How to Clear Leaves on a Large Property
A five-step plan for leaf cleanup on acreage: tools, timing, wind, mulching and what to do with the pile.
Trimmers and Blowers
String trimmers, brush cutters, backpack and walk-behind blowers and edgers for fence lines, ditches and fall cleanup on acreage. Guides compare engine cc or battery voltage, cutting swath, airflow, weight and noise.
Slope Calculator
Open the calculatorTurn rise and run, or a phone level reading, into degrees and percent, then compare it with typical mower slope ratings.
Best Backpack Leaf Blower: 3 Gas Picks for Acreage Leaf Cleanup
Three gas backpack blowers from 550 to 880 CFM compared by engine, airflow, weight and warranty, with who should skip each.
Best String Trimmer for Acreage: 4 Gas and Battery Picks
Four string trimmers for large properties, three gas and one 40V battery model: engine or battery, swath, weight and warranty compared, plus who should…