The Draper Tools Long Handled Leaf Grabber is a grabber with two U-shaped handles that increase its sturdiness, which when compared to my Darlac which has single handles, does make it maybe feel a little better and more capable for large areas but it’s more expensive but probably worth the extra cost. Leaf grabbers let you shovel and pick up lots of leaves in one sweeping motion, a sort of rake and shovel in one. Compost Explore our wide range of compost products to keep your garden happy, healthy, and full of helpful nutrients. They’re not very deep though, so don’t expect the utility of a rake, The blades are slightly curved to help them hold all that you pick up. Then I mow over them, which also helps break them down which helps them break down more efficiently in a compost bin or compost tumbler, which I’ve been using more recently.

Mostly just build quality but I cover the different types of leaf grabbers and their pros and cons below. If you plan on adding fallen leaves to your compost, or even simply focusing on creating leaf mould compost you can make the job of collecting them much easier with this set of these leaf grabs. These are worth considering, maybe if you’re comparing against the Draper model for the extra sturdiness. If you want to share your opinion about our service, positive or negative, you can contact us directly. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item.Made picking them up a breeze and despite the wheel barrow being full, i emptied it in about three goes. Eliminating the need to bend, the sturdy 40cm (153 /4in) grabber blades are angled to pick up large amounts in one go, so you can simply transfer into a wheelbarrow, compost bin or garden waste bag. While most leaf grabbers just let you pick up the leaves after you raked them into a pile, this one you Rake-Collect-Clear. So I still rake them into piles with a plastic tine leaf rake but then I can lift them with this leaf grabber and also rake again by opening it up to get those last few leaves without having to grab the rake again to finish the job off. Even in dry weather conditions your tools, if left outside, are exposed to moisture from wet grass and dew.

For more gardening tools, take a look at the best garden shears for trimming grass, shrubs and bushes, or our favourite lawn scarifiers. There are convenient rubber grips on the end of the poles for your comfort – you grab along the poles somewhere that suits you. It’s well made and I like how you can use it as a rake to collect the leaves into a neat pile and then fold the two halves together to collect the leaves and put them into the compost heap. The Draper Leaf Grabber is a slightly better choice for the extra tenner, especially for larger areas. These leaf grabbers measure 34cm x 50cm so they're a decent size, ideal for picking up plenty of mulch, garden waste and leaves in one go.Make light work of collecting leaves, grass cuttings and other debris with these long handled grabs.

For all wood handled tools apply a light coating of boiled linseed oil to help prevent the wood from drying out and cracking. The long handles and wide blades mean you can easily scoop up leaves without having to bend down to pick them up. If you choose to have a stand-up leaf grabber, all the stand-up models in this review are similar, and I recommend them all. These leaf grabbers are designed so that you don’t have to bend over during the leaf-collecting process. Sturdy tubular steel shafts with tough plastic head, makes gathering leaves and grass cuttings quick and easy.Leave the bag somewhere out of sight, such as behind the shed, to break down for up to two years, and use as a soil conditioner for your garden – a hassle-free winter gardening task.