For all wood handled tools apply a light coating of boiled linseed oil to help prevent the wood from drying out and cracking. If there is one garden tool I wouldn’t be without, especially in autumn, it’s a decent leaf grabber. This leaf grabber will save you time and back ache as you easily collect leaves and other garden waste, just use the moulded grip handles to open the large jaws, grab the leaves or grass cuttings and deposit them into a garden bag or wheelbarrow. New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging .

Also for convenience, there’s a hole to hang the leaf grabbers up on a hook in your storage shed or garage to keep them out of the way and in sight so you don’t lose them. This model features moulded grip handles for added comfort and they'd work particularly well for long hedge trimmings.

It has handlebar handles so only one tubular handle goes into each paddle, and only one bolt holds both handles together. The long handled garden tool picks up large amounts easily allowing you to remove unwanted garden foliage without discomfort. The Long Handed Leaf Grabber is made from lightweight steel and has soft foam handles making it comfortable to use even after prolonged periods of using it. Overall, these are well worth considering and there probably some of the most affordable leaf grabbers while not being as cheaply made as some of the Chinese plastic alternatives I’ve come across. A further option would be to make use of a hand rake that boasts a built in grabbing mechanism, giving you a great combination for maximal leaf collecting.

If you’ve visualised this, then you might have realised the downside to these hand rakes – you still have to bend down, unlike with the other grabbers I review and personally use. The idea is to use the rake portion, usually on the front side of the gloves, to rake the leaves together and then squash the leaves together between the gloves and put them into your collection bag and bin. These leaf grabbers measure 34cm x 50cm so they're a decent size, ideal for picking up plenty of mulch, garden waste and leaves in one go. These are worth considering, maybe if you’re comparing against the Draper model for the extra sturdiness. If you're worried about the comfort of the hard plastic, why not try them with a pair of trusty gardening gloves?The teeth on the bottom of the rake ensure a more thorough clean up, and the two hinged scoops come together so you can move a hefty amount of garden waste. We've included a mix of both leaf grabber designs in our roundup so you can find a suitable match for your needs and outdoor space. I usually fill a few bags up with moist leaves, put some holes in them with a garden fork, and leave them out of sight behind the shed for 12 months or so until all that is left is dark black soil. So I still rake them into piles with a plastic tine leaf rake but then I can lift them with this leaf grabber and also rake again by opening it up to get those last few leaves without having to grab the rake again to finish the job off.