It's that time of year again where I can't seem to catch a break cleaning up leaves. I spend multiple hours each week bending my back to pick up leaves only for my patio to keep getting covered. Luckily, there are lots of tools on the market that make this a much more enjoyable – and less tiring – job.
If there's one fall gardening tool you need to clean up fallen leaves, it's these Amazon hand leaf scoops. You essentially where them on your hands to gather up a much larger amount of leaves – it can help clear an area in just a few swipes. Each scoop even has a toothed edge to get a better grip on the pile of leaves, so they don't fall and make a bigger mess.
It's such a simple design but one that can make this never-ending fall garden task a little easier each day. For $17.99, it's a more affordable solution for leaf clearing than investing in something like a $100 push leaf collector.
Use these hand leaf scoops to pick up piles of leaves at a time. They slot onto your hands comfortably, with a toothed edge to securely carry the leaves into a garden waste bag or pile. The handles are adjustable to preference, and the scoops are lightweight and easy to work with.
To me, it's not surprising to see that the Amazon hand leaf scoops have 4.3 stars. Shoppers say it's such an easy tool to use and has made the fall yard clean-up much more enjoyable.
'I use these all the time. When I work outside these help me pick up all those leaves and debris that I have. The prongs add to [the] ease of [picking] up everything. Cuts down on my work time and I don't wear out as quickly using them,' one five-star reviewer writes.
'A must have! Made picking up tree debris around my pool so much easier this year! [It's] like having giant hands,' another person writes.
'Love these leaf scoopers. So very useful. I filled two big 72 gallon bags yesterday easily. I just raked in a pile and scooped up leaves with these and dropped [them] in big leaf bags. Super easy and convenient,' another shopper shares.
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Of course, there are several things you can do with fallen leaves, all of which these hand scoops make easier. If you're planning to make leaf mulch, pair them with a collapsible garden waste bag (like this from Lowe's), or use the scoops to take leaves directly to your compost bin.
Perhaps the one downside to note is that these scoops don't remove the manual element of clearing leaves. 'Lots of bending involved,' one reviewer writes. Though, the scoops are constructed of lightweight plastic and are easy enough to work with.
There are less-strenuous options on the market, including this push leaf sweeper from Amazon, though they're of a higher price, often over $100. So, for $17.99, these hand scoops are worth it if you want to remove the two-step action of raking the leaves and then having to pick them up – with these, you can do it one.
What to Shop
This sweeper has a spinning brush to scoop up leaves with a simple push. The bag is detachable to empty the leaves.
This garden waste bag collapses down for compact storage. It has a 30-gallon capacity to collect fallen leaves and garden debris.
This leaf rake has an expandable head so you can get into narrow and bigger spaces to clear leaves.
While it is important to clear hazardous areas in the yard, there is also some merit in leaving debris for wildlife. In fact, over-tidying your yard in fall can remove vital food sources and shelter for insects, birds, and small mammals. Our guide to fall yard clean-up mistakes has more information on what to avoid doing this season.
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