How To Rake (Bag) Leaves - the EASY WAY!

[@lisabigon1426]

This gentleman represents an entire generation of people who knew how to work more efficiently! Sir, I applaud you for sharing your knowledge!

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks so much, Lisa. I choose the exercise and fresh air over creating noise and pollution. Take care.

[@carldietz7349]

Too much time analyzing.... Buy a blower!😄😄

[@boblapointe1550]

I have to disregard. To me it is more efficient to use your riding lawn mower with a mulch blade and a piece of 1/2" bye 1/2 metal fabric over the shoot. Which prevents large leaves from being blown out before being mulched!

[@lisabigon1426]

The suggestion to buy a blower misses the entire point: some of us want the materials gone, not just blown into someone else's yard. We compost so getting rid of free matter isn't our thing.

[@jcm4923]

@@lisabigon1426 But you can blow leaves into a pile in your yard. We would never make them go to the neighbor's yard.

[@laurab4570]

Thank you so much for this! As someone who is a first time homeowner this year and without a Dad, I can’t thank you enough!! ❤

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks for the comment, Laura. I'm so sorry you're without a Dad, but maybe some of us helpers here on YT can fill a bit of the gap. It humbles me that there are so many people viewing my vids that are in your situation, and some even "adopt" me as their "online Dad." I want to reach out to each person and do what I can. Good luck with your first home - I think you're headed in the right direction to be learning to do stuff yourself, because when there's something to be done, especially with home maintenance but also with just about anything, you have three choices: do it yourself, hire (or cajole) someone to do it, or leave it undone. I've been on a strict budget before and that's why I learned a lot about doing it myself. And that's some of what I share here. Take care, and good luck.

[@akrammalik9513]

My Dear Laura please watch my way of doing this job . I am sure you will love it . Thanks .

[@ajaysridharan]

First time home owner here too. This is very helpful. In my county we need to bag the leaves in a paper bag - strictly no plastic bags. Any different tips for that?

[@369dusty]

I saw the 5.3M views and I thought, what does this guy have to say to teach us ? Well, I was wrong. He has ideas that I have never seen of or heard of before. He is down to earth and I appreciate his efforts and video. Thank you, David !!!

[@emilyrinck3303]

Thank you so much for this; you are truly a gem on the internet! I found myself suddenly single and suddenly responsible for all kinds of house and yard work that I am struggling to complete. I thought that there must be a better way to deal with all of these leaves, as I was just raking them and then scopping them into bags with my hands. Some people may think, "This stuff is just common sense!" But to some of us, it's just something we've never dealt with and have no idea where to start. So again, thank you for this--so much!

[@emilyrinck3303]

I have liked and subscribed as well. I am going to finish this job and then take a look at your other videos to see if you have made videos for some of my other problems!

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks so much for sharing all this, Emily. My heart goes out to you for being suddenly single - that's got to be something of a jolt for you. I'm happy I was able to help make your unaccustomed chores a bit easier. There have been several videos I have put up about which I thought, "Oh, everyone already knows that!" but was surprised at how many people said they were glad to learn it. Take care, and my best to you.

[@FreeChavez]

You helped a lot of people who grew up without dads. This is so help full.

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks for that, J Chavez. It never occurred to me when I made these videos that they could reach so many people in this way. Guess I'll keep making more.

[@blindsightedfool]

I had a dad but he just yell at me 😂

[@fb101786]

I was thinking the exact same thing

[@victorkreig6089]

I have a father, just that we never had problems with leaves when I was growing up because we never lived anywhere that had copious amounts of trees near the yard And here I am living in a house with 8 + palms

[@MountainLWolf]

That's what I thought hahaha.

[@chandraweising1396]

I spent last weekend raking leaves and searched for videos today because I thought, “There must be an easier way.” Then I found you! I love your masher - it’s ingenious and why did I never think to designate a large garbage pail to hold the bags? Thank you so much for taking the time to make this and teach us.

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks so much for your comments, Chandra. Happy to help! Take care.

[@henriettakoffi8392]

Just bought a house with a huge lawn after living in apartments all my life. Leaves everywhere. Man, I SO appreciate you.

[@DavidsTutorials]

I know it's hard to believe, but some people actually enjoy doing this.

[@henriettakoffi8392]

I can see how it could get a little Zen like. I bought a second rake yesterday.

[@warrenpeas]

mulch the leaves every week with a lawn mower until they stop falling off the trees. it is a lot easier than raking and bagging. if you have a riding mower it is much much easier.

[@tpzemrld]

Well i just bought a house and the backyard is murder. Is there an easy way to do this

[@DOLRED]

@@warrenpeas AMEN. I bought a riding mower in 2016 at the age of 65 and I wish I had done so long before. Riding mowers do require more care but they are worth it.

[@dannyreto1613]

Out of everything I looked up this was by far the most useful and efficient way to bag leaves. I started by hand and the time it took to bag 5 bags was what it took to do the remaining 20 with this method. Thanks now I’m all set up for years to come!

[@DavidsTutorials]

That's excellent, Danny! Thanks for sharing, and take care.

[@hazel555]

Not only are his tips useful but his video is concisely produced too; no useless footage/talk.

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thank you, petrichor. I'm pleased you noticed this - not many do.

[@mannyquinn5841]

OLD MEN RULE...!!!!@@DavidsTutorials

[@AKSoapy29]

Agreed, concise and has only what you need, no fluff. Good tips! I think I will stick with my method though for now, but I may mix things up in the future.

[@greenbeans575]

Or overly loud, unnecessary, annoying music! Thank you, sir.

[@pemtax557]

Hey David ... I just love a guy that thinks about how to move a wall rather than just beating his head against it. I have done it almost identically for years. When I watched this I had one big grin on my face. The difference between your method and mine is that you took the time to demonstrate and share it which is commendable. My hat's off to you, all my best ... Dave

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks for that, Dave! Your comment gave me a smile as well.

[@bluudlung]

grew up without a father figure so this was invaluable, thank you for taking the time to make it. also, looking at your channel, you deserve way more followers for the quality of content you publish.

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks, Doug. I'm so glad I could help, however little it has been. And needless to say, I totally agree about MORE FOLLOWERS! 😂 But hey, I can just make vids that inspire me, vids I think might help others.

[@leticiavallejo7914]

The Lord provides❗🙏

[@mizzury54]

I don't get how this has anything to do with a father figure. As if women couldn't figure how to put leaves in a bag ?

[@bluudlung]

@@mizzury54 well in your context, i don't see how this has anything to do with women. my point was that i never had anyone to teach me how to do outdoor things, which (i assume) is something a father would teach his son.

[@queenmajesty5163]

@@mizzury54 Men & Women know how to put leaves into a bag: however, this, by far, is the most "efficient" method I have ever seen & without costly gadgets. Well done sir!.

[@djbille4283]

The holes in the trash can works like a dream!! I myself bought a set of plastic leaf claws and they work wonders!!! I use them all the time 👍🏻

[@MrsTrustyJ]

My dad passed away before I bought my first house so I never learned anything about home maintenance. Thanks for taking the time to make this video, it's so helpful!

