How to cleanup leaves and what to do with them. Leaf mulching Worx leaf mulcher vs sunjoe shredder

Thinking about buying a leaf mulcher? Do these machines make leaf cleanup easier? This is my review of the Worx leaf mulcher vs SunJoe Shredder.
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Today we discuss how to cleanup leaves in the yard. It's important to understand that leaves carry trace minerals that are beneficial for trees, shrubs, gardens, and grass. You basically have all this free fertilizer lying around. It's best to mulch them and put them back to where they belong.
Today we go over two leaf shredding / leaf mulching machines. The worx leaf mulcher and the sunjoe electric leaf shredder. Watch and see which of the two machines the ginja prefers to use most.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

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[@1willc]

I have the Worx and recommend using the Oregon 22-895 Magnum Gator line Square .095. It is a square line with a wire core. I find that the square shape helps give me a finer multch and the wire core helps with longevity. I have a lot of twigs and the OEM line would get chewed up very quickly. After cutting a length from the spool, the end will be deformed. It will be difficult to thread. Use pliers to round the end.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Awesome advice will! Thank you

[@programmingchicago]

There are all kinds of the Oregon> Big spool, which is way to much, the bagged type with 25 or so. I do want to go with the different string line.

[@anydaywithjim4107]

Grass Gator 0.080" line fits and cuts great in the Worx, and it also lasts a long time.

[@Runehorn]

Totally agree, that line is very good, I use it on my string trimmer

[@bjohnston3659]

@@anydaywithjim4107 it's obvious I have to try something different. I'm getting through trimmer line away to quick! Where do I get the stuff you are recommending?

[@jamesquick1034]

Dude...That is by far the best review I have seen so far and I've been looking everywhere to find a great leaf mulcher. I love your videos and light-hearted approach to lawn care while giving an extremely educated view. Keep up the humor and always keep smiling and laughing!

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Thanks brother! love the feedback! glad you found value in the video

[@Mrstanleystevens]

Great video. Really sorry to hear about Big Ned. All dogs go to heaven!

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Thanks Alec! He was an amazing rescue dog.

[@juanit0tackit0tackito2]

Trust in Jesus Christ, we don’t go to heaven because of our good deeds, we go to heaven because Jesus died for our sins and beat death and sin and rose from the dead so that whoever believes in Him will have eternal life, be reborn and repent, flee from sin and run to the Lord for we all fall short of Gods law, praise God amen AMEN:)

[@larrycroft470]

Lawn Ginja i am so very sorry to hear about my big headed friend Ned. I know he was such a good boy! Thank you for taking time again to help with an issue I have been concerned with. Your videos are so easy to understand and evaluate. You have helped me so much with my lawn care. Looks like you had top shelf help with this one!!!

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Big Ned! He was awesome. Thanks!

[@christinamoneyhan5688]

Very thorough throughout , I’m in the market for a leaf shredder and you have convinced me on my decision and yes I had already had it narrowed down to one of these two machines. Thank you.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kylelewis9377]

Thank you so much for the time you took to complete your in-depth review.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

You're welcome Kyle! Thanks for watching and commenting

[@alexanderdjr]

Your vids are so helpful and informative. They’re also some of the best parts of my KZbin “rabbit holes” keeping me sane during these strange and challenging times.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Glad you like them! Love the feedback!

[@worldoelle]

Didn’t know what a leaf mulcher was. Watched your video with hubby who got me the Worx one, and the green reusable lawn bags as a Christmas gift. I’m in heaven. Thank you

[@PestandLawnGinja]

That is awesome! I love those bags!

[@joeshmoe7789]

Probably the best comparison video of any type product I've seen. Thank You. I'm not sure why I watched it, I felt my lawn mower was the way to go and I like the grass clippings mixed in. But for the bagged leaves I get from neighbors, one of these is a much cleaner way to go. Will look into the Worx for next season.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

appreciate the feedback Craig! Glad you found some value in the video.

[@gwendylewis]

Wow, great video! Really appreciate the time and effort that you put into it. And you went above and beyond by switching out the strings. This helps me a lot. Thanks!

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Glad you enjoyed it! It was a fun project!

