Effortlessly Clear Leaves Off Your Lawn With A Clever Find From Tractor Supply

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Despite how colorful and picturesque leaves look spread across your lawn, especially in the fall, it can be a time-consuming and strenuous chore to clean them up. And it's not just the raking part that can be tiresome; there are the added steps of bagging and properly disposing of the leaves. Of course, there are plenty of alternatives out there that let you say goodbye to regular rakes when collecting leaves, including leaf blowers and leaf vacuums, but are there any tricks that help with the second part — actually getting rid of them? Luckily, yes. Tractor Supply has a low-priced tool designed just for the job: the Rugg Poly leaf scoops.

These large, saucer-shaped scoops slide onto your hands and work sort of like massive bear claws to efficiently scoop up big piles of leaves. Each one measures 14 inches in diameter (roughly the size of a large pizza) and has a row of sharp teeth to expedite the leaf pickup process, regardless of whether the leaves are wet or dry. This product isn't necessarily a substitute for a rake, as you'll likely still need one to form easy-to-scoop leaf piles, but it's a smarter, easier way to clean up fallen leaves – and it's available for just $7.99 at Tractor Supply Co., as well as with other retailers like Amazon and Walmart. Keep in mind, the Rugg Poly scoop's availability at Tractor Supply can vary based on where you live, so you may need to consult these other retailers to purchase.

People resort to all sorts of leaf-disposal tactics, whether it's raking leaves onto a tarp, burning them (which can be both unhealthy and illegal), or simply leaving them in a pile, which can harm the grass underneath and attract various critters. Sometimes, the easiest and most effective method is simply to pick the leaves up and place them in a leaf bag or compost bag. And the Rugg Poly leaf scoops cut down the time and energy expended by allowing users to scoop up much larger piles than they ever would with their hands or most other tools.

Even though the Rugg Poly Leaf Scoops are simple and intuitive, they have an impressive average rating of 4.9 out of 5 based on over 60 reviews from Tractor Supply customers. The item's rating is consistently high across other sites, too, garnering a rating of 4.7 out of 5 on Amazon, and that's based on over 4,000 reviews! Buyers consistently praise the surprising heft and durability of the polypropylene plastic and note the time saved on leaf removal.

Many people also note that the scoops effectively pick up more than leaves, like yard trimmings, sticks, and prickly weeds. While the Rugg Poly leaf scoops often still require users to bend over, several reviewers with back issues say they're a viable tool, adding that you can sit and easily move leaves into a disposal bag. And the toy-like nature of these scoops can make leaf pickup fun for kids, too!