[@DavidsTutorials]

Aww, so sorry to hear about your Dad, Jennifer. I'm glad to be able to share at least a few things with the wider KZbin audience.

[@jamesowens311]

I was all geared up to leave a comment about how does a video about leaves get over 2 million views and then at 4:56 I realized that this guys was on a whole other level of raking lol. Now I understand.. lol.

[@DavidsTutorials]

No one is more surprised than I am at - now 2.4 M views.

[@NautiFeet]

​@DavidsTutorials now at 5.4M. Great tutorial!

[@kasdfg776]

Wait a minute. Something's missing. Oh, wait, I know! This is a clear, concise video with useful information. Where's all the loud, screaming, unrelated "music" drowning out that useful information?? IT'S NOT THERE!! Well done, man. The concentration gods are smiling on you! Love it.

[@DavidsTutorials]

Ha ha ha! You are absolutely right! I've put some music in some of my other videos, but I try very hard not to let it get in the way. I don't much like it, but it does make good filler at times. And me a professional musician. Go figure.

[@randyphillips1029]

But he didn’t tell us to “like, comment, and subscribe”. And what is our promo code so we can save 20%.

[@theferrones]

What’s this video without the annoying computer voice?

[@ChuckD59]

@k asdfg You have a low standard for YT video. At least 1/3 of it needs to be hand-held sefie as if we all want to see the YTer's shaky mug filling up our display while yammering on about not what we were drawn to in the first place. ; ) (I swear, there must be a lot of YTers out there who just want to be able to see themselves talking)

[@trishadonahue5164]

Probably why I watch the whole thing instead of just 3 seconds.😄

[@createinme5110]

Yesterday was the first time I really got out there and raked leaves, I was motivated and ready after watching this video. I did not have 2 rakes, used a broom and a rake and let's just say I had those leaves up and put in bags so fast, tecnique was very convenient ! Thank you sooooo much, love watching videos that actually give tips that work❤️

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks for that, Create In Me. Take care.

[@tacosapo22]

I live in an apartment. Why am I watching this? The man has passion, I'll give him that.

[@davidarbanas6056]

Christopher Cheek lol same bro 😂

[@paulfrancati9673]

Using a leaf blower

[@Nationof300]

You’ll have a nice house someday bro

[@tacosapo22]

With no leaves thanks to this guy!

[@dulynoted2427]

Christopher Cheek So do I. They burn leaves here. I say compost it.

[@bryanmckinney8450]

I was about 5 minutes in before I was like I dont even have trees that drop leaves and have no need to rake or bag them, but I watched because if you can make a 9 minute video about it at least I could watch it. Great video!

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks, Bryan! I know what you mean - I sometimes wonder how I wind up watching some of the things I do.

[@wariswrong4920]

@@DavidsTutorials - because I used to do this back when a family could afford land.

[@albertsmith1048]

Just dropped onto this by accident, don't tell anyone - I had to watch it to the end. It's bloody good.

[@DavidsTutorials]

Ha ha ha! 😄 Thanks, Albert!

[@gailmorra]

Me too.

[@bettyjackson7370]

Keep your Antipodean swearing to yourself bud. :)

[@DahHar117]

I so wish I had seen this 40 years ago. Fantastic!

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks, DahHar117 - I'm embarrassed to admit how many years I did it the "normal" way before thinking, "There's GOT to be a better way" and figuring this out. Take care.

[@josenegrete3694]

I have no idea how I got here but this dude is AWESOME!

[@DavidsTutorials]

Appreciate the comment Jose!

[@kungpaopizza2126]

Jose Negrete:i dropped u off from our lil motel Lol jj Jose

[@jackieblue6116]

LOL My Thought exactly!!!

[@kmills116]

I was watching nail tutorials and now I’m here

[@kimmididwhat]

Ditto!!! I live in So Cal. We have no leaves here, But I am Mesmerized by his skills!!! He’s a Genius!!! 😃😃😃 I’m being sincere, not sarcastic. I subscribed!!! 😃

[@niebzdury1377]

This is great! I'm 72 and never learned how to properly put a trash bag in a can. Never too old to learn, I guess.

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks! You know, I get so frustrated when hotels and public trash receptacles have a bag in them that traps so much air there's no room for the trash. Either they don't KNOW how to put them in properly, or they know and don't care.

[@eddiecoyle9152]

I just poke two holes at the top of the plastic bag before putting it in the barrel,works just fine.

[@elbryncanticle]

I know I'm getting older because I watched this entire video and thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@DavidsTutorials]

Well, I'm glad of that.

[@blondwiththewind]

I know I'm getting older, 'cause watching this made me exhausted!!! :D

[@jorgetovar7006]

Im watching the video and i felt i was the one i got exhausted.

[@BlackLS1Pontiac]

Dude same.

[@imafwatcher]

This is great! I sent the link to my kids. THANKS!!!

[@digitalcarbonzulu]

Great video! I learned the two rakes under the arms thing from my dad. After that I always assumed it to be obvious. It's surprising how many people don't know how to use these hand tools. My dad worked on a golf course and he was a true master of hand tools. I never appreciated this until I got older. I've show up on projects and seen people work, then thought to myself "no one really know how to use these hand tools...I guess dad really knew his stuff!"

[@DavidsTutorials]

I'm glad you can appreciate your Dad's experience and wisdom. Maybe you can pass some of your own wisdom on to others?

[@billyjack8119]

I watched this a couple years ago but came back because i enjoyed it so much.

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks for sharing that, Billy Jack. I appreciate it.

[@rich.trails]

A 5 gallon bucket also works well to compact the leaves. That's what I've used when filling the paper bags (many towns don't accept plastic bagged leaves). With a bucket, you don't have to bend down as far too.

[@DavidsTutorials]

Great idea with the 5-gallon bucket. Also, several people have commented they cut their leaf-masher disk to fit the shape of the paper bags, and it worked great. Take care.

[@gregblackburn4280]

pb.....I carry a lot of leaves to the landfill in plastic bags. I dump the leaves and bring back the bags.

[@jimtownsend7899]

And if you fill the bucket 1/2 to 2/3 with water, you don't even have to push down. It's a hydraulic leaf compressor!

[@michellee2722]

I spent my childhood autumns being picked up by my dad and put inside the can to jump up and down on the leaves to pack them in! I love your invention! The world needs more videos like this. Thank you!

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks for this, Michelle. Please if you haven't done so, check out the video, "The Giggling Leafstomper" - it's exactly what you describe!!

[@eddybernardo6317]

I do this with my son, he loves it

[@DavidsTutorials]

@@eddybernardo6317 Excellent!

[@jimelkins125]

David, I hope this short missive finds you hale and hearty. I just came across your solution to the leaves and air problem. Skeptical at first but finally decided to give your method a try. Very happy that I did. We have a young red maple tree in our yard and I think it was trying for a world record number of leaves this year. Red leaves every where! Not any more. My wife and daughter were raking while I was loading them in a 55 gallon steel drum with vent holes. The "press" board worked wonders. We now have 40+ bags of leaves sitting by the road, awaiting pick up.. Thank you for the video. I subscribed and expect to learn a lot more from you. Jim Elkins aka GPJ.....

