The new incentives, which take effect March 1 through two new programs, come on the heels of a citywide ban on gas leaf blowers that’s being phased in over four years.

Gas backpack blowers are more traditional than electric ones. They tend to have more power, so can get the job done faster. A gas backpack blower can handle any task, from cleaning garages to ...

If it passes final approval, it will ban hand-held gas-powered leaf blowers in 2026, followed by a ban on backpack blowers in 2028. The city’s sustainability director cited concerns over noise ...

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This lightweight handheld has the power equivalent to a gas backpack blower. Like Toro UltraPlus ... Toro PowerJet F700 is average when being compared with other electric leaf blowers - about 70 dB(A) ...

Trees shed leaves all year round, but it’s awfully a lot during the fall. That’s when you need a leaf blower to clear the leaves, making your garden or the landscape around your house beautiful again.