[@kyleortman6689]

very excited that I watched this video before making the final decision to purchase the worx mulcher. Thanks for making it

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Glad I could help!

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Thanks for the video! I have a sunjoe wood chipper. Will be looking into getting the Worx mulcher! I have about 2 million worms that i raise for worm castings, and the leaf compost is excellent free bedding/food for them. Every year I ask local landscapers to dump their leaves and clippings for me to compost :)

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Sounds great!

[@trevormuggeridge4560]

First Aussie 😁. I mulch mow all my leaves with my Honda mower and have for years and does a good job, sometimes I might have to do another pass over some sections . Great video Ginja. 😎👍👍

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Number 1 again trevor! You're on fire!

[@djbone604]

Outstanding review. Thorough & very comprehensive. 👍 I’ve used my Worx mulcher for many seasons now. One tip/hack I can share = we place the entire leaf mulching unit on top of our Brute garbage can. Fits snug. No issues. An option if you’re out of paper lawn bags.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Thanks for sharing! Love the advice

[@terran6471]

@dj bone Hell yea. I'd do tye same thing 🤣🤣

[@lesliechiodini9118]

I have been using the Worx for about 8 years, still works great!

[@PestandLawnGinja]

That's pretty legit leslie!

[@Max-hq2jm]

You do the best reviews! No nonsense style, and fair representation 👌

[@PestandLawnGinja]

I appreciate that!

[@johnlennon1049]

Wow! That was a great video! Very informative and to the point. Great comparisons on both units. I myself own the Worx Tri-Vac. I love it! I do my whole yard with it and it mulches down pretty good where I only use one brown leaf bag vs. 3 or 4 just picking the leave up by hand after raking. Time consuming and tedious but what do I care, I'm retired and have nothing else to do. If I don't get it done by the first snow fall, I have no problem doing it in the spring. Then I know I won't have any leaves coming down from the trees at that time. But really a great video!

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Love the feedback! Thanks John

[@rapfreak7797]

Will definitely miss Big Ned’s contributions to your videos. Sorry for your loss.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

me too! It was a pleasure to have him around. Such a simple dog and easy to trust.

[@stephaniestewart9396]

Best product review I've seen hands down. Great Job! Sorry to hear about Big Ned.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Thanks Stephanie! Really appreciate the compliment

[@GlenBHoward]

WOW!! What an absolutely fantastic and thorough review and comparison! Very well done, sir! Thank-you!!

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Glad you liked it!

[@Lawnvolution]

Great review! Also, my sympathies about Ned. He was a star of these videos😊

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Thanks George! He was the man! Such a funny dog.

[@shawnmurdock4982]

Even though you did not like the grass in with the leaves from the mower, that stuff is compost gold. The mix of green and brown will make a wonderful compost for the garden. If you pile it up and make sure its has moisture, not soaking but wet, then leave it for a week, you will find it gets hot inside the pile. Thats the bacterial and such breaking down the organic matter into black gold. Yes the mower doesnt shred as well but the added green makes better mulch. And since you have the mulcher thing anyways you can still shred it down even smaller.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Very good point shawn! It would be great for a garden and has all the added nutrient values.

[@johndimech8945]

Pest and Lawn Ginja The green grass/nitrogen combined with the brown dead leaves/carbon compliment each other. A pile of grass clippings will smell as it decomposes. A load of mulched brown leaves, worked into the soil will draw nitrogen to rot. Combined, there will be no smell and become a more balance valuable soil conditioner.

[@johndimech8945]

Pest and Lawn Ginja Great thorough review 👍

[@PestandLawnGinja]

@@johndimech8945 which is the primary reason I won't add grass! I hate the smell.

[@johndimech8945]

Pest and Lawn Ginja There will be absolutely no smell if grass clippings are added to an equal portion or more brown material. In your video you have only about .001 percent grass. No issue at all.

[@sheribradford1147]

I SO love that you address the value of trace nutrients!

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Thanks for the feedback Sheri! very helpful. Trace minerals are soo important to the overall eco system.

[@kipnguyen2277]

Thanks for making this video! I just bought the Worx a few days ago and am so glad to have this video to help me set it up and use. Gonna use the shredded leaves to make leaf compost.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Sounds like an awesome project!