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks for that, Jim! (GPJ? Grand Pa Jim?) Ah, I remember red maples from when I lived in Maine. Gorgeous, especially interspersed with birch, aspen and pine. I'm so glad you got some good info from the video.

[@marthakratz7877]

If you know of any gardeners they would probably love to have those 40 bags of leaves.

[@JustCallMeLoathesome]

This is my kind of guy. So serious about the war on leaves that he's got three rakes, builds tools to optimize bag space, and customizes his trash cans.

[@DavidsTutorials]

Grin! But make that four rakes. Two old ones - the metal ones are at least 30 years old. Thanks for the comment.

[@NIGHTOWL-jf9zt]

I really liked his LEAF DEFLATOR.

[@lesterreed7199]

@@DavidsTutorials hey sir...which rack to buy? They have 2 kind at the store: one metal and shorter, one longer made of plastik

[@vickiburt2676]

Listen that's how empires are built!

[@lesterreed7199]

@@vickiburt2676 Done some of the leafes tday: only with a broom and a bag.. Saved 30$...

[@fae206]

i freaking love how this video is literally all about raking and bagging of leaves and it has over 3M views

[@DavidsTutorials]

No one is more surprised than I am. Now I just have to figure out how to get some of my other 84 videos to catch on like this!

[@xfanman]

Simple, it is eye opening, and many folks hate cleaning up leaves and look for something better. Changed how I'll cleanup leaves the rest of my life, no longer sucks!

[@UpcomingJedi]

Its so simple yet so hard to master.

[@lesterreed7199]

@@DavidsTutorials hey, you talking bout me...just moved from apartment to a house with back yard...was thinking to burn them leaves in a fire...

[@vickiburt2676]

And makes money at it!

[@elisadach4887]

All very good points IF plastic bags are used and I love your ingenuity. It doesn't make sense to bag compostable material into plastic. Many communities don't even allow this practice... as it should be. I tend to mulch mow as much as I can and also rake onto tarps to deposit into areas of my yard/garden where they can become super fertilizer. Also deposit shredded (mulch mowed/bagged) leaves onto areas under trees and garden beds with perennial plants and shrubs. This stuff is pure gold; would never throw it away.

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks for the comment, and I mow-mulch for the first couple months of leaf season; but then the leaves come down so fast it's time to get out the rakes. I've tried the tarp thing, the mower-bagger thing, the riding-mower thing, the blower thing, and the blower-vacuum-mulcher thing, and they are all quite a bit more work than this. I am now working around to doing mulching/composting, which I plan to enhance with biochar and maybe even vermiculture. Maybe I can put out a video on this in a year or so, showing results.

[@elisadach4887]

Sounds good. I'm interested to know what is done with the bagged leaves.

[@goneviral6037]

This comment should have the most likes because it makes the most sense!!

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

And for the rest of us that have jobs and lead a busy normal life...the plastic bag is the way to go.

[@cfbm125]

You can purchase (in the UK at least) compostable bin bags.

[@brittanyeatscupcakes]

Thank you for this! I was never taught how to rake leaves. I was trying to do it by myself without knowing anything today and wasn’t doing a very good job lol. Thank you for the tips ❤

[@DavidsTutorials]

Happy to help, Brittany! Thanks for watching and take care.

[@johnp5639]

Many years ago when I was just married, I knew someone like this fellow. Mr. Stanley was a great neighbor and gave me a lot of house/yard maintenance tips. Love common sense, low tech videos like this. Don't ever assume all people have this (common sense). Thanks Mr. David.

[@DavidsTutorials]

You're quite welcome, John P. And of course, there's no way I know all those tips. You should make some videos yourself to share the ones you've learned. Or at least go to www.DavidsTutorials.com and tell me so I can make a video about them.

[@nancygarcia1323]

So right David I now will rake up my yard today with two rakes, great I’m 72 and keep moving that’s what is keeping me going is moving😊

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks, Nancy! I agree 100%

[@KittyHerder]

This is wonderful, it's like visiting Dad you first autumn after you buy your first house. I did watch this before. I just put the leaves in a can and then dump the leaves in my compost. No plastic bag. Instead of a disk, you can use the bottom of a 5 gallon bucket to smoosh the leaves down The genius part of this that I used as a takeaway was using two rakes to clamp the leaves. I have been doing that and it really spares my back.

[@DavidsTutorials]

Good thoughts, KittyH. Glad at least some of it could help. Thanks for the comments.

[@ApacheChief]

He’s like a good journeyman teaching his apprentice how to work smart. 👍

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks for that. I just enjoy sharing what I've learned. Guess you can tell.

[@jameshaugen1722]

David, that was the most entertaining leaf raking and bagging I've seen in my life. I don't think I'll need to watch another one in my life. How I ended up here, I don't know. Life is a mystery.

[@Kt-cn2rq]

I was taking a break from raking leaves. Guess I need two rakes and get my husband make that leaf squasher thing 😂

[@DavidsTutorials]

Hope it helps you!

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks, James! And I agree, sometimes I wonder how I wind up watching the things I do.

[@timfear]

Beauty and curse of youtube.

[@capitaldd3693]

@@Kt-cn2rq Your husband- you can do it yourself. Ya don't need him. Have fun and try it out....👍

[@JavierArveloCruzSantana]

I can watch this man all day long. WHY??? Thanks, Mister, for throwing yourself out there. I'm going to teach this to my mother who love sweeping the leaves in our property. God bless you, brother.

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks for sharing that, Javier. I hope it serves well for you both.

[@Crommy5]

Retirees are a powerful force in process improvement.

[@DavidsTutorials]

So true, Beta. We geezers have spent a LOT of years making mistakes, and hopefully learning from them. At least now with KZbin, there's the chance to share some of our ideas with others.

[@Crommy5]

David, I used portions of your instruction yesterday on my maple (didn’t have all materials on hand) and took a traditional 10 bag job down to 2! Thank you!!

[@Crommy5]

Anonymous, dude, you’ll be able to completely goof off in retirement!

[@callhow]

@@DavidsTutorials All part of the "Been There - Done That" - You're Never Too Old to LEARN! generation. RESULTS ARE what matters most! - Howard in PA

[@DavidsTutorials]

Excellent! Thanks for sharing!

[@Tbone51]

Very good advice and great tips! I can attest that these work because it's what I do. Two additional things I do, which help me, are (1.) I use a battery powered leaf blower (an EGO) to blow the leaves into piles, which saves my back on so much raking. I still have to do some raking, but only to regroup the leaves as I take them out of the piles. (2.) We have a leaf grinder which sets above the trash receptical (lawn bags or a trash can with a bag inside it. We drop the leaves in the grinder (which uses trimmer line) and it grinds them up so we have less bags for the landfill. It can be hard to find a good one that will last, but it does help, if you are so inclined.

