Leaf Vacuum/mulcher

[Bigmallly]

Yeah I know what you mean, I've decided to wait till they have all dropped as you end up going round in circles.

[Jay22]

Can't order it online but luckily we have a new store which has opened and they have two so will reserve one.

[Bigmallly]

Let me know how you get on with it.

[Jay22]

Well the leaf vacuum/blower has been great until today when it decided to not blow. It still vacuums ok. Checked the fan and that appears to be ok...anyone got any ideas?

[Bigmallly]

Take the pipe off, undo the 4 screws at the top so you can access the shredder. Inside you will see 2 openings (one for the blower & 1 for the Vac). Check that the flap is moving between the openings as you move the lever. Let me know how it goes.

[Jay22]

Thanks BM, I've put it away and used the rake instead...will get it out tomorrow and check it over. Will let you know.

[ancee]

Sort of relevant... We planted a load of trees three years ago. They are now maturing nicely - hurrah, but now have all dropped their leaves - boo. Anyway, I've been gathering up all the leaves and throwing them onto the borders. The idea is, this is what happens in nature, the leaves will break down and be taken into the soil be worms etc. BUT, now I've tidily and painstaking done all this, and the garden is leaf-less looking and tidy... Have I done the right thing? Or, have I just made a lovely winter home in every border of my garden for slugs and snails to hang out?!!! ������

[Bigmallly]

Thanks BM, I've put it away and used the rake instead...will get it out tomorrow and check it over. Will let you know.

Ok, give me a shout if you get stuck. It's only a 10 minute job.

[Bigmallly]

Sort of relevant... We planted a load of trees three years ago. They are now maturing nicely - hurrah, but now have all dropped their leaves - boo. Anyway, I've been gathering up all the leaves and throwing them onto the borders. The idea is, this is what happens in nature, the leaves will break down and be taken into the soil be worms etc. BUT, now I've tidily and painstaking done all this, and the garden is leaf-less looking and tidy... Have I done the right thing? Or, have I just made a lovely winter home in every border of my garden for slugs and snails to hang out?!!! ������

Like you say ancee, it's what nature does. You could however contain them in a cage for leafmold next year or just put them on beds as a mulch.

[happyhumph]

OH vacuumed up a load yesterday, bunged them on the veg patch & I covered them in poo. Lots of worms in the poo to help the process.

[Madasafish]

Bought a Bosch ALS 30 from B&Q - £61,80 net of OAP discount,
Collected 15 bags of leaves all shredded - in three days..
Error of judgement - used it on a flower bed to collect loose leaves.. vacuumed loose soil ((heavy) as well which clogged up fan and caused it to block. Took 30 minutes this am to remove 0.75kg of soil...

Very well built bag and zip - these tend to go first of any blower /vac.
Lots of spares if needed..
Very sturdy build.

Bit fiddly to change from vac to blow...and vice versa.

Highly recommended.

If you use it on twigs it may jam or chip the plastic blade

[Bigmallly]

Error of judgement - used it on a flower bed to collect loose leaves.. vacuumed loose soil ((heavy) as well which clogged up fan and caused it to block. Took 30 minutes this am to remove 0.75kg of soil...

............and the longer you leave it the harder it sets...........best vaccing leaves when dry & crisp.

[Jay22]

Still haven't gotten round to checking mine yet BM...too cold to work in the garage!

[Bigmallly]

Ok Jay but as I say above, if it is blocked with soil, the longer you leave it the harder it will set..............and yes, I am talking from experience..........

[Jay22]

No there is definitely no blockage BM, checked for that first.