So what is the difference? I hear you ask. Well people tend to prefer using a leaf blower if they have large volumes of leaves or debris to gather or have to cover a large area. The leaves can be blown into one or several large piles which can then be placed into bags at a later date.

A garden vacuum is more ideal if you have a smaller garden as you can only store so many leaves before you have to empty the bag. However, if you really don’t fancy having to manually put the leaves in a bag then you can get large garden vacuums that have spacious storage containers.

If you are looking for a combination of the two then consider the multi-functional, all-in-one leaf blower and garden vacuum. This allows you to effortlessly accomplish both piling and gathering of garden debris at the same time. First you can use the blowing feature to create a pile of dead leaves and other garden debris, then switch to the vacuum feature to suck up the accumulated debris that ends up in an easy to dispose of waste bag. Once again, the downside to this option is that you can only cover a small area before having to replace the bag.

If you are looking to buy a leaf blower or a garden vacuum then you should also consider how it’s powered. Generally speaking they are either powered by gas or electric. Gas powered leaf blowers and garden vacuums are more powerful in terms of blowing power and speed and are ideal if you have a large quantity of leaves to gather. However, they tend to be quite loud and require some strength as they are comparatively heavy.

Electric ones tend to cost less and are quieter; they are also very lightweight. The downside, however, is that if you buy a non-cordless leaf blower or garden vacuum then you are limited to how much of your garden you can cover. Moving around your garden can become quite difficult especially if the cord isn’t long enough to accommodate the whole area.

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This leaf blower from Makita is a great value item that will have you blowing and sucking all around your garden. As well as being a leaf blower the Makita BUB142Z also functions as a garden vacuum that will Hoover up most small to medium sized garden debris.

If you want to be able to quickly sweep up your garden with little effort then this type of leaf blower / garden vacuum is just the ticket. It has a three stage air setting dial to allow you to control just how much power you want to use. This Makita leaf blower is also fitted with a variable speed trigger and has a rubber grip giving you a soft handle to hold onto that is also ergonomically designed.

The Makita BUB142Z is lightweight yet powerful and for extra convenience is also cordless allowing you a greater freedom of movement. At this price what more could you ask for?

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The Draper 45543 is a multi purpose leaf blower that not only blows air but also works as a garden vacuum and leaf mulcher. It’s powerful 2200 watt engine allows it to quickly and efficiently vacuum up leaves and other small garden debris or at the flick of a switch blow them into a neat pile wherever in your garden you desire.

When in garden vacuum mode and leaves that are hovered up can then be muclched or shredded. Once they have been passed through the shredder they are instantly moved into the attached and removable 45 litre collection bag. This collection bag allows you to dispose of the mulch easily and cleanly to either a rubbish bin or on a compost heap.

As well as the easy to find and use switch to change from vacuum to blow mode this Draper leaf blower comes equipped with a sturdy and adjustable front support handle. Also the Draper 45543 is fitted with a patio and path wheel attachment that makes manoeuvring the leaf blower much easier than those leaf blowers with one and keeps the nozzle at the desired height.

What’s more this leaf blower also comes with a long 10 metre cable allowing your to reach the far corners of most gardens and outdoor spaces and of course the Draper is fitted with a safety approved plug socked.

If all that wasn’t enough to convince you to buy this leaf blower, amazon.co.uk have the Draper 45543 on sale with £78.51 off the recommended retail price at the time of writing.

The Black & Decker GW2610V is a dual function leaf blower and garden vacuum that is electric powered and comes equipped with a shredder fan. The high impact shredding blades are ideal for compressing garden waste and can reduce the size of items vacuumed to one tenth of their original size.

This garden vacuum is fitted with a wet leaf scraper which helps collect wet leaves which can become stuck to the ground making them hard to pick up. The Black & Decker comes with a collection bag which has a capacity of 35 litres which after the shredder has reduced their size can hold 350 litres of leaves.

The speed at which this item blows or vacuums can be adjusted with ease allowing you to chose the right speed for you. The Black & Decker also comes fitted with a carry strap making it easy to manoeuvre around the garden along with its secondary handle.

This is a great leaf blower / garden vacuum shredder that would suit any small to medium sized garden or outdoor space.

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The Homelite petrol leaf blower and garden vacuum is an ideal addition to anyone’s garden maintenance tool kit. If you prefer to buy tools that will last you a long time and get the job done every time a petrol powered leaf blower like this is the device for you.