[@DavidsTutorials]

Great inputs, Gary! Thanks for sharing.

[@spain.tom05]

Me and my friend have been raking for the past few days over the break to make some money, we just did one guys house and didn’t finish because his yard was SO BIG (of course we didn’t check how big it was, dumb move on us) so we’re finishing it tomorrow (Saturday) but he’s right guys it’s not easy at all, you can’t bag a bag without the other person. This is very helpful! Thank you!

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks for sharing that, TaPs Spoon.

[@coldblue9mm]

Well, I'm back. I made one of these for my daughter and it worked so well, I'm going to make one for myself. We moved and have two trees in our front yard that produce a ton of leaves. This is one hack well worth the little bit of time and effort and makes life so much easier! Thank you sir1

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks for that update, Mister Goat! It's great to hear people are still getting good information here. Take care, and good luck.

[@kenwalker7550]

Legend has it that he’s still out there raking leaves

[@DavidsTutorials]

...Grin! ... Lost somewhere in the northwest corner ...

[@ludwigvanbeethoven8870]

@@DavidsTutorials can we use a lawnmower?

[@kitemanmusic]

@@ludwigvanbeethoven8870 No! David is a bit touchy about air and noise pollution! Can you believe that?

[@ludwigvanbeethoven8870]

@@kitemanmusic oh ok.

[@tonimclaughlin1493]

Ken Walker “air is your enemy you gotta let it out” 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😳🤢😄

[@florencenorwood2397]

Thank you, some people do more than sit on their hands and do something to make sure you are doing it right. God Bless.

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks for your comment, Florence. I very much enjoy sharing what I've learned over the years, hoping it can help someone else.

[@annrobertson5791]

I'm about to cry. He reminds me of my dad. That generation was the most inventive ingenious generation ever. They devise all kinds of inventions to solve any problem. My dad could make anything with pvc pipe, bungee cords, duct tape and Velcro. The kids nowadays don't know how to do squat.

[@DavidsTutorials]

Sounds like your dad and I could have been good friends.

[@annrobertson5791]

@@DavidsTutorials Yes I agree. Great minds think alike!

[@starlord2112]

Spot on Ann. These Millennials rely too much on devices, which is affecting their ability to create. But they still think they know it all...

[@richardalvarado-ik9br]

They're sure are great with computers and smart phones though....LOL!!! They can't change a light bulb today unless they call Amazon or Twitter.

[@Kimoto504]

Your dad's generation didn't have internet, smart phones, laptop computers, gaming consoles, 50 inch flat TV's, cars with driver assist gadgets, 200 TV channels...

[@Chris-ct9ej]

I don't know about everyone else but my favorite part was when he broke the sticks up in small pieces so they don't poke holes in the bag. But seriously, It was a great video David. Loved your clever & inventive tips. Now I just need to get my lazy butt up and go rake my leaves. Ugh.

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks, Chris, and I hope this will make it easier. And yep - the reason I started breaking up the sticks was they DID poke holes in the past, and then would sometimes gouge my legs as I carried/dragged the bags. An ounce of prevention...

[@abraxas365]

I guess KZbin knows my lawn looks like crap and put this in my recommended videos. I won't fail you, David.

[@DavidsTutorials]

Grin! It's far too easy to let our lawns get away from us.

[@rixter719]

you have your entire neighborhood (and most of the youtube community) counting on you. Good luck, Sir.

[@Sam-po5zd]

Dear Mr david.i am proud to say I subscribed after watching your videos.i work as a landscaper and I have watering and raking jobs.your video of rolling the hose into an eight shape is brilliant!I was looking all over coz I had problems with kinks and tangles.anf now,the 15m hose,after watching your video,does not kink or tangle.i want to thank you very much.thank you sir

[@DavidsTutorials]

So happy to help! Thanks for watching and subscribing, I truly appreciate it! Take care!

[@johnnyslc]

Seriously, I have been drilling holes in everything since watching this! It is the secret to life! Thank you sir!

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks, Johnny - you made me laugh, imagining what else you could be drilling holes in!!

[@Lt.Mingus69]

Gotta let the air out!

[@usernamemykel]

That's gotta HURT!!

[@jmoyers6352]

Lucky wife!

[@pattyfinnpadidiver]

Oh my God, you have me laughing so hard🤣😂😂🤣

[@paulknight6377]

Hi Dave, started on the leaves today, i couldn't believe how easy it was. cleared the front lawn and filled 6 bags....so so easy.....starting on the back lawn tomorrow....a whole lot bigger!!! at least i won't have nightmares thinking about doing it. thanks again

[@DavidsTutorials]

Wow, Paul, what a wonderful thing to hear. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@hwingerrr5680]

@@DavidsTutorials I'll try making a packing plate, as that seems to be more effective than my usual stomping on the contents with just my boot. I like to pack each bag to the maximum capacity so I'd probably still stomp on the disk with my foot to achieve maximum density.

[@DavidsTutorials]

@@hwingerrr5680 My experience tells me you should probably be careful with that - of course, depending on the heaviness of your leaves. The first reason is that very dense leaves can get extremely heavy. I have no problem lifting and transporting a bag full of my kind of leaves done the way I demonstrate. However, when I use a leaf blower on the vacuum/mulcher setting , the bag is too heavy for me to lift more than just a bit, or to transport any distance at all without assistance, like a wagon. The second reason is a caution about bag tearing. If you have cheap bags, they can tear easily. Less-cheap bags still tear, but not as easily. They will tear either through too much weight, or from twigs poking through them, which can be aggravated by over-stomping. I've done both.

[@ScottWorthington]

I've never had a problem getting a bag into a trash can, but I've had a lot of problems getting them out. Holes in the can would solve that. Your mashing disk is a small stroke of genius.

[@baylamb]

never pull straight up on the bag. all you have to do is close the top of the bag then just lay the can on its side. the bulk of the weight will shift to the lowest level and you can easily slide the bag out sideways.

[@izzimichaels2892]

scott worthington, ive used a second trash can of the same size, to compact the leaves in the first trash can,, also works well.

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks, Scott! Einstein said genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration; I think that should be modified to add "... or by making a whole bunch of mistakes, then figuring out how not to make them next time."

[@SantiagoRamirez-wx6up]

Sir you don’t know how much you have helped me. I have started a leaf clean up business, and I am trying to find tips to make it easier and you just did that. I appreciate it again sir.

[@DavidsTutorials]

Happy to help, Santiago. Good luck on your new business! The keys to success (and this may be a future video!!) are (1) INTEGRITY; (2) Quality of Work; and (3) Communication - stay in frequent touch with your customers. Also, be professional, business-wise. I.e., have a local checking account, be ready to issue invoices and receipts on professional-looking forms, and know the difference between a quote and an estimate. Yep. This needs a whole video. Take care.

[@seattlesix]

Tried mulching leaves several different ways and found that placing the loaded bags in a remote corner of the yard for a year seems to work best. Usually got some twenty bags of black compost without turning for the price of some bags and a little of my time. The compactor tool for the can is a great idea.

