Article: Choosing a shredder or chipper for fall leaves, branches

Autumn has arrived, bringing with it the perennial dilemma: What to do with all those leaves, branches and twigs nature drops on lawn and sidewalk? One solution: Turn them into mulch with a leaf shredder or wood chipper.

Need to know: You can buy a shredder or a chipper or both, or a combination of the two.

Which is the best for you depends on the size of your property and what falls onto it. If you own an acre with lots of trees, a gas- powered chipper / shredder may be what you need.

If you have a small area but want to shred leaves to make compost or to use as decorative mulch in the garden, a small electric shredder may be the way to go.

Operating manual: With a combo chipper / shredder, ...

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