leaf blowers
Autumn debris movers
Leaf blowers are motorized devices that produce a powerful stream of air to move leaves and debris from lawns, driveways, and sidewalks.
They come in handheld, backpack, and wheeled varieties, powered by gasoline or electricity.
Gas-powered models are notorious for their noise and emissions: The neighbor's leaf blower woke me at seven AM.
Some municipalities have banned or restricted their use.
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- edgersLawn boundary cutters
- pruningCutting vegetation for health
- lawn careMaintaining residential grass
- debrisScattered broken fragments
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