Fall is here, which means leaves are falling. But when it comes to cleaning up the leaves and clearing them away, more cities and states are banning gas-powered leaf blowers as the tool of choice.

As Arlington County staff research a possible ban on gas-powered leaf blowers, they may take some lessons from a nearby jurisdiction’s struggles with a similar prohibition. A ban on gas-powered leaf ...

ROCKVILLE, Md. — Montgomery County leaders are considering a significant change to the enforcement of the county's new gas-powered leaf blower ban, citing fears that the current policy could unfairly ...

LOWER MERION — Township officials plan to introduce an ordinance in October to regulate the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. During a recent sustainability committee meeting, Lower Merion Commissioner ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Gas-powered leaf blowers are being banned across the United States, which may force you to purchase a new unit if you want to continue using ...

A leaf blower at the US Air Force Memorial, in need of an operator (Staff Photo by Jay Westcott) Gas-powered leaf blowers could soon meet their downfall in Arlington. The County Board is considering a ...

Leaf blowers can be powered by a cord, a battery or gas. Leaf blower nozzles are typically round or flat. Round nozzles let more air through at once, making them forceful enough to push soggy leaves ...

Montgomery County’s ban on gas leaf blowers went into effect on July 1. Landscaping company owners are asking the County Council to pass a short-term exemption to absorb the costs. First-time ...

The Sanibel City Council met on Tuesday to discuss an ordinance banning gas-powered leaf blowers. During their afternoon meeting, council members voted to ban gas-powered leaf blowers, effective Nov.