[@gregboshell977]

they work good in a worrm bed

[@PestandLawnGinja]

wish I had the space to compost.

[@chrismurray7700]

That was a lovely tribute to have for Ned. I'm sure he will be sorely missed. Sorry for your loss man.🍺

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Thanks Chris! No replacing Ned. Still can't believe I found him at an animal shelter

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

@@PestandLawnGinja My friend found the greatest dog at a shelter in NJ.

[@PeepthisSoon]

Yo my man you and your young crew( I’m guessing your sons) are relaxed and have a comedic quality at reviewing these products. I actually bought the Worx because of your effective dare I say “scientific” analysis using a control sample as a brilliant way to encourage gardening and landscaping. Hope you are getting paid from these manufacturers because you deserve it.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Thanks for the support Fahim! I'm an amazon affiliate. I get paid a couple of bucks. every bit helps! Thanks for watching and supporting me.

[@PeepthisSoon]

@@PestandLawnGinja You are indeed welcome. Keep up the good work 😀

[@stevecappella7358]

Hey. I just have to say that your review was very helpful and thorough. Thanks for taking the time to be so informative.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Thanks for watching!

[@clmtdmmjcmm4489]

Thanks for the video! I’ve had the sun Joe for several years. Never really used it much. I’m going to drag it out and try it again

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Go for it! Makes such a big difference.

[@henryaldrich7726]

live in the north east with trees, lots of trees we just mulch them with the mower and return them to nature. lawn mower works better, its faster and mulch's better.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

If you have the right equipment and you can get the leaves ground up fine enough it's a great way of doing it!

[@sebastian56309]

That is what i do in NJ.

[@lilyred8120]

Lots of oaks here, do use the mower, but need smaller mulch for beds. I have the Worx, but haven't tried it yet. Thx for video.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

awesome!

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Great way to take care of a problem @brendan Kelly

[@mortimergladbreath]

Great review! Here's what I have always done: Remove bags from my riding mower, leave chute and holder in place Mow over the leaves repeatedly, casting them toward center of lawn area Replace mower bags, suck up fragments, scatter under trees!

[@PestandLawnGinja]

That definitely works marty! Glad it's going well for you

[@arsenic0]

This is what i do, but since im on a corner lot i blow everything into long piles in the street. Bonus is that all the super tiny fragments my mower doesnt suck up at the end the street sweeper gets eventually, or wash away with the rain.

[@leeluv96]

@@arsenic0 ...can't do that in the city The leaves will clog up the waste water lines and grates. We'd have a swimming pool for a street and everyone's basement will be flooded as well. We have to pick up our leaves.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

happens

[@bosco008]

This year I attached tubing to my Toro vac and put the other end over the Worx shredder. So the leaves get mulched twice!! Worked great.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

That's awesome! I bet it does a great job!

[@NonExpertKnowItAll]

That was like the most thorough comparison/review I have ever seen? Good job. Thanks.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@troylindsey1444]

Great review! I've considered this option but I'm going to stuck with mulching the leaves back in with my mower. Blow the leaves out of the beds onto the lawn (try not to pile them up). Raise the deck up a notch (maybe 2 in the front if you have a lot of leaves), keep that blade sharp and Mulch away.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Good choice!

[@AverageJoeHotRodShow]

I always just mulch mow my maple leaves back into the yard. I have a Husqvarna push mower with a gator blade. Seems to work pretty well.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

That'll work well with the gator blades.

[@ReSprout]

This is a fantastic video! Thanks so much for this! I am finally adding a leaf shredder to my composting routine this fall. Leaves and weeds are my primary source of garden compost. I usually compost leaves whole, but because I am looking to ramp up my compost production I wanted the shredder to save the space and speed up the compost production. I agree, the iWorx looks like the better machine and you probably sold me on the bags, too. Thanks so much.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Happy to help! Have a great day

[@nancywebb6549]

I love my Sunjoe! I am definitely going to get one-ofthose pop up bags to catch the leaves. I love the leaf grabbers because you can push the leaves down and get more leaves in the plastic bags. I clean up my neighbor’s two huge maple trees.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

I still love the bags. use them all the time.

