UK homeowners are turning to the Drew & Cole Leaf Chief Push Leaf and Grass Collector to clear garden debris left by recent storms, with the manual tool now available for £89.99 at Yimbly after a 10% discount.
Storm Austen and Storm Boleo have brought strong winds and heavy rain across many parts of the UK over the past few days. As conditions clear, households are assessing the impact on their gardens, where autumn and winter weather makes lawn maintenance more difficult.
A manual solution for autumn cleanup
The Leaf Chief collects fallen leaves and grass cuttings as it is pushed across the lawn, removing the need to rake debris into piles first. It features 291 bristles designed to lift and gather foliage, alongside a 53cm-wide sweeping path to cover more ground with each pass.
The tool includes a 100-litre removable nylon collection bag that can be detached via quick-click connectors and transported to a compost pile or garden waste container. A variable sweeping height, adjusted with a control dial, accommodates different lawn conditions and depths of leaf coverage.
Unlike electric leaf blowers and garden vacuums, the Leaf Chief is entirely manual, offering a quieter approach without needing batteries, petrol or an electricity supply.
Pricing and alternatives
The Leaf Chief costs £99.99 at Yimbly, an online marketplace owned by Reach Plc. Shoppers can apply the code 'AUTUMN10' at checkout to reduce the price to £89.99.
Weighing 6.7kg and measuring 112cm x 67cm x 90cm, it can be stood upright to conserve floor space and comes with an optional wall-mounted bracket for storage in a shed or garage. While particularly useful in autumn, it can also handle grass clippings, flower petals, cherry blossom and pine needles throughout the year.
Alternatives include the Thompson and Morgan 1800W 3-in-1 Garden Push Vac and Blower at QVC for £199.92, which features a mulching function, and the Gardena Leaf and Grass Collector at Argos for £130, offering a 90-litre capacity.
Customer feedback
The Leaf Chief has received positive ratings across platforms. One Yimbly customer 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 reviewer noted: "Brilliant, so easy to use, and it's making my leaf collecting so much easier. Definitely worth the money." Some customers expressed reservations, with one remarking it picks up about 80/90% of dry leaves and may not perform as well in wet conditions. Another gave four stars, citing unclear assembly instructions but praising the tool as sturdy, lightweight and easy to manoeuvre.