[@rebeccasnell8261]

Seattle Six 888

[@stevenraw5017]

Seattle Six Hi good video

[@Warmfireandtea]

Dump the leaves on weeds to kill them and feed the soil.

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks for sharing!

[@skycm4380]

Im not sure how I ended up watching this video. I don't even have a yard and leaves to rake but I'll keep these tips for they might be useful one day. Thanks for the video.

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks for watching.

[@usernamemykel]

Now you know how to use chopsticks.

[@samolodrog9639]

@@DavidsTutorials Same here. Enjoyed the video.

[@Buckarooskiczek]

If my dad catches me watching a video on “how to rake leaves,” I’m toast!

[@DavidsTutorials]

Guess he would make you go out and do some actual raking, eh? Grin!

[@Buckarooskiczek]

😜

[@IDVDalot]

HAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHA

[@foxiedogitchypaws7141]

Future yard business owner ;)

[@yapyap66]

haha

[@darrylknick3681]

Great video. I have used the two rake concept for years. It works great. Instead of a trashcan, I use a lightweight metal frame that expands or contracts to hold/release the bag. I hook the four top "corners" of the bag on the metal frame. When done, I simply release the four corners of the bag and remove the frame. That way, I don't have to lift the bag out of a can. Not a big deal when the leaves are dry, but the bag can get a little heavy if they are wet. I also cut an old broom handle and attached it to my tamper so I don't have to bend over to compress the leaves. Just a thought.

[@DavidsTutorials]

Sounds like a great solution. Thanks for sharing.

[@cjohnsen1002]

Always trust a guy that carrys three pens daily

[@jimmyross4352]

+chris Jay LOL Good one, I love it! My wife keeps buying me shirts on sale without pockets, how I miss those pockets !!!!!

[@buckwheat7424]

my dad did the same thing. i think they learned in military stuff? i couldn't of been the one room school house.

[@Ms-jf1bg]

chris Jay lol

[@billete37]

Dennis Dirmeyer its for marking errors, if he has a sharpy then you know he cannot tell a lie

[@jorgeherrera1122]

😂😂😂

[@Weatherman1214]

Holy cow...well there’s a man who thought this out. Absolutely amazing!

[@DavidsTutorials]

Sometimes I feel so "DUH!" that it took me so long to come up with this.

[@kevindye1340]

Great video! I use the paper lawn and leaf bags and I have a worn old plastic snow shovel (orange kind without blade) and use it with my rake for the "claw" technique. I then use the snow shovel to pack the leaves down in the bag without the air. Another plus is I use the snow shovel year round outside as my dustpan when sweeping up debris on driveway and patio. No bending, very convenient

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks for sharing, Kevin! Sounds like some great methods you have also.

[@kimberlybeeson3613]

Good idea

[@StephenOverthrow]

That's a great technique! I have a half acre rear garden here in the UK, surrounded by 60 foot maple, walnut and acer trees. Beautiful in summer, but a pain in the arse when the leaves drop. One weekend afternoon taken each week to clear fallen leaves. My technique is, sthil blower, blow leaves into a huge pile and then set fire to them. A four foot high pile of leaves will be reduced to a couple of inches in about half an hour! Gets a bit smokey if damp, but we are in the countryside, so no problems. The last few weeks of leaf fall, I will blow to the back of the garden into a 6 foot plus high pile and let them rot down ready for compost the following year. Gonna have a go at this method as well now. Cheers, Ozzy, UK.

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks for that, Ozzy! It sounds like you've got your own technique down. Hope these techniques help out next year. Take care.

[@imaphxaznative]

This guy is great I like his style. I always have two rakes when picking up trash weather it's leaves or bush trimmings etc. Always one rake as it came from the manufacturer and one with every other tine removed which is my gravel rake. By removing every other tine you've created a rake made for working in gravel because it will still grab most all the trash while leaving behind most all the gravel. Your customers paid for that gravel so make a gravel rake the easy way and buy the $10 rake from HD with the black plastic head bc it's very easy to remove every other tine. A few other changes I'd recommend: don't use trash bags. They just add to the landfill, add to your expenses and as this gentleman so eloquently points out they are a pita to work with. The other recommendation is go with the 45 gallon+ large mouth cans with the rectangular openings. Much bigger opening than the round smaller cans and they usually come with wheels which saves tons of energy on big jobs or long days. Finally I like the circle technique for taking the trash but only if it starts @ the edges of the work area and brings everything to the center. Never start in the middle of your work area always start @ the farthest edge otherwise you will clean the same area more than once. For an area this large the circle technique is not an option instead start on one edge of the yard and begin raking a comfortable distance of reach but all the way across the yard. Then do the same thing all the way back until you have one long pile that you will PU as you go. This is the most efficient method of trash management because the trash all goes in the same direction and you never rake the same area twice. In review always buy the rectangular wide mouth cans with wheels, never use bags (unless for some reason you have too, then use his technique), always use two rakes for PU and deposit into the cans and the trash should all move in the same direction unless you are using the circular technique on a smaller area. And if you have gravel make you a gravel rake it'll save you from throwing away perfectly good gravel.

[@DavidsTutorials]

That's some great information, John! I have pine bark in one of my flower beds, and have been considering replacing it with lava rock or other gravel -- the only thing keeping me from doing that is the kabillion tons of leaves I get every year, and not being able to figure out how to remove the leaves without also removing the gravel. Yeah, I could use a blower, but meh. Maybe you should make a video about your gravel rake! Or shoot video of you making and using one, send it to me, and I'll put it up as a tutorial here. I currently have just over 3,600 subscribers, so maybe it would reach a wider audience? Thanks for your comments!

[@imaphxaznative]

@@DavidsTutorials I'm glad you got a chance to read my comments and even more glad you appreciate the content! I felt compelled to comment bc in the Phoenix area in the summer I like to spend as little time as possible on my yard/tree jobs. Keep up the great work David maybe someday I'll shoot you a short clip of my gravel rake in action. Good Bless

[@Warmfireandtea]

The long handles r unwieldly tho.

[@imaphxaznative]

@@Warmfireandtea in tight spots like in the corner of the yard with a tree up against you definitely otherwise it's the best way to manage trash on the ground

[@jandroid1962]

I do like his style. He's a practical person. I bet he tinkers all day long.

[@FLIPMODE630]

This man is a national treasure , not sure if he is a comedy genius or he means it , either way great job

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks, Bait sock! It was a bit of a challenge keeping a straight face during portions of this video. I've learned from years in front of a classroom how engaging it is to embed points with double meanings, one of which can be taken humorously. Not always easy to do, but fun for everyone when you can.

[@davidgleason6323]

Only thing I can see a need to tweak is your leaf compactor. If you bolt on a 2-3 foot vertical pole handle instead of the two flush handles, you’ll save your back all of that bending into the trash bin too. Good video, good tips!

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks for this, David. I thought about attaching a pusher-pole to the leaf-masher disk, but couldn't wrap my mind around the best way to attach the pole to the disk, so I went with the cabinet handles and justified the bending over by calling it more exercise.