[@pemtax557]

The diameter and stiffness of the trimming line should probably be matched to the rpm of the motors and the rate of feed to optimize the best fit for each machine. Given a little time to experiment with different line gauges, you would be able to optimize each mulcher to their best. Also, don't forget the feed rate ... because the Worx was allowing you to feed faster, the material wasn't in the chamber near as long depriving it of the opportunity for 2nd, 3rd and 4th cut time ... that obviously affects the final mulch density. Really great video that was a lot of fun to watch ... that was a pretty good support team you had as well. Thanks for sharing your experience, it was both informative and interesting. Cheers ...

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Totally agree. It's a great idea too. Thanks for sharing

[@juanit0tackit0tackito2]

Trust in Jesus Christ

[@matthewparker6830]

I loved Big Ned. Always wondered how old he was. Bull dogs are known for a fairly short life. Sorry for your loss.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

We got him from the animal shelter. They thought he might have been 7. They really weren't certain. I had him for 4 years

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Soo sad

[@PestandLawnGinja]

I could see that

[@ronlockwood6801]

Great and effective review from all sides. Thank you for your thorough critique and will let you know my results.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Glad it was helpful!

[@airforcelogistics3301]

Another excellent video. I’m out of my Semi truck 🚛 home on DYI projects. Obsessed with getting my lawn repaired and green. Deep in the rabbit 🐇 hole 🕳 of your videos. Thank you.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Right on! Hope you keep slaying that lawn! Its a great hobby and very rewarding!

[@Mossman04]

I just blew all of my leaves into a 15’x15’x4’ pile. Took my mower without the bag and mulched it down to almost a powder. Put the bag back on the lawn mower and used it like a vacuum and added it to my compost pile. I now have about 50-100lbs of compost that’s about 3’x3’x3’. I soak it and turn it over the winter a few times. My vegetable garden THRIVES with this as a soil mix/top coat. Nothing but time and gas spent! Try it!

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Nice! Gotta love some good old fashion leaf compost

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

Totally diggin' your description.

[@russellfowler8186]

So sorry for your loss. Big Ned will live on in great memories

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Thanks! He is a legend for sure

[@Bob-yl9pm]

I love it! Thank You! My wife wants me to curb-side the leaves, but I know this is not sustainable...We are surely depleting our soil of vital organic nutrients!

[@PestandLawnGinja]

It is true! It's pretty much free fertilizer!

[@erickessler6094]

Rest In Peace Big Ned! So sorry for your loss brother!

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Thanks Eric! He will go down as a legend

[@alastairclarke]

We just use our lawn mover to mulch. You can easily get a mulch attachment. Super easy.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Works

[@programmingchicago]

Nice video. I have the same issue, bags and bags and bags of leaves. I didn't realize what a difference that made. I usually shred them up with the mower, but after watching this video, I think I may invest in this. This should alleviate that problem. Thank you for this great review.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

happy to help. it can definitely choke up the grass if you have too many

[@brianrogers7543]

Good video Sir! Thank you for covering all the bases on both units. You answered all my questions I had while watching and

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Glad to hear it!

[@genedameier8746]

To keep grass out of the leaves, cut the grass slightly shorter on the last mow, and raise the cutting deck for mulching leaves. That will keep grass out of the mix.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

for sure! Great suggestion!

[@MyWissam]

Why is it important to keep the grass out of the leaves?

[@algorel4763]

I mulch with my Honda mower. Then I go around a second time with the bag on. Mostly dust at that point. Enough escapes for fertilizer.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Perfect!

[@kenb3552]

I own a number of Worx products and have been very happy with all of them.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Awesome

[@BigAlby]

Ginja, thanks again for another great vid. Terribly sorry for your loss of Big Ned.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Thanks Stacey! Ned will go down as a legend! He was the man and irreplaceable

[@scottfirman]

I had a Snapper mulching lawn mower with the Nija blades. I raked my leaves in a pile and kept running them over until they became a powder. This didn't take long as leaves were dry. Leaves like maple, are easy to mulch and return back to the soil. Oak leaves do not break down as quickly and take more to break down. They are also hard on the lawn. I am not big onto those machines you showed. The Lawn mower method can take on small branches and even pine needles and pine cones. You can forget using those machines on pine needles and pine cones. Forget sticks. I ran my Snapper mower for 30 years before it finally gave out. I only had to change the Nija blades once. I still miss my old Snapper mower.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

I had an old snapper lawn mower. It was awesome. super heavy and cut perfect.

