Saplings can be cut into manageable pieces with loppers, then fed into a wood chipper and turned into mulch. Break them up with your hands or use a hatchet. Small, dead branches can be repurposed as kindling. Line it with a disposable bag if you’re going to throw the debris away, or carry it straight to the compost pile. To transport the debris, Fiskars’s 30-gallon Kangaroo garden bag has an internal spring to keep the bag upright and the mouth wide open. Woody vines require loppers, such as the Fiskars PowerGear2 a bank blade, such as the 12-inch double-edge ditch blade from Council Tool or a machete, such as the justifiably famous Woodman’s Pal. So, What Are We Dealing With? Vinesĭrag thin stuff off the pile with a bow rake.
And the brush itself? Could be kindling, compost, firewood, or trash. Maybe a mulched garden bed, or a compost heap. What do you want the land underneath the pile to become? Maybe grass. Since it can be hard to know where to start, create a post-brush-pile plan. Since none of these things is true, it’s time to get rid of it. The worst part? A brush pile alerts the world that you’re a procrastinator, you don’t care what your neighbors think, and you don’t like getting your hands dirty. They can cause wildfires-the woody vegetation provides the fuel and the open, airy assemblage speeds and spreads the flames. Brush piles can harbor ticks, rodents, fleas, and snakes. And you’ve earned this, right? Look at my big yard! I have a brush pile!īut now it’s a mountain that seems to grow on its own. Some branches that blew down in the last storm. It may take a long time to clear debris using a litter picker.It started innocently enough. It is suitable for use with one hand, if you have enough strength to keep pressing the gripping button. You can also use it if you garden in a wheelchair or from a seated position.Ī litter picker allows you to collect debris without bending via the push of a button. Search for long-handled leaf grabbers onlineĪ dustpan and brush can be helpful for sweeping if you have any sight loss (see below).įor clearing debris, a long-handled dustpan and brush is a good option if you want to reduce bending. You may also see these called ‘grab and lift’ rakes or leaf collectors.
A long-handled leaf grabber uses a scissor action to collect fallen leaves and other items. A leaf blower is heavier than a broom, though, so you may only want to use one for a few minutes at a time.Īlongside sweeping comes clearing debris.
It reduces bending and you can use it in a seated position. You can use it to clear small amounts of debris, like leaves on your patio.
Search for lightweight garden brooms onlineĪ leaf blower is an alternative to a broom. You can also find brooms with multi-change handles, giving greater choice on how long the broom is. Adding a slip-resistant band to the handle will make it easier and more comfortable to hold. If you are in a wheelchair, or sit when you garden, look for a short-handled outdoor broom. If you love the idea of a wooden broom, a ‘witches’ style besom broom tends to be lighter than a traditional broom. A broom with an aluminium handle and nylon bristles may be easier to handle. If you have challenges with energy, mobility, or garden with one hand choose a lightweight version. The right size and weight items will reduce any strain when you do it.Ī broom is a delightfully low-tech piece of equipment. Sweeping requires very little in the way of tools and equipment.
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