[@scooterp7009]

David Gleason, Yes! Like a manual soil tamper...

[@Lt.Mingus69]

David Gleason I’ll be doing this

[@dinolarson6917]

Pole: more effort...not as much force...harder on back.

[@RyanOlsen]

@@DavidsTutorials I'm thinking you could use a pipe floor flange, and bolt it to your leaf compactor. Screw in a length of pipe and you're good to go. This link shows a pipe floor flange, in case you don't know what that is (I had to look it up, because I could only think of "pipe screw in" 😄): www.supplyhouse.com/Bluefin-BLFF050-1-2-Black-Floor-Flange?gclid=Cj0KCQiAw5_fBRCSARIsAGodhk_tqV25u4Erx3b7_qG3Wan0qoIKA1dzIlFixMWOuYCN3JYsyx9BheYaAsJ9EALw_wcB

[@jaecubed592]

I feel like these kinds of life lesson don't exist much theses days. I've always had property to compost my leaves but this would definitely be helpful if I had to bag them. Well done sir.

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks, Jae!

[@danceshadowmoon1]

This man has this down to a Science! Impressive!

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks, #! Even shorter comments like this make a difference to a KZbin channel, and besides that, I appreciate your feedback.

[@steveshapiro326]

Smart guy.

[@priceless55]

Dont have leaves, but loved your idea and making it simple . Connecting with nature/ outdoor. Have much respect for older generation. Now days everythings has to be so complicated when it shouldn't.

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks for your comment. I spent so much time learning from the older generation when I was younger, it's time to give back.

[@billsbenz9065]

I just saw this the other day. With all the rain we’ve had in WI the leaves are very wet. I used this technique and was amazed and thrilled at how easy the process was. Thank you.

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks for sharing this with us, Bill!

[@josecanusee680]

Genius!! Had to rake leaves for DECADES at the lake house & never thought of this! We used an old tarp to drag the leaves to a burn pile though!

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks for sharing that, Kip. I've tried the tarp thing, the mower-bagger thing, the riding-mower thing, the blower thing, and the blower-vacuum-mulcher thing, *_and they are all quite a bit more work than this._*

[@thehomeplatespecial597]

dont throw leaves away in a plastic bag only to fill up the landfield with what is rich compost material. Put in a compost pile using a wheel barrell. It breaks down into rich soil by throwing table scraps. Or if you have to throw away use paper yard waste bags. if you just have to use plastic bags, tie it up tight and keep light out and in a season you have what is call "leaf mold" and it is great to feed trees and lawns and gardens with this rich compost. A mulching electric lawn mower (I use Colbalt brand from Lowe's, it has been great) sucks and chops leaves and small sticks and grass and weeds. Just empty refillable mower bag when full over and over year round into compost pile. Your lawn and earth will be replenished when you feed it back all composted material.

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks for the comment, and I mow-mulch for the first couple months of leaf season; but then the leaves come down so fast it's time to get out the rakes. Compostable plastic bags (found them after I made this video) are made from corn starch: amzn.to/2FGjVC3 or amzn.to/2DNdPgT. I've tried the tarp thing, the mower-bagger thing, the riding-mower thing, the blower thing, and the blower-vacuum-mulcher thing, and they are all quite a bit more work than this. I am now working around to doing mulching/composting, which I plan to enhance with biochar and maybe even vermiculture. Maybe I can put out a video on this in a year or so, showing results.

[@dede4004]

Home plate, I tried the compost pile. It was iverflowing in ine trip of my wagon. Not eveone can make a compost pile. Our entire neighbirhood of houses rakes about 300-500 bags of leaves per house. Lots of trees....TONS of leaves, and sticks, no where to put them. Some people burn them, but that ceeates a lot of smoke, etc. I agree with the landfill thing. But SO many states and cities don't have leaf lick up. And so either we have messy, moldy yards, or we bag the leaves, or burn them. Not many choices. Acrually this is the 3rd neighborhood we've lived in, in 2 different states where we've had tons of leaves. Looking for a BREAK from it. Tired of raking leaves, pixking up sticks, pinecones, and spikey balls from gum trees. Help!!!

[@dede4004]

Edit.....stupid tablet. It's.been substituting letters when I don't want it to. Sorry for the misspelled words. Good grief.

[@thehomeplatespecial597]

David's Tutorials that would be awesome!

[@thehomeplatespecial597]

dede4004 may be call the local green clubs. County extension. University science/ ecology depts. In many areas many people want those leaves! There has to be a workable solution for all your leaves than plastic and the landfield. David also brought up compostable bags but I dont know the details and cost. How big are the yards? leaves need to be mulched (chopped up) and wetted down (rained on) and a little "green" thrown in. Or sequestered (no light, little air) like in dark black lawn bags. As two methods of composting and they give back rich compost. I am always needing more more more material to make garden soil for raised beds. Is it very cold where you are? That slows the process down unless you have a mass (a pile) and then it really steams inside. All sorts of places compost but I am sure it isnt for everyone if they cant figure it out or live in certain situations or places.

[@deasttn]

Ok I tried your method (I don't own 2 rakes, Soni just used my hands and my bag mower) and had good success. I discovered that a 5 gallon bucket works nicely as a masher. Mine doesn't have holes in it, but I liked that it helped me stand more upright when mashing the leaves down (and who doesn't already have a 5 gallon bucket?). Thanks for the video.

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks for sharing that, deasttn. And I really don't have a 5-gallon bucket, but probably would have used it if I did.

[@Candoit2]

Thanks David for sharing your videos! I'm 81 and still learning! I raked leaves in a previous home where I lived in South Carolina and I raked leaves every fall/winter for 21 years but don't do it anymore. I wished I had seen your video a few years ago but I'm still learning....

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks for that, Roddy. You're not that far ahead of me in years. And yes, I'm still learning every day also. Take care!

[@rustymilio351]

I live on a boat in the middle of the ocean and still watched the whole vid

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks, Rusty - I also get surprised at some of the things I wind up watching. Crazy, eh?

[@deficator750]

You will need this video to clean the rubbish in the water

[@doubled1963]

Fish aren't biting hey???

[@raymondrivera8099]

KZbin algorithm decided to recommend this video to me and I never knew this would be a video I needed to see. I legitimately learned something that I didn't think I needed to know and I am absolutely grateful for it. Thank you for this, David! I am subscribed and looking forward to your future videos!

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks so much for the subscription - I'm just trying to pass on things I've learned, hoping it will help others in some way.

[@tomkenyon4218]

If he were my neighbor, I'd take them all, mulch them with my mower then put them as top dressing in my vegetable garden. That stuff is gold!

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks for the comment, and I mow-mulch for the first couple months of leaf season; but then the leaves come down so fast it's time to get out the rakes. Compostable plastic bags (found them after I made this video) are made from corn starch: amzn.to/2FGjVC3 (for backyard composting) or amzn.to/2DNdPgT (for curbsite pickup). I've tried the tarp thing, the mower-bagger thing, the riding-mower thing, the blower thing, and the blower-vacuum-mulcher thing, and they are all quite a bit more work than this. I am now hoping to work around to doing mulching/composting, which I plan to enhance with biochar and maybe even vermiculture. (If those two concepts are new to you, they are definitely worth checking out for any serious composter.)

