At Greenworks, we’re all about making yard work feel less like work. When the weather turns crisp and your yard disappears under a blanket of leaves, our tools are built to help you handle it quickly, comfortably, and without the need for expensive gas or time-consuming maintenance. Our lightweight, ergonomic, and affordable tools make fall cleanup a breeze—even if you’ve never used a leaf blower before!
Why Leaf Cleanup Matters
Skipping your seasonal cleanup might save time in the short term, but leaving piles of leaves on your lawn can have some seriously unpleasant consequences:
- Dead patches of grass due to lack of sunlight and airflow
- Mold and pests nesting in damp, decomposing piles
- Clogged gutters that can lead to roof and water damage
In short, a clean yard isn’t just nice to look at. It protects your home, lawn, and landscaping!
3 Tips to Keep Your Lawn Leaf-Free This Fall
If you’ve ever used a heavy rake or noisy gas blower, you know just how frustrating (and tiring) leaf cleanup can be. Read on to discover how to do fall lawn maintenance with minimal effort!
1. Blow, Don’t Rake
Our powerful collection of cordless leaf blowers are designed to make fast work of any size yard. With variable speed control, turbo buttons, and whisper-quiet operation, you can easily move leaves into piles without breaking a sweat.
Why you’ll love a Greenworks leaf blower:
- Lightweight design: Many Greenworks blowers weigh under 5 lbs., making them easy to carry and control.
- Battery-powered freedom: No cords, no gas, no fumes. Just grab it and go!
- Affordable options: Great for homeowners who want pro-level results without the pro-level price tag.
Greenworks Tip: Blow leaves starting from the edges of your yard and move inward toward a central pile. Let the tool do the work—no need to overexert yourself by swinging your arms around too much!
2. Mulch What You Can
Not all leaves need to go. If you’re already mowing your lawn in the fall, consider using a Greenworks mower with mulching capabilities to chop up light leaf coverage. This creates a natural compost that returns nutrients to your soil.
Why you’ll love a Greenworks mulching lawn mower:
- Nutrient recycling: Greenworks mulching blades quietly and efficiently chop leaves and grass clippings into tiny pieces that decompose quickly and release nutrients back into the lawn, reducing the need for chemical fertilizers.
- Environmentally friendly and healthier for the lawn: Mulching eliminates the need to dispose of leaf debris and grass clippings, reducing landfill waste and returning vital nutrients to the soil. This promotes healthier, thicker grass growth in the spring!
- Time and cost savings: Greenworks mulching mowers help homeowners reduce costs in the fall because there’s less need for bagging and fertilizer. Plus, it’s simply easier!
3. Trim Trees and Bushes
Fall is an ideal time to cut back your trees and bushes because when temperatures drop, trees and plants start to go dormant. Trimming before winter prevents disease, reduces pest infestation, and helps with growth management. Plus, as leaves fall, so too do branches! To keep your yard safe and clean this autumn, prune dead and overhanging branches with a Greenworks string trimmer or chainsaw.
Why you’ll love a Greenworks trimmer or chainsaw:
- Convenience and ease of use: No more pull cords, gas mixing, or changing oil filters. Simply click in a charged battery and push the button to start! Electric trimmers and chainsaws also produce less vibration, which means reduced hand and arm fatigue.
- Significantly quieter than gas-powered models: Greenworks electric trimmers and chainsaws produce far less noise than gas engines, making for a more pleasant user experience while minimizing disturbance to neighbors.
- Lower maintenance: With a Greenworks electric trimmer or chainsaw, your tool winterization process becomes WAY easier. No need for spark plug replacements, air filter changes, or fuel and oil mixing.
The Best Greenworks Tools for Leaf Cleanup
Here’s a quick roundup of our top picks:
Tool |
Best For |
Why You’ll Love It |
Small to mid-sized yards |
Ultra-lightweight, quiet, and powerful. |
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Large yards and heavy leaf fall |
Maximum air speed with up to 80 minutes of runtime for pro-level performance. |
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Light to moderate leaf coverage |
Turns leaves into lawn-enriching mulch or deposits leaves into a side-discharging bag. |
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Clean up trees, bushes, and around fences/garden beds |
Ergonomic design and precise cutting with a 7-position pivoting head for trimming at multiple angles. |
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Fallen branches or storm debris |
The most powerful battery-powered chainsaw in its class! Strong, safe, and easy to use with a runtime of up to 210 cuts. |
This Fall, Kick Leaves to the Curb
You don’t need to pay someone else or invest in bulky, complicated gear to keep your yard leaf-free. With Greenworks tools, leaf cleanup becomes a fast, easy part of your fall routine—no rakes, fumes, or frustration required. So, the next time you look at your lawn and see a sea of orange and yellow, don’t stress. Simply grab your Greenworks blower or mower and go!
For more fall cleanup tips, leaf blower info, and tool guides, check out these related posts on the Greenworks blog:
What is Leaf Blower CFM and Why Does it Matter?
Backpack Leaf Blowers vs. Handheld Leaf Blowers: Which Is Right For You?
7 Tips for Using a Leaf Blower
Using a Leaf Blower to Clean Gutters: A Step-By-Step Guide
9 Must-Have Tools for Cleaning Up Your Yard This Fall
Written by The Green Team, a creative arm within Greenworks Tools.
Our team of writers, designers and content creators bring a breadth of experience and a touch of fun to all things tools. With an assist from the Greenworks product teams and technology experts, we’re here to provide helpful and engaging content to make your yard (and life!) beautiful.