[@scottfirman]

@@PestandLawnGinja Sadly, every one I see now is trashed. I would buy one in a heartbeat if I could find one like the one I had. These new mowers are complete trash. I know, I made it into a hobby fixing and reselling them. I have 7 different lawn mowers ready to fix and sell come spring.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

sometimes good things come to an end

[@tc3070]

I use my lawnmower to do the job. Works great!

[@PestandLawnGinja]

awesome! glad that's working out for you

[@PestandLawnGinja]

sounds awesome

[@Brockthedog315]

Same here. No need to buy more stuff. And the weed whacker strings are garbage. And expensive.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

always is

[@gracieferguson1653]

I really liked your review. Honest and to the point. No a lot of useless chatter.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Thanks for the feedback Gracie!!!! Really appreciate it!

[@stephendahl1594]

Sure, I watch this video after I bought a brand new house with small new trees. My old house had mature trees that took weeks to clean up the leaves. Ten years from now the Worxs will be great! 😎

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Good call! I know the feeling of those big trees. had a few at my last property. luckily the wind would carry everything to the neighbors hahaha.

[@franciswhite419]

WOW. Thanks for the great review. I've been sitting on the fence about buying one of these for years. My concern is wet leaves would probably just overpower the string. This is the first review that actually shows the inside of the mulcher. Looks like steel wire or even a blade could be fitted for better results with wet leaves that are clumping together. The Sun Joe looks like it has a metal hub, much better than the plastic hub in the Worx if you are using metal wire. I like the stand and the hopper on the worx better though.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

wet leaves tend to stick on the outter edges of the hopper. I don't recommend using it that way. I still need to give the steel wire a shot. I know the plastic stays in place nicely.

[@nancywebb6549]

@@PestandLawnGinja Couldn’t the wire overheat the motor?

[@PestandLawnGinja]

@@nancywebb6549 as long as you got wire that was as light as the plastic you're good. most twisted pairs are pretty comparible in my opinion.

[@juanit0tackit0tackito2]

Trust in Jesus Christ

[@orbitzone]

Ginja - I recently found your channel and it's helped me start our my lawn care journey, so thank you. I actually own that Worx mulcher and had good results when I used it last Spring to clean up a mess left by the old homeowner. But I've also read that mulching leaves with a mower right back into your lawn provides some cheap fertilizer as well. But does the same apply when the consistency is around 50% hardwood leaves and 50% pine needles? I feel like putting those back into the grass may make the soil too acidic. What are your thoughts?

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Pine needles are very acidic. It will all depend on your native ph. If your ph is high you have nothing to worry about. If it's low you'll want to bag or apply a heavy lime treatment after.

[@bobjackson4785]

Pine needles do not acidify the soil. There are some videos explaining this on youtube. It is an old wives tale that has been perpetuated.

[@NCGrassPlugs]

I've read that green needles have a very low pH, whereas brown needles are more neutral.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

You know..... I looked into this pretty heavily and I see your point. My issue is I've seen and taken soil samples by pine trees and arborvitae bushes and the ph was dramatically different up to 3 ft out from the trunks. but that doesn't mean causation was the needles or leaves so I agree with you.

[@sarahrose1665]

The leaf mulcher shredders compared to the lawn mower was EXACTLY THE COMPARISON I NEEDED... A+ AGAIN GINJA ..👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🙋🌹GA USA

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Glad you enjoyed it!!!

[@chuckoffcampus9738]

Excellent video. I have the Sun Joe. I found what works best is a plastic garbage can under it. Also those huge paper lawn bags do fit under it. You're right that it's slow at grinding the leaves and I push them down not with my hands but with a piece of firewood. Your last results with the Sun Joe are what I get--lots of very finely ground mulch.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

I was shocked when I swapped the line out with the twisted pair line. Did a phenomenal job.