[@tomkenyon4218]

@@DavidsTutorials You've easily more leaves than me Dave. I can mulch 3' of leaves to almost nothing... then switch to bag mode. Pour then into all my gardens and they shrink down to 4:1 by summer. Good luck on the next experiment!

[@jpeterman57]

@@DavidsTutorials I have a wooden indoor vermiculture colony going. Not large scale by any means but great for the potted plants and tiny garden in my yard. The worm poop is gold.

[@crazaholic7978]

Thank you so much for this video. My neighbor has two big trees and the wind carries all the leaves onto my yard. It’s been a pain every year to clean up all the leaves. I watched this video and spent two hours this afternoon raking up the leaves. I got 14 bags (33 gallon) of leaves raked up. I picked up a 33 gallon trash bin from HD and made holes in it. And followed your advice. Thanks again.

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks for your comment, Craza. I'm happy to be able to help.

[@thinkin_it_thru606]

I love this guy! The holes in the plastic container are such an elegant solution to the 'piston effect' encountered when inserting or removing the plastic bag. BTW...An empty 5 gallon bucket works well as an alternative to the dual-handled perforated pusher plate.

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks, Thinkin_it_thru. That's a good thought. But I just worked with what I had handy - I had plywood. I didn't have an empty 5-gallon bucket. So there you go. BTW, 5-gallon buckets have a TON of other uses besides just carrying paint or other liquids.

[@darnelltabor6382]

I want to be this guy when I grow up! 👍💯🤔🏆🤯

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks, Darnell, but even at my age now, I sometimes find myself thinking of what I want to be when I grow up! Grin!

[@an7tmo794]

With a big yard, a house on it, trees & leaves

[@OnewheelAsh]

I grew up at a house with few leaves so my Dad didn’t have the opportunity to teach me these leaves skills. I appreciate this video!!!

[@DavidsTutorials]

Happy to help, cycleash. Take care.

[@otiv-6599]

I go over my leaves with the lawn mower, mulching them back into the lawn and also into my vegetable garden. This has improved the lawn greatly over time.

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks for the comment, otiv. I do mow-mulch for the first couple months of leaf season; but then the leaves come down so fast it's time to get out the rakes. Compostable plastic bags (found them after I made this video) are made from corn starch: amzn.to/2FGjVC3 (for backyard composting) or amzn.to/2DNdPgT (for curbsite pickup). I've tried the tarp thing, the mower-bagger thing, the riding-mower thing, the blower thing, and the blower-vacuum-mulcher thing, *_and they are all quite a bit more work than this._* I am now hoping to work around to doing mulching/composting, which I plan to enhance with biochar and maybe even vermiculture. (If those two concepts are new to you, they are definitely worth checking out for any serious composter.)

[@Kevnadian]

The most well put, straight to the point tutorial ever made. And remember *AIR IS THE ENEMY*

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks for that, Kevin. I truly appreciate it.

[@faye493]

@Kevin Cassidy I agree

[@jesusochoa8071]

Old fashioned efficiency, never goes out of style 💯 he is a star ⭐️

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks, Jesus Ochoa, and thanks for commenting!

[@DiHandley]

This is exactly why KZbin is so great. Thanks for sharing. 👍🇦🇺

[@seanwilson4530]

KZbin: because leaves. ?

[@georgetpeppel2900]

Because you couldn't have figured out to rake your own leaves to save the money and how to put a plastic bag in a trash can and how to dispose of leaves in almost the worst possible way? Thank god for you tube.

[@DavidsTutorials]

Ignore the snarks. Thanks for your comment.

[@amonkeyhousevideo]

Just grew up in apartments...got an acre with a pool now And its all new to me!!!! Thank you!!! Threw my back out first time raking, didnt know thay leaves could be soo dangerous. I thought im way too young to cant rake leaves grrrr you r my hero

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks, A M House. I've been raking leaves more years than I care to remember, and it chagrins me to think of how long it took me to come up with an easier way. I'm glad this helped you.

[@rcole6679]

Another great video demonstrating a great way to pick up leaves and make the most out of condensing them. Didn't even listen, but I could tell what to do, because this guy knows how to make great videos.

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks, R Cole. Sorry for the delay in responding (it's a YT thing), but I do appreciate your comment.

[@bloneyo1]

I followed your steps and finally did this and it worked GREAT !! Thank You for sharing.

[@DavidsTutorials]

Super! Makes me glad I posted this. Thanks.

[@Pianoman25624]

I am starting a leaf bagging business this fall and this is the perfect way to do it! Thanks!

[@DavidsTutorials]

Best of luck!

[@TobeornottooB]

Nope. Get a blower and tarp. :)

[@mattnejmanowski631]

no lawn care company does it this way for a good reason.

[@mrchrisroden]

I came back to say thank you for this, I've been using the two rake method for lifting the piles and it works a treat. I had no-one to show me, you basically stepped in as my online dad. Thanks!

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks so much, MrChrisRoden. I'm happy to be able to share "things I've learned" and "things I've figured out" here on YT with so many others. I know everything won't apply to everyone, but hopefully, all I post here will help SOMEONE, and I'm glad this helped you. Take care.

[@mattharrell3932]

"Air is your enemy, you gotta let it out.", I've been telling my wife this for years, but she won't hear me out.

[@DavidsTutorials]

😂🤣😁😂

[@RG-xr2rc]

Hahahahaha

[@LelaE34]

OMG, HILARIOUS 😄😄😄

[@MariaRodriguez-xq4bk]

😂😂😂😂😂😂👏👏

[@antoniob3941]

Lmao

[@nancyburridge]

David, You have some very nice tips. A suggestion about the leaves; if you want to enrich your soil, instead of buying fertilizers and pouring chemicals on the ground, rake the leaves under the trees and shrubs to serve as a mulch and they will keep the moisture in your soil (less watering) and break down into the most beautiful, black, organic soil you can imagine. The leaves can be 4-6 inches thick as they will readily decompose. Less work, less expense, better soil, less water and your plants and trees will grow so much better. Not sure this is a good idea? Look at the forests.

[@KellyBtech]

Nancy, you are so right! I learned this from Paul Gautche(spelling?) in his "Back to Eden" gardening videos. Organic composting is one of the very best ways to take care of the soil that takes care of the plants we love and it's Designer/Creator approved... : ) I wish I had such a rich and free resource for my garden as this gentleman has right in his back yard.

[@patricia9del]

precisely as I mentioned above. Smart lady. Less cost. Labor rewarded.

[@jackallen5886]

Frank Gordon.

[@tctennessee7360]

@@patricia9del what about the fall wind, constantly blowing your leaves, causing you to rake multiple times?

