So, you're out looking for the best garden vacuum and blower. After all, with a garden, no matter how small, there will always be garden waste and debris to deal with. You might already have a garden vacuum but if not, then what are you waiting for? This vacuum will help keep your yard and garden free from debris that will eventually decompose and cause you a whole lot of unnecessary headaches and work. The longer you let this unwanted debris pile up on your driveway, patio, deck or garden beds, the more trouble you'll be having removing it when it's time to dispose of it.
Leaf Blower Garden Vacuums - This may be a new name to you but these devices have actually been around for many years and were originally designed to help remove leaves from your lawn or garden. A leaf blower basically consists of a rotating brush or blade that is attached to the garden vacuum's motor and is used to turn the suction power of the machine on to remove the leaves and other garden debris from your lawn or garden. Although these devices can be used to remove a variety of garden debris, most people use them more for leaf blowing than anything else.
Mulching Garden Vacuums - These are definitely more powerful than the leaf blowers and come in at a very reasonable price of around one hundred and twenty-five dollars. The mulching garden vacuum is actually a piece of machinery that is connected to a blower in the garden vacuum unit. The mulching device will remove the debris from around your plants in such a way that the soil underneath is totally clean. There are many different makes and models of mulches available, so it's important to make sure that you buy the one that suits your needs best and is of the highest quality.
So, what are the main characteristics of a good garden vacuum cleaner? Well, firstly the size is extremely important, as you don't want to get a vacuum that isn't able to handle the task. You should always make sure that you get the largest and strongest machine possible. Secondly the bag should be large enough to handle the quantity of leaves you expect to collect on a daily basis. Ideally you'll want a good sized bag which will enable you to dispose of all the leaves and other garden debris quickly and efficiently.
Speed and Running Time - Both the speed and running time of any blower will have a direct impact on how well you do with your jobs. Be careful not to get a vacuum that has a very fast blowing time, as this may well backfire on you if you happen to have a task that needs to complete quickly. Similarly, be aware of the cord length, and make sure that the cord you are getting is sufficiently long enough to get to the farthest parts of your garden.
Mulching - One of the main tasks for any good garden blower is mulching. A good mulching garden vacuum will come with at least one bag, and this bag should be used for the purpose of mulching up any thick leaves you might have in the lawn. The bag should be emptied every week or as required by your owner. Be sure that the mulching tool you get can cope with the size of the soil you have available, as otherwise you'll be wasting effort and money.
Blowing Turfs - On the list of must haves' for any blower, a must haves list which also features the likes of waders, a garden vacuum head and a good water hose. A good water hose is essential, as it enables you to blow out water from the sides of your fences, thus cutting down on weeds. A wader which is wide is also recommended, as this allows you to be more precise when applying the fertilizer. And lastly, don't forget an air pump, especially if you're blowing very hard.
Variable Speed Blower - This type of vacuum has variable speed settings which allow you to choose how much water or air is blown out, depending on the need. You can use the variable speed blower to blow dry leaves, dry grass and dry leaves from your garden or decking. There are various advantages of a variable speed blower over a fan or blower, and some of them are mentioned below.