Leaf Vacuum

[parkgate]

I have recently bought a new house surrounded by mature deciduous trees.

 

Part of the large drive is gravel.

 

When the leaves fall this autumn, I had intended using my leaf vacuum (I think it can also be used as a leaf blower).

 

Is it possible to use a leaf vacuum on gravel without sucking up the gravel as well as the leaves?

 

Any suggestions would be welcome!

 

Thank You

[voj maintenance]

Blow the leaves off the gravel on to a harder sufrace, then suck them up. You'll be a clever guy if you manage to suck the leaves off the gravel with out getting the gravel too. Then you could possibly end up damaging the fan blades in the blower.

[parkgate]

Yes makes sense.

 

I will have to blow them quite a long way - but cannot think of a way round it - apart from raking then collecting.

 

The problem with the latter is some leaves tend to become buried in the gravel and this eventually creates compost for weeds!

 

Thank You for your help.