[@callmefrog76]

The dad jokes run in the family don’t they? 😂. I honestly didn’t know leaf mulchers were even a thing. I just run em over with the lawnmower a few times. Glad to see some content, I haven’t mowed in 3 weeks 😩😭

[@DonaldAJr]

It's probably been more than a month here in the Tulsa Oklahoma area. My Bermuda Grass has been done forever. I don't have any trees but I need to mulch what's in my backyard from the neighbors trees. I love my Gravely Zero Turn.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Gotta love the dad jokes!

[@davidbertrand6884]

I had a gasoline type leaf eater and I modified the cut hopper ratio to be smaller. It really worker well on leaves and pine needles . And since it was non-electric, I could cut wet leaves 🍁/ needles. Also I didn’t need a long extension cord. I could go anywhere and mulch. I’d get another,but can’t find any. 11-24-2019

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Sounds awesome! I've never seen one personally but sounds like you had a good one

[@1voluntaryist]

You can suck up, mulch, bag, cordless, 20-1 reduction. No noise, fumes, fuel to deal with. ICE is LAST century tech.

[@theghostisdead]

This was great. So much product knowledge over all three options

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Glad it was helpful!

[@faniefaze]

Great that you showed the mulch sizes. Most reviews just show the machine work but you never see the detail end result.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Thanks for the feedback! It was a fun video.

[@iceman846]

I’ve been dumping my leaves in a small spot in the woods for 22 years never mulch them , nature does that, pile never gets bigger

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Nice! That's awesome. Wish I had property to do that to

[@paladro]

hail compost! we'll be worm food soon.

[@bb5242]

I will do that when I buy my next property. My current home has a road behind, neighbors on both sides, and a ton of White Oak and Maple leaves that have to be hauled off each season.

[@TheTW13]

Mulching just makes it go faster. Useful for those with minimal space.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

totally agree

[@michaelpaese6128]

Ginjia not just a dog he was my friend and buddy ( Ned)

[@PestandLawnGinja]

For sure Michael! He was youtube family

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

Very sad when a friend goes. Thanks for the tribute.

[@Ms.Byrd68]

Glad this 'popped up' in my feed, I think know we had this option! Thanks Much!

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Glad I could help!

[@y122075t]

Awesome demo! You really put a lot into it w/out being biased. I agree w your assessment in favor of the Worx. However, I'm retired and have more time than money - will have to go w the Sun Joe for the savings ($50) - plus another demo showed, w/a little MRO, the Sun Joe lasted relatively well w a good ROI. Thx, again!!

[@PestandLawnGinja]

love the feedback. thank you

[@darkenheat]

curious if finer if put bag through a second time

[@PestandLawnGinja]

It will for sure. but you have to be really patient and slow putting the materials through the second time.

[@charadremur333]

@@PestandLawnGinja i havr an idea, use the sunjoe ( or the adjustable ) above the works ( or the not adjustable ) and a bag underneath. There. Boom!!!

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Love it! It would probably work too!

[@robbsmind2209]

Try this: worx on top, sun joe under, then bag. 😂😂😂

[@PestandLawnGinja]

LOL I totally missed a great opportunity for sure

[@icemanalaska5461]

Sounds kinky and might want to apply for a permit with the millennia liberals before attempting. You may be accused of sexual exploitation at a later date! Like if you run for city council...

[@PestandLawnGinja]

😂😂😂

[@TrippKnightly]

I love that! I was going to say I wanted to see a second pass, which hasn’t happened thus far in my still-running vid.

[@tjw5747]

Yeah since he has two bags he should definitely dump one back into the mulcher again to see how much space it takes up afterwards

[@grbluen]

Thanks for the review! Very helpful!

[@PestandLawnGinja]

You're welcome!

[@AJsGreenThumbLLC]

The scoop demonstration was classic! 😂😂😂 I'm puttin my $$$ on the WorX. I appreciate the demonstration!

[@PestandLawnGinja]

You're welcome Anwar! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@flea10x6]

Recommend hearing protection and dust protection as well watching your family helping. If you are not going to use a mulching lawn mower, why don’t you just shove the leaves into a trash can and put you string trimmer in - like an immersion blender?

[@PestandLawnGinja]

safety first for sure! The trash can idea works but it's a lot of hassle. Few extra steps and doesn't simplify the job in my opinion.

