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Leaf Clean-up - Putting All Those Leaves to Work in Your Garden

Leaves can be a nuisance to the home owner, but they’re a bonanza for a gardener. Leaves can be turned into mulch, compost and prized leaf mold. Here's an overview of products to speed up the process.
Yard-Man Leaf Shredder / Wood Chipper / Leaf Vacuum
About's Landscaping Guide rates the merits of Yard Mans 3-in-1 Shredder/Chipper/Vacuum over less high tech options.
Fall Leaf Clean-up Help - Leaf Rakes, Blowers/Vacuums and Shredders
Fall clean-up of leaves is not a chore most gardeners look forward to. One way or another, you are gong to have to collect the leaves from your lawn, raking or otherwise, and there really aren't that many options. Here's some advice and tips in choosing a leaf blower/vac, shredder or even a humble rake, to make quick work of the leaves in your yard.
Leaf Blowers, Vacuums & Even Rakes
Cleaning up fallen leaves is an inevitable garden chore for most of us. New leaf vacuums, blowers and improved lawn rakes can make the job easier. The following are top picks of leaf pick-up tools.

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