Agri-Fab 45-0218 26-Inch Push Lawn Sweeper Review

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(More customer reviews)I have a 1/2 acre lot with a flat front yard and a hilly backyard, with heavy woods along the entire back and one whole side plus several large 30ft+ trees on my lot. So yes I have a lot of leaves every year.
This sweeper works pretty good on flat ground, uneven ground can give you uneven results. On hilly areas, try to pick a path where the ground is flat with respect to the area between the two wheels.
The height adjustment is key. If the brushes are too low, you'll be jamming them on the ground and making the sweeper very hard to push. It should take little effort to push, less than a gas powered lawnmower. If the brushes are too high, you'll skim over some stuff. I think a couple of the previous reviewers didn't adjust the brush height properly. In very, very heavy leaves the sweeper works but fills so fast, in 15 feet for me in some places, that a rake is actually faster.
Things to remember:
1. Proper height adjustment is key. Changing height is very easy and quick.
2. Keep your rake. You'll still need it for fence lines, gardens, flower beds, etc...
3. Keep a good pace and get those brushes spinning. It really tosses the stuff back in the catcher that way.
4. Works best on dry or slightly damp leaves. Not so good on wet leaves.
Things that would make this sweeper better:
1. The brush housing should throw leaves farther back in catcher. The catcher fills quickly in the front while there is still room in the rear. I just reach down and pull all the leaves back so I can get more in the catcher between dumps but the housing could be modified to throw the leaves better.
2. A deeper catcher, more volume. I want to change this thing as little as possible. I have fairly long legs and I don't kick the catcher, so another 2-3 inches deeper would be nice.
Things I don't have to worry about that you might think about:
1. Bagging. If you bag your leaves, dumping leaves from the catcher to a bag might be a pain. You need two hands to empty the catcher and 1-2 hands to hold the bag, so.... Since I have woods on two sides, where most of the leave came from in the first place, I just return to sender. If I had to bag I would probably sweep and dump all the leaves in one big pile in the driveway and then bag all leaves at the end.

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Tumbleweed 200003 58-Gallon Rotating Compost Bin, Green Review

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(More customer reviews)We have just gotten our second one. This is a great product because we can just push to tumble instead of using a shovel or rake or special compost turner. Since we both have back problems that just didn't work.
It works real well even in the shade. We have ours on the north side of our house (in CA) so it takes longer than four weeks, but it still works. It does get fruit flies and other insects and worms, but we haven't had problems with rodents or raccoons, which do live in the area. If you don't put meat or fat in it, it doesn't smell like food, it smells like dirt, so mammals aren't attracted.
However once you get it filled you do need to let it sit and compost without adding anything else (it helps to keep turning). Then you need to find a place to store the compost and to move it, which was too strenuous for us. So our solution was to buy two, one for storage, one for putting new stuff in. The second one doesn't take up a lot of extra space because they both use the same space to rotate.
So start with one, then when you find out how easy it works you'll want the other one.
We ordered ours through Planet Natural and it came quickly and in good shape. It's real easy to put together (but you do need 2 people) and not that heavy when empty (about 30 pounds).

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The Tumbleweed compost tumbler has a neat, compact design makes it an ideal compost bin for any level composter with any amount of garden space. By giving the Tumbleweed a spin every few days, it's easy to create fresh compost. The 100% UV protected, recycled plastic is a dark green color. When the sun hits the dark compost bin, it heats up the contents inside, speeding up the breakdown process. A stainless steel bar going through the compost bin breaks up any larger clumps that might form, further helping the breakdown process. The galvanized steel leg base makes this composting unit extremely sturdy, no matter how heavy the compost inside gets. These legs won't rust, so the composter will last many years out in the elements. With dual-end twist lock lids, it's easy to add or remove material no matter which end is up. The locking lids also prevent any small animal pests from getting into the bin. The lids are also vented, keeping the compost aerated while allowing any compost tea to drain out into the soil under the bin. The Tumbleweed compost tumbler holds up to 58 gallons of materials while continuously breaking down kitchen scraps, yard debris and other compostable materials into rich, organic compost that plants will love.

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