[@jetah50]

hearing protection for a small electric motor? do you use ear muffs when using a blinder or food processor?

[@PestandLawnGinja]

In his defense it does get loud. those that have sensitive ears could have some ringing for sure.

[@DaveLattner]

Why didn't you put a tarp down? Mess falls on the tarp, then you just pick up the tarp?

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Because that would be the smart thing to do 😂😂😂

[@icemanalaska5461]

Yeah ,why ? Why didn't you ? And why didn't you wear a mask ? Why? And why weren't you drinking beer? Why? Nice video bro! I bet the sun mulcher has a higher amperage motor ,maybe... Go easy

[@PestandLawnGinja]

😂😂😂 I'm just a normal dude doing dumb thingshahaha

[@wilvertperez]

Great video again mister Ginja. Thanks for the information. I been saving my leaves for five years and this summer I collect a lot of compost. Thanks

[@PestandLawnGinja]

That's awesome! I wish I had an area I could do that.

[@wilvertperez]

Pest and Lawn Ginja. Thanks mister Ginja. So this fall I bring the leaves to a duck coop and chicken coop so they can compost. I sold 5,000 pounds of chicken compost this summer

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Legit!

[@nafitron]

Very helpful. Looking to get a leaf mulcher and this was very helpful. Thanks.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kleptonaisa7845]

Fire pit + toss leaves in = done = leafy ash = fertilizer material...

[@PestandLawnGinja]

awesome! Bio char!

[@charadremur333]

Not broad leaf's though, illegal...

[@PestandLawnGinja]

touche'

@@charadremur333 who makes such laws?

[@MatanuskaHIGH]

Klepto Naisa works better with grass clippings as leaves naturally have the perfect amount of carbon to nitrogen. Grass clippings do better composting with some wood ash though for carbon.

[@RaffaelloLorenzusSayde]

"Throw our kids in the trash..." lol 🤣🤣🤣

[@PestandLawnGinja]

and you're welcome! LOL

[@AppleFanX2]

Ginja, thanks for another entertaining and informative video. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Thanks Lindsay! It was a fun one

[@laurice8056]

Both machines are great time savers. But I prefer the design of the Worx, It’s a Beast! The Worx looks like a great way to mulch leaves 🍁 🍃 as well as shred paper 📄 and mail📩. Thanks for sharing!

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Totally agree!

[@jagergerg9771]

I just mow them, seems way easier

[@PestandLawnGinja]

LOL its a trade. If you blow all the leaves in a pile it goes very quickly.

[@7hendy7]

Everyone, do yourselves a favour and turn on the captions for the intro of this video! 😂

[@PestandLawnGinja]

not again 😳

[@SammyEddie]

Racist cc! Haha

[@PestandLawnGinja]

not my fault!

[@SammyEddie]

Pest and Lawn Ginja kidding.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

@@SammyEddie I'm on the same page 👊😁

[@susanmorris9790]

This was so helpful! I like that you got down to business, not a lot of nonsense yakking. Thank you!

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Glad it was helpful!

[@originaljazzgirl]

Awwwww, Ned! What a cutie! Thanks for that really detailed and useful review.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Glad you liked it! It was a fun project!

[@GeorgeMinton-jb8ky]

The elastic feature is awful. They don't handle sticks well. Load, and don't stuff into the hopper and the shredder works better and faster.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

couldn't agree more. It's odd they went to such great lengths to put so many features than give up on a proper bagging system.

[@davidbertrand6884]

Should have worn face mask to prevent leaf dust into lungs.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

My boogers were thick and brown for a week

[@icemanalaska5461]

I would have been smoking a cigarette while doing it

[@PestandLawnGinja]

LOL

[@lookouthill11]

Can confirm! Wore sunglasses only and I should have worn goggles and at least a simple paper mask/bandana.

[@macforme]

@@PestandLawnGinja TMI 🤣

[@nozzlechief36]

Great video ...great comparison as well..Thanks for putting in the time with it.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Thanks for watching!

[@benwjohns]

Your neighborhood looks so much like one of my buddies parents neighborhood in east Layton, Utah. Thanks for reviewing this. I really need/want a leaf mulcher and was glad to see the side by side comparison of the two I’ve been considering.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

he was the best neighbor ever.

