Clearing Wet Leaves From Path

seanoctagan

I've got a massive sycamore tree that sheds tons of leaves this time of year - I don't like using a rake on my concrete path - any suggestions how to clear them?

DaftyDuck

Brush? ....

molerat

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Whitefurze-G25LG1-Leaf-Grabber-Set/dp/B007BLZ164/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1510148719&sr=8-1&keywords=leaf+pickers&dpID=41uQ89MgVGL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spear-Jackson-Plastic-Leaf-Grabber/dp/B005RYE6SQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1510148719&sr=8-3&keywords=leaf+pickers&dpID=312NSyhmX5L&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

seanoctagan

Thanks DaftyDuck - I should have mentioned I tried using a brush but got my hands covered in blisters because the leaves are so stuck and compacted. molerat - that is more like it - they look perfect for the job - I never knew things like that existed.

DaftyDuck

Ah... I see... It did seem a bit too obvious!

How about a snow shovel, followed by one of molerat's suggestions? All leaves are hell to collect when they are wet and soggy!

Big wide blade, and plastic so quieter than a metal-on-concrete screeeech.

Garden gloves, or gripper gloves help avoid blisters.

Uxb

leaf blower!

glasgowdan

You'll never match the clean finish of a blower with manual methods. But it's probably not worth spending £200 on a decent blower just for one garden.

Niv

seanoctagan wrote: »

Thanks DaftyDuck - I should have mentioned I tried using a brush but got my hands covered in blisters because the leaves are so stuck and compacted. molerat - that is more like it - they look perfect for the job - I never knew things like that existed.

Have you tried wearing gloves when you use the brush?

PasturesNew

1 gallon of petrol.... and a match?

bertiewhite

Pressure washer?

Justagardener

Without doubt a Plastic fan rake. Very Light to use, no scratch marks and no screeching noise have used these rakes on gravel paths, patios, pavements and paved paths ... if i can't use as blower. It will last forever
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spear-Jackson-Neverbend-Carbon-Plastic/dp/B004410FKG/ref=sr_1_16?s=outdoors&ie=UTF8&qid=1510230678&sr=1-16&keywords=plastic+rake