Home Depot's Affordable Leaf Scoop Makes Fall Clean-Up Easier

The changing colors of fall bring a beautiful season, but also a lot of work. For many homeowners, leaves only fall in large amounts for a few months out of the year. Because of this, it doesn't often make sense to buy an expensive tool to help gather them all up.

However, trying to use a tarp and scooping can be cumbersome and frustrating, leaving you with a heavy pile. Thankfully, Leaf Easy designed the Leaf Scoop to make your fall clean-up just a little easier. This product is large enough to hold a big pile of leaves, measuring 48 by 45 inches when flat and 21 by 45 inches folded.

The Leaf Scoop is made from durable plastic and is similar to corrugated cardboard. You can scoop leaves up onto the device and dump them into a landscaping bag or compost. It's similar to a tarp, but with firm sides for better and easier movement. This tool is lightweight, making it easy to use and lug around.

Unfortunately, this also means it's rather flimsy. A few customers mentioned it broke pretty quickly, or that it barely lasted the fall season. To make the Leaf Scoop last several seasons, you can keep it working for longer by being gentle with it. It may feel more productive to scoop up a large amount of leaves at once, but sometimes you'll have heavier items in there.

The extra weight may be too much for this tool. Rain can make leaves heavier, so you may want to let piles dry before trying to pick them up. You can also scoop up smaller batches over the season as well, which provides the best results when clearing the leaves from your lawn.