Forget Rakes: The Tractor Supply Find That Attaches To Lawn Mowers For Easy Cleanup

Raking fallen leaves is one of those lawn maintenance tasks that seems easy until you have actually to do it. Sure, a few leaves or twigs are no big deal. However, when leaves are scattered all over your lawn, collecting them with a rake can take hours, and that becomes tedious. Don't worry, though. There are some quicker ways to clean up fallen leaves and other debris from your yard. Take, for instance, the Agri-Fab original lawn mower leaf bag. Priced around $60 at Tractor Supply Company, the bag attaches to your lawn mower and allows you to clean up your yard or lawn without having to rake manually.

The bag is also quite large. According to the product description, it has a capacity of 54 cubic feet, and that means you can collect a lot of leaves before having to stop and empty the bag. As for build, the Agri-Fab leaf bag is made from lightweight, abrasion-resistant, woven material. This material allows air to pass through while trapping leaves and dust, and this helps prevent air from getting trapped inside as the bag fills up while you clear leaves off your lawn.

It is also worth noting here that a leaf bag like Agri-Fab's is not the only lawn mower attachment that can help make picking up leaves easier. There are a few other options, too. Take, for instance, a tow-behind lawn vacuum. It sucks up leaves and, depending on the model, even shreds them to reduce their volume as you run your lawn mower over your yard. However, these tow-behind options can cost up to thousands of dollars, making a leaf bag alternative much more appealing. One of the 4-star reviews confirms as much, stating, "This [leaf bag] worked better than I thought it would. It is certainly better than a $1,500 vacuum."

The first thing you should probably consider when buying the Agri-Fab leaf bag is whether it will even work with your lawn mower. It is not compatible with every mower, and it is designed primarily for riding lawn mowers and lawn tractors equipped with a two-bag or three-bag material collection system. If your lawn mower does not have a collection system, you will need to purchase it separately. Also, keep in mind that if you own a simple push mower, avoid buying it, as it is not designed for such machines, and instead look for other easier ways to clean up fallen leaves in your yard and lawn.

The Agri-Fab leaf bag is also a must-consider for people who have physical limitations and cannot bend over, grip a rake, or repeatedly lift smaller collection bags because of back, muscle, or joint problems, if compatibility is not an issue. It allows buyers to gather leaves while they are still seated on the lawn mower. That said, keep in mind, it does not remove all the effort from the process. Buyers still have to detach and empty the bag, which can become heavy when filled with leaves, and if handling a full bag is difficult, the manufacturer recommends tying off part of its end to reduce its capacity.

Also, keep in mind that when you are using the Agri-Fab original lawn mower leaf bag with your lawn mower, do not reverse it. According to the manufacturer, it can damage the bag. And lastly, once you are done using the bag, hose it down, fold it, and store it properly till you are ready to use it next time.