tarps, blowers, or mulchers to move, shred, and repurpose leaves efficiently. Compost or ...

The lawn is filling up with brown leaves, which looks lovely and seasonal but if allowed to settle they will suffocate the ...

When you’re picking out a new leaf vacuum, you need to understand what they can and cannot do. A leaf vacuum is not a replacement for a rake or a leaf blower. It won’t be able to just suck up every ...

When autumn leaves have fallen, many people skip the rake and turn to blowers and vacuums for yard cleanup. Leaf blowers and vacuums are powerful, efficient and durable. But they serve distinct ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Despite the changing of the seasons, the transition from summer to fall doesn't mark the end of yard work. As the season's title suggests, ...

You clean the filter with a soft, dry brush, compressed air, or rinse it with a mild detergent if it is a sponge-type filter.