The Husqvarna is one of the best backpack leaf blowers for homeowners and has surprising power. I tested it in my backyard ...

To reduce air and noise pollution in the city of Santa Cruz, an ordinance prohibiting the use of gas-powered landscaping ...

The best battery-powered leaf blowers perform just as well as, or even better than, gas. They handle well as a group, in part because they’re lighter than gas models.

A ban on the use of gas-powered leaf blowers and vacuums across Montgomery County took effect Tuesday, prohibiting their use ...

WINTER PARK, Fla. — On Tuesday, Winter Park voters reversed a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers that went into effect in July 2024. The city had passed an ordinance in 2022 prohibiting the use of ...

The single-battery blower is already $178.99, making the $287.00 for the dual-battery seem almost quaint; after all, it's just $100 more for a significantly more powerful tool.

Members of New Canaan’s legislative body met two weeks ago to discuss possible next steps regarding a citizen-led campaign ...

by Jefferson Graham The use of gas-powered leaf blowers in the City of Manhattan Beach has been illegal since 1998. Gardeners face fines of $1,000 for using them. Yet residents endure the fumes and ...

How to Report Leaf Blower ViolationsWith gas-powered leaf blowers now banned in Montgomery County, there is a new form for those who see a violation and want to submit a complaint. The ban on use ...

Montgomery County’s gas-powered leaf blower ban is now in effect with $500 fines for violations. Battery-powered models are encouraged, with rebate programs for those who trade in gas machines.

Backpack blowers are powerful and convenient to remove leaves and dust away from your driveway, yard, or garage. They are not cheap though. So you should do a little research before purchasing one.