The Drew & Cole Leaf Chief - Push Leaf and Grass Collector is now available for £79.99, down from £99.99, at Yimbly, an online marketplace owned by Reach Plc. Shoppers can apply an additional 10% discount with the code AUTUMN10, reducing the price to £72.
How the Leaf Chief Works
The device collects leaves and grass cuttings as it is pushed across the lawn, removing the need to rake debris into piles before transferring it to garden waste bags. It features 291 specially crafted bristles that lift and gather fallen leaves into an attached collection bag, while its 53cm-wide sweeping path allows users to cover a larger area with each pass.
The sweeper includes a 100-litre detachable nylon bag, which can be removed using quick-click connectors and taken directly to a compost heap or garden waste bin. An adjustable sweeping height, controlled by a dial, accommodates different lawn conditions and levels of leaf coverage.
Manual Operation and Versatility
Unlike electric leaf blowers or garden vacuums, the Leaf Chief operates entirely by hand, making it a quieter option that does not require petrol, batteries, or a power supply. It can also gather grass cuttings, flower petals, cherry blossom, and pine needles, making it useful beyond autumn.
Weighing 6.7kg and measuring 112cm by 67cm by 90cm, the sweeper can be stored upright to save floor space and comes with an optional wall-mounted bracket for keeping it stowed in a shed or garage.
Shopper Reviews and Alternatives
Customer reviews on Yimbly praise the product. One shopper wrote: "What a brilliant piece of kit for anyone who has a lawn with trees and shrubs nearby. Takes all the hard work out of clearing the lawn." Another on Amazon noted: "This has been an excellent garden tool, especially for clearing leaves off the lawn without damaging the grass underneath. We bought it mainly for autumn clean-ups, but it's become something we use regularly throughout the year." A third added: "Brilliant, so easy to use, and it's making my leaf collecting so much easier. Definitely worth the money."
Some reviews were less enthusiastic. One person stated: "It is an ok product, other brands work the same, so keep your expectations low. It does pick up the leaves and other materials, but maybe about 80/90%, and these were very dry leaves. It may not be so good if it's wet." Another gave four stars, noting: "The instructions to put it together are not the clearest. It feels pretty sturdy. It's a lot larger than I thought it was going to be, but it is lightweight and easy to manoeuvre."
For comparison, QVC offers the Thompson and Morgan 1800W 3-in-1 Garden Push Vac and Blower for £199.92, which includes a mulching function. Argos sells the Gardena Leaf and Grass Collector for £130, with a 90-litre capacity and quiet operation. The Drew & Cole Leaf Chief is available from Yimbly.
