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Post by MartinT on Nov 28, 2016 21:13:24 GMT
Ok, so we moved to Leaf City. We spent all weekend and this evening clearing the bloody things. We resorted to two methods: incineration and wheelbarrowing them to the forest across the road. Both are tiresome, the incinerator more fun but slower by volume. Tonight I burned a finger trusting garden gloves to insulate well enough to take the lid off. They didn't.
We seem to have a lot of very big trees overhanging our land. Next year we need plan B.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2016 21:19:34 GMT
Plan B - Get someone else to do it.
We have a small wood (1/2 acre) right next to the house and leaves are a part of everyday life.
I have tried a garden vac, shredding them before dumping them at the bottom of the garden, but as you say it's tiresome.
Now I just wait for it to get bad before I do anything!
Leaf blowers just scatter them elsewhere, for them to be blown back again. The best method I have found is using my ride on mower to collect them, then dump them at the bottom of the garden when the bag is full.
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Post by Chris on Nov 28, 2016 22:52:10 GMT
Ok,hope I can help here. I can send you a pair of very high quality work gloves that might stop you getting burnt. Let me know if you'd like them. How about cutting back the parts of the trees that overhang your land? I can also help with that but you're a bit far away.
Maybe find a pikey to do it. Then they'll leave all the bits at the bottom of your land then you'll get your shed broken into.
Sorry,couldn't help it.
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Post by Clive on Nov 28, 2016 23:06:27 GMT
Trees are beautiful things. Clearing leaves is an appreciation of this. Clear leaves little and often is best I find.
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Post by MartinT on Nov 29, 2016 6:35:50 GMT
Ok,hope I can help here. I can send you a pair of very high quality work gloves that might stop you getting burnt. Let me know if you'd like them. How about cutting back the parts of the trees that overhang your land? I can also help with that but you're a bit far away. Thanks, Chris, I ended up using oven gloves like I should have done to start with. There is no chance of cutting back the trees because a) they are huge, b) they are beautiful, c) there are many of them. |
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Post by MartinT on Nov 29, 2016 6:36:08 GMT
Trees are beautiful things. Clearing leaves is an appreciation of this. Clear leaves little and often is best I find. Noted for next time! |
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Post by MartinT on Nov 29, 2016 6:38:04 GMT
Leaf blowers just scatter them elsewhere, for them to be blown back again. The best method I have found is using my ride on mower to collect them, then dump them at the bottom of the garden when the bag is full. Nearly all our clearing was from the drive and patio areas, which are considerable in size. The rest was from areas that we couldn't mow anyway. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2016 7:25:34 GMT
My mower works fine on the driveway.
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Post by MartinT on Nov 29, 2016 8:15:37 GMT
Ah, good to know as we need to buy a ride-on mower at some point.
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Post by steveeb on Nov 29, 2016 8:28:29 GMT
ChrisB must be able to offer advice and wisdom - surely he has all those forests to clear and maintain.  Reckon you need one of those trusty park keeper's pointy sticks Martin... |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2016 8:31:02 GMT
Ah, good to know as we need to buy a ride-on mower at some point. You just need to make sure that the anti-scalping wheels are suitably adjusted, and collect the leaves when dry. |
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Post by ChrisB on Nov 29, 2016 9:16:36 GMT
Ha! I don't believe I have ever had occasion to make anyone move leaves in order to tidy up a woodland. In nature, tidiness is the enemy!
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Post by MikeMusic on Nov 29, 2016 12:29:35 GMT
Reuse  Last year I did a lot of shifting. Was good exercise but went on a long time. We have a guy blow them and pile up ready for spreading on the flower beds next year. They shrink down a huge amount and with our soil being so poor it is good for the garden. |
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Post by Sovereign on Nov 29, 2016 13:17:39 GMT
Why don't you move into a flat.   |
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Post by zippy on Nov 29, 2016 13:55:17 GMT
I never understood why someone invented the leaf blower - surely you need something to suck them up, not blow them all over the place ?
Having said that I have 2 suggestions (I believe one already made)
1. get a big ride on mower which will suck them up in no time and shred them at the same time.
AND/OR
2. build a compost heap - if you don't want to indulge I bet there are some keen gardeners around who would love to take the composted leaves off your hands.
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Post by MikeMusic on Nov 29, 2016 14:57:35 GMT
I have looked for a better way to handle leaves. There isn't one Blowing into a pile then carrying to another place seems least worst. If you have a huge pile already no need to blow. Lawn mowing them can be done and offers the advantage of shredding them for quicker breakdown. Problem is the bag or bin fills up in no time A vacuum with a collector the size of a big shed would be good. Manoeuvring it around could be awkward |
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Post by speedysteve on Nov 29, 2016 16:57:12 GMT
Hehe, We just did our front drive. Gravel, edged border hedges, thick pile of leaves outside at the little gate for walking to the village. I blew the drive leaves in to a couple of piles with the leaf blower and then sucked them up. Make nice compost. The piles by the gate I raked away and round to the out / other side of our boundary wall. Tadaa Those on the grass will disappear when I mulch cut the grass. Plan to do that tomorrow. There will be a few more of course yet. I also cleared the gutters. Not much to clear. Only have gutters on the garage and they are low enough for a step ladder. House is thatched so no gutters |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2016 16:59:49 GMT
A 350 litre bag may fill up quickly, but it empties quicker.
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Post by Slinger on Nov 29, 2016 17:01:36 GMT
But Martin, raking leaves is great exercise. Think how fit you'll be when the time comes to shovel all that snow.  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2016 17:35:08 GMT
Is. Ow a good time to mention the snow clearing attachments for ride on mowers?
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