[@idratherbflyingthesaucer6270]

Bt if leaves are pyled close to the house they may cause mold and fungi issues and possibly cause fungi to spread under the house and cause foundation problems. I have problems breathing during leaf days and after and the issue mold fungi bc the leaves get wet and can't breathe. Just a thought..

[@Jabeye]

I actually searched for a video on this topic... Looks like I finally found the answer to my raking woes. Thank you for your leafing wisdom!! 🍂

[@DavidsTutorials]

You are so welcome!

[@rcnelson]

Clever technique and fun to watch. A yard that size, though, I think I'd let nature take its course with the leaves.

[@DavidsTutorials]

Tried that once. It nearly killed my lawn. Took it 3 years to recover.

[@benbeebe3833]

Dear god this man is a genius ..I'm not going to lie I thought this was a joke video and kind of expected him to light his entire yard on fire or something

[@DavidsTutorials]

Appreciate the comment, but genius? I would say just more someone who likes to think about how to do things. But I HAVE seen quite a few videos as you describe - some of the absolutely hilarious. Sorry I don't have a link, but one video showed a guy who actually poured gasoline on his leaves and lit them. Yipes!

[@Zahocuyahoga]

😂😂😂

[@peggysue2354]

Get a bagger on that lawn mover

[@IDVDalot]

hahahahah you think like I do!

[@obx-teescom9962]

Great tips! And if you don't want to go to the trouble of making a masher disc, you can use a metal garden rake to plunge & rotate as a masher inside the can -- just be careful not to rip your bag with the garden rake prongs -- this would be a good reason for just making yourself a disc as David suggests. Happy yard cleaning!

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks for the comment and suggestions. Take care.

[@Christian_Prepper]

*SIMPLE ENHANCEMENT to this outstanding video:* *_Handles on your plywood 'compression disc' was fine. Now consider adding a wooden closet rod perpendicular to the center of that disc that can be quickly attached & detached so that you can really compress material in the can deeper, OR just step on the disc rather than having to bend over in to the can because this will allow you to keep your face further away from lawn dust (which may be hazardous) which will inevitably blow out of those holes as you compress._* *Liberty = Peace & I pray you always enjoy both!*

[@DavidsTutorials]

I thought about attaching a pusher-pole to the leaf-masher disk, but couldn't wrap my mind around the best way to attach the pole to the disk, so I went with the cabinet handles and justified the bending over by calling it more exercise. HOW in the world did you get italics into your comment?? Thanks for the prayer. Freedom = Responsibility & I pray for freedom everywhere, and for people everywhere to take RESPONSIBILITY for themselves, their communities, and their fellow humans.

[@Christian_Prepper]

@@DavidsTutorials Thank you. Sandwiching a word or phrase in between two asterisks * will *BOLD* & sandwiching between two lower dashes _ will _ITALICIZE_ the word. *BOLD:* One of two asterisks must be on the left side, touching the first letter of the word like this: *BOLD And the second asterisk must be on the right side, touching the last letter of the same word like this: BOLD* Then the asterisks will disappear in the final product & look like this *BOLD* The same use of two lower dashes _ will result in _ITALICS_ Finally you can combine the * & the _ to both *_BOLD & ITALICIZE_* by placing the *_ together right next to the first letter of a word/phrase & then reverse them _* right next to the last letter of a word/phrase & they will disappear in the final product like this: *PREPPING RULE #2* *_"The more I know the less I need!"_*

[@nikkisdad6705]

It’s early December 2022 in Birmingham Al. I have a ton of leaves to get up and out of my back yard, so everything will look nice for Christmas. I already have the trashcans, the bags, the plywood, and tools. I will be implementing your method tomorrow. Thank you very much.

[@DavidsTutorials]

Hi, Neighbor! I'm happy to help, and hope this made your job a lot easier. AND that you got everything all well-groomed for Christmas.

[@BN-mg4ix]

I use leaf scoops to pick up the leaves and mash them down into the bags. I think I'm going to incorporate some of your ideas for next year to save my back. Thank you!

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks for this comment, B N. I hope this works out well for you.

[@rogerthornhill1547]

Since I am lazier than you, what I have been doing for years is simply cut out the entire bottom of the trash can. Then flip it upside down and pull the bag all the way over the outside of the can. Flip back upright. The bottomless can is now INSIDE the bag. Fill the can, tamp the leaves(or grass) down with a garden rake(stiff tines/teeth) and add the next load. When full, simply lift the can out of the bag, leaving bagged leaves. A suggestion for those that want to use your plywood tamper - consider screwing a piece of scrap 2x4(or some such) to the top of your plywood. Drill a hole in this added scrap just big enough for a short broom handle or clothes rod to fit. Slop some glue in the hole, insert the handle, let dry and you can compress your leaves while standing, vice compressing a vertebrae by bending way over( as you clearly are able). Be kind to your back, you DO NOT want to be where I have been.

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks for some great suggestions, Roger! I thought about attaching a pusher-pole to the leaf-masher disk, but couldn't wrap my mind around the best way to attach the pole to the disk, so I went with the cabinet handles and justified the bending over by calling it more exercise. Blessedly, my back is still fine with this exercise. Guess I'll keep it up as long as I'm able.

[@aNuthaRedneck]

Genius! Now I'm thinking an old push broom screwed to the round plywood so the handle will screw in/out and is replaceable

[@rogerthornhill1547]

@@aNuthaRedneck I've come so close over the years of buying a broomstick thread tap to let me use a broomstick on many things. I have a 20ft telescoping tube with a male broomstick thread that I frequently use with a paint roller handle(has broomstick thread) and duct tape. I suggested a simple hole and glue for this case.

[@jamesellisor9113]

I figured out a long time ago to drill holes in my trash can to make inserting and pulling out trash bag a whole lot easier. I can slap myself silly for not thinking of that "holey shield" idea, though. Will be making one of those. A ton of thanks for making this video.

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks for sharing that, James. I appreciate your comment.

[@ig9038]

Wow, he has a HUGE YARD and with many leaves. Very smart to make chores easier. LOVE IT!!!

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks, I G.

[@Reitz86]

Leaves have been my lifetime nemesis, lol, love your methods, I’m currently a tarp and dump in the woods/ compost person 👍

[@DavidsTutorials]

Thanks for the comment, and I mow-mulch for the first couple months of leaf season; but then the leaves come down so fast it's time to get out the rakes. Compostable plastic bags (found them after I made this video) are made from corn starch: amzn.to/2FGjVC3 (for backyard composting) or amzn.to/2DNdPgT (for curbsite pickup). I've tried the tarp thing, the mower-bagger thing, the riding-mower thing, the blower thing, and the blower-vacuum-mulcher thing, and they are all quite a bit more work than this. I am now working around to doing mulching/composting, which I plan to enhance with biochar and maybe even vermiculture.

[@vickiburt2676]

No more nemesis, meet your new bestie creating the good stuff, you da man! Sit back, plan you garden while the worms do all the work for coming Spring. Miraculously, magical real life goodness, & we know WHO to thank, The One Upstairs, ain't it the truth!

[@DavidsTutorials]

@@vickiburt2676 It is indeed!