Don't confuse a leaf blower with a leaf vacuum – this is how to choose the right one for clearing small and large gardens quickly and easily

Leaf blower on leaves in garden.

If you’ve found yourself down a leaf blower vs leaf vacuum rabbit hole, you wouldn’t be the first – they look very similar, and it can be tricky to know which one to go for.

Before you track down one of the best leaf blowers on the market, it’s worth considering the benefits of a leaf vacuum in the garden. Both are handy garden tools, but they operate a little differently from each other.