Eco-friendly tool gathers and clears lawn debris fast without putting a strain on your back. With Easter around the corner, getting lawns ship-shape in time for summer is firmly at the top of gardeners’ agendas. Thankfully, the prospect of clearing wind-blown winter debris from turf is no longer a task to be dreaded, as the innovative new Clear ‘N’ Collect multipurpose tool banishes garden waste in a flash.
Lush, bowling green-striped lawns may be a British institution but following the ravages of winter, few expanses of turf are currently a source of pride. By spring, lawns are likely to be smothered with a blanket of twigs, decaying leaves, weeds, stones and unsightly clutter – all of which must be removed promptly to encourage healthy growth and prevent damage to lawnmowers ahead of the first cut of the season.
Winter 2020-2021 has been a bruiser. Storm Bella battered the UK with gales after Christmas, followed by Storm Christoph which brought high winds and flooding in January. After months of dismal weather, it’s no surprise that lawns are in need of a little TLC.
The good news is that Clear ‘N’ Collect, a lightweight, multipurpose tool that rakes, clears and collects garden debris with ease, can remove waste without any need for traditional back-breaking lawn raking or bending over to collect-up rubbish that traditionally made spring clear-ups a chore.The Clear ‘N’ Collect is a large capacity rake that glides effortlessly over lawns (as well as hard standings and gravel) to gather waste. Its hinged scoops equipped with interlocking teeth are simply drawn together to capture debris, so that rubbish can be emptied into bags, compost bins, wheelbarrows or green waste bins for composting or disposal.
Clear ‘N’ Collect’s co-founder, Sally Coneron, said: “Spring is a busy season for lawncare, when tatty turf must be fed to restore vigour, unsightly moss killed and removed, weeds eliminated and bare, heavily trodden patches cleared to allow over-seeding. Yet, before any of these essential jobs can be carried out, it’s vital to remove the blanket of winter debris that is commonly strewn across turf.“
Failure to do so can result in decaying matter harbouring pests and diseases, which can be detrimental to lawns, not to mention slippery to walk on. Stones and twigs can damage a lawnmower’s blades if impact occurs during the first cut, resulting in costly repair bills. All of this hassle can easily be avoided by quickly gliding the Clear ‘N’ Collect over lawns and sweeping away the detritus of winter ahead of springtime lawn renovation,” Sally added.
Following months of winter lockdown, households across the UK are relishing the opportunity to get out into gardens, feel the warmth of spring sunshine and savour the sound of birdsong. While the gentle hum of lawnmowers hints at warmer months to come, the racket of motorised leaf blowers can be regarded as an irritation that risks jeopardising good relationships between neighbours.
Clear ‘N’ Collect offers a silent alternative to the ear-shattering din of electric or petrol-powered leaf blowers, enabling lawns to be swiftly tidied without creating a din. As well as eliminating noise pollution, Clear ‘N’ Collect respects the valuable ecosystems that lawns create for enhancing biodiversity in gardens. Unlike noisy fossil fuel-powered leaf blowers, which can disrupt wildlife habitats and cause beneficial insects to be absorbed or blown away, Clear ‘N’ Collect is kind to the environment, tackling only unwanted debris without displacing wildlife and beneficial pollinators that play a pivotal role in environmentally friendly gardening.
Clear ‘N’ Collect is also kind to the planet, as the UK-manufactured tool is made from recycled plastics, including former car dashboards and electrical goods. Clear ‘N’ Collect’s eco-friendly credentials will strike a chord with lawn owners who are keen to move towards more natural solutions that tap in to the rapidly growing trend towards sustainable gardening.
Not only does Clear ‘N’ Collect weigh just 1,100g, making it lightweight and easy to operate, but it is available at a fraction of the cost of motorised leaf blowers, with a price tag of just £24.99. [Pull-out box] 5 top spring lawncare tips from Clear ‘N’ Collect1) Avoid walking on lawns when ground is frozen or waterlogged. Wait for fair weather before tackling debris using Clear ‘N’ Collect.2) Before making the first cut of the season, raise the height of your lawnmower’s blades, then gradually lower them as the season progresses. It’ll reduce the strain on lawns.3) Where a mower’s grass box has proved ineffective at collecting lawn clippings, the Clear ‘N Collect can easily be glided over lawns after cutting to swiftly remove debris.4) From late-March onwards, weather permitting, lawns should will benefit from a springtime feed to improve vigour. Feeds are best applied shortly before rain is expected.5) Many organic and chemical spring lawn feeds also tackle outbreaks of moss. Where broad-leaved weeds are a nuisance, these should be treated with a selective lawn weed killer that wipes out weeds but doesn’t harm surrounding grass.For more information visit www.clearncollect.com or check out the company’s social media feed at https://www.instagram.com/clearncollect/