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[@michelcromwell321]

What about pine needles??

[@JoeEinMinne]

Is there a follow-up video showing the result of the decomp/composted result of the shredded leaves? Maybe I overlooked it searching?

[@shawncowney]

@@michelcromwell321 LET ME KNOW WHAT YOUR BEST PINE NEEDLE SOLUTION

[@junbug0014]

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[@amazingsylvia]

Thank you for the comparison. You did amazing well

[@PestandLawnGinja]

thank you!

[@paultanner2007]

Awesome thanks Ginja!! I have 2 big pin oaks shedding leaves horribly now, going to get me a worx!

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Awesome Paul! Good luck!

[@UndefinedEssence]

I was about to buy this and remembered I saw your review and figured you might have affiliate links, so I came back here so you'll get credit. ;-)

[@PestandLawnGinja]

👊😄 You are the man! appreciate it!

[@paultanner2007]

I really appreciate your knowledge!

[@PestandLawnGinja]

You're welcome Paul! Have a great day!

[@oldmandave56]

Great job and vid...just finished 16 large bags of ready to go leaf mulch for my wife and they are all heavy and very fine with my Worx! BTW...I did get my finger hit pushing leaves in and it hurt like hell...didn't cut but...

[@PestandLawnGinja]

That is awesome! Sorry about the finger! Took it like a man!

[@EdSmith93277]

Great Video! Appreciate the comparison. DISCLAIMER - I own the Sun Joe. I find if I use the brown paper lawn and garden bags they fit right under the Sun Joe no problem. That works for me since they are cheap and I store a batch to keep on hand for my compost tumbler. My Sun Joe grinds leaves to about 1/4" pieces. Perfect for what I need. You are right on with the hopper. It is slow to feed. You need to not put so much in it at a time. Now for some SAFETY TIPS... NEVER use your hand to feed the contents into the shredder. I use a stick and stir the leaves around the hopper and they feed through quickly and easily. I use a mask. These things kick up a ton of dust and if you have allergies... a mask is a must. I also use ear protection. They are LOUD! To do as much as you had - you'll be at this for a while and ear protection will give you some relief. Thanks for this. The video will definitely be a help to folks looking for a good shredder.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

awesome feedback Ed. thank you

[@xro5841]

Worx always have Great Design. Love all the Worx tools. I just recently bought a Worx Trivac 3-in-1 Leaf Blower, Mulcher, Vac. Tested it today and Yeah, I love it to.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Thanks for sharing!

[@xro5841]

Second test included dried (decent sized) pecans twigs & leaves. Could not even tell the pecans were in the mulch.

[@joeshmoe7789]

I bought the Worx not too long after I saw this video and posted my earlier comment. I bought it to chop up material for my hot compost pile. It is perfect for dry leaves, what it's made for. I usually pick up my leaves with the lawn mower, then dump the bag into the mulcher, but it does a good job with whole, dry leaves too. The trimmer strings last a long time, unless sticks and other junk are fed into it. Now I also send grass clippings thru. It's not made for this, but it mostly does what I need it to do. Dry clippings mixed with dry leaves is great. It starts to struggle with heavier grass. The wetter the grass, or even leaves start to stick to the sides and clog up the mulcher. It can be annoying and slow, but eventually gets the job done. This is not a complaint, how can you fault it for struggling to do something it's not made to do? I also need to replace the strings more frequently. Overall, I think it's great for chopping materials for my compost. Use a good, heavy duty, large bag under it, even if you don't intend to fill it. You waste more time struggling with smaller, thinner bags and paper bags.

[@PestandLawnGinja]

great feedback Joe. thanks for commenting.

[@bobvila4381]

Nice work Ginja! Most of our leaves are going into my compost tumbler and you know I am a freak for that black gold!

[@PestandLawnGinja]

No comparison! It's great stuff

[@TheProluthier]

Great great job of testing! Thank you very much for sharing!

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Thank you too!

[@JCharlesoutdoors]

That was very informative, I'm a fan of the worx system Thanks for sharing

[@PestandLawnGinja]

Glad it was helpful!