The Homelite HBL26BV has a powerful 26cc engine and with a reasonable 0.39 horsepower output. The airflow clocks in at 270mph which is pretty impressive and makes light work of the most stubborn leaves and other small garden debris. As well as being good at blowing the Homelite has a good suction capacity of 11cbm/min which will pick up as many leaves as you can this garden vacuum at. To make life easy for your it even comes equipped with a shoulder strap meaning you can easily manoeuvre it about the garden.

If you want something more substantial than an electric leaf blower then this 2-stroke petrol powered blower is definitely worth adding to your list.

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This combination leaf blower / garden vacuum from Einhell is a great value device for your garden. It is electric powered and has a powerful vacuum function with a built-in shredder. The shredder can handle soft material such as leaves and grass up to a fairly large size. The waste that has been shredded is compressed down to 1/10 of its original size allowing you to dispose of more waste than previously possible.

If you don’t want to collect and shred the waste the leaf blower mode is great for moving leaves and grass around outside. As well as grass and leaves dirt and loose mud can be blown away which is great for cleaning decking and patios.

This Einhell leaf blower comes equipped with an adjustable carry belt and a 45 litre capacity collection bin. Other great features of the Einhell are an air speed of 250 km/h, a suction capacity of 12 m3/min and a no load speed of 14000 min-1. All-in-all this is a great value dual purpose leaf blower and garden vacuum that should suit the needs of any home gardener and the occasional landscaper.

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This is a great leaf blower and garden vacuum from Ryobi. This machine has a powerful 30cc petrol engine that is ideal for gardens big or small and will have your outdoor spaces looking spick and span in no time at all!

The Ryobi comes equipped with a mulching feature which is ideal for getting any garden waste compressed for easy disposal. As well as being an excellent leaf blower with the flick of a switch this tool becomes a powerful garden vacuum allowing you to pick up most small garden debris in the blink of an eye thanks to its 13 cbm/min suction capacity. Due to it’s high power this garden vacuum can reduce leaf waste at a ratio of 10:1 which we think is pretty impressive. There is a 40 litre collection bag included with the Ryobi RBL30MVA which can be quickly and easily attached as and when required.

As well as the collection bag this leaf blower comes with a shoulder strap and some 2-stroke oil to get you started. To get the Ryobi RBL30MVA at the lowest price use the information below:

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The Flymo SCIROCCO 3000 Electric Garden Vac & Blower 3000w 240v is a dual function leaf blower and garden vacuum making it exceptional value and a great time saving device.

Using the leaf blower function you can effortlessly sweep all the leafs and garden debris into one manageable pile and then with the flick of a switch transfer to garden vacuum mode and Hoover up your pile of waste. No more bending over and bagging up the leaves by hand once you have this garden tool!

Due to the powerful suction of the Flymo Scirocco even wet leaves can be sucked up without blocking the tube which can be a problem with some leaf blowers in this price range. This makes it a great item to use in the winter months when gardens are often at their wettest. As leaves are collected they are shredded and placed in the collection bag allowing you to fit more waste in the bag due to the reduction in size of the leaves once they have been shredded. Also the shredded waste will rot quicker making this blower ideal for those of you with a compost heap.



For your convenience the Flymo is packed with the following features:

• wheels
• 3000w engine
• 45 litre collection bag
• 200 km /h air speed
• 180 l /s suction capacity
• 10 to 1 shredding ratio
• 12 metre cable length

So to sum up, if you are looking for a great value leaf blower and garden vacuum with built in shredder and attached collection bag that will work with wet leaves this has to be the one for you!

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The full name for this leaf blower from Makita is the Makita BHX2500 Petrol Garden Blower 24.5cc 4 Stroke Engine. As you can see it is a petrol powered leaf blower which features an easy start 4-stroke petrol engine. Due to this blower having a high air volume and a low weight it is ideal for all gardening tasks ranging from a quick tidy up to a day of blowing and vacuuming. Yes that’s right, this leaf blower also doubles up as a powerful garden vacuum should you chose to purchase the converter for it making this a great investment.

This leaf blower from Makita has a 4-stroke petrol engine which requires oil and to use one without may result in the engine seizing up. Petrol engines do require more maintenance than electric engines but if looked after they should give many years of use making them a great investment over a cheaper electric blower.

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