TRENTON, N.J. — The roar of the leaf blower has become an inescapable part of daily life in communities across America, leading towns and states to ban or restrict blowers that run on gasoline.
But the measures face blowback from the landscaping industry and some property owners who say that the battery-powered blowers favored by the legislation are costlier and not nearly as effective as the gasoline-powered ones.
“If you look at what this machines does, how loud it is, how much it pollutes, it's not normal to be accepted where we live, where our children play," said Jessica Stolzberg, a writer and crusader against gas-powered leaf blowers who helped get a ban on the machines enacted in her hometown of Montclair, New Jersey.
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Antonio Espinoza, a supervisor with the Gras Lawn landscaping company, uses a gasoline-powered leaf blower Tuesday to clean up around a housing development in Brick, N.J. New Jersey is one of many states either considering or already having banned gasoline-powered leaf blowers.
Since that ban took effect in October, “Montclair has been a healthier, cleaner, quieter community,” she said.
People are also reading…
But the ban is being challenged in court by landscapers, she added.
Just as the push to move away from burning fossil fuels to power cars and homes is drawing opposition from business groups and numerous device owners, the move by government to force a switch to battery-powered leaf blowers has the industry complaining of increased costs and decreased performance under the new regulations.
Though several local communities have already enacted full or partial bans on gas-powered leaf blowers, New Jersey is considering banning them statewide. A state Senate committee on Thursday advanced a bill that would ban such blowers most of the year, but would allow ones using four-stroke combustion engines to be used during peak cleanup periods in spring and fall. (Dirtier two-stroke models would be phased out after two years.)
It's a compromise the industry says it is willing to make in the interest of still being able to use the more powerful gas-powered blowers when they are needed most.
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Antonio Espinoza, a supervisor with the Gras Lawn landscaping company, uses a gasoline-powered leaf blower Tuesday to clean up around a housing development in Brick, N.J. Gas-powered blowers are being targeted by governments across the country.
“New Jersey is bombarded with leaves and stuff to clean up,” said Rich Goldstein, president of the New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association, representing 550 companies in the state. “We’re not California, we’re not Florida. We have leaves. The average house in New Jersey, you take away 30 to 50 cubic feet of leaves each fall. That’s a lot of leaves."
Gas-powered blowers are being targeted by governments across the country. A ban in California starts next month, and similar measures have passed in Washington, D.C., Portland, Oregon; Montgomery County, Maryland; Burlington, Vermont; and Evanston, Illinois, among other places.
Doug O'Malley, director of Environment New Jersey, said more than 100 cities across the U.S. have banned or restricted gas-powered leaf blowers, which he called a major source of pollution. He said using such a blower for an hour creates as much pollution as driving a car for 1,100 miles.
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Antonio Espinoza, a supervisor with the Gras Lawn landscaping company, pulls the cord to start a gasoline-powered leaf blower Tuesday in Brick, N.J.
But just as the push to move away from burning fossil fuels to power cars and homes is drawing opposition from business groups and numerous device owners, the move by government to force a switch to battery-powered leaf blowers has the industry complaining of increased costs and decreased performance under the new regulations.
“My company, I have $150,000 to $200,000 worth of gas-powered blowers,” said Goldstein, head of the New Jersey landscapers' group. “What am I supposed to do, throw them in the garbage?”
New Jersey's proposed bill, like others enacted in several U.S. cities, would provide financial assistance to the industry to defray the cost of purchasing new battery-powered blowers.
Cost is not the only concern, Goldstein said.
“It's retrofitting your truck to be able to charge batteries throughout the day,” he said. “And by doing that, you’d have to keep your diesel engine running, and that causes another issue. This is just a terrible idea.”
He also said two-stroke engines, while less fuel-efficient than four-stroke ones, can do things that the more advanced models can't, such as being turned sideways to reach into hard-to-access places.
Mayor Nancy Adams said her Maplewood, New Jersey, community banned gas-powered blowers in January 2023.
“We are living in an age of climate change, and we've known for 100 years that burning more fossil fuel puts more CO2 into the atmosphere,” she said.
Since the ban took place, she said, “Our community is better for it, our quality of life is better.”
Several golf course management and landscaping companies said they support the idea of a gradual transition to battery power, but want more time to phase it in, possibly enabling more powerful battery-powered models to be developed.
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1. LePot Automatic Watering System
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This WiFi-enabled irrigation system can be controlled from anywhere via the LePot app. The app includes low-water alerts, scheduling capabilities, and support for up to five watering tasks. This watering system is waterproof so you can use it indoors or outdoors, but it’s best for house plants or potted balcony plants.
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2. Rachio Smart Hose Timer
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Buy it here: Rachio Smart Hose Timer, $79
3. Mission Gallery Plant Watering Globes
![3. Mission Gallery Plant Watering Globes](https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/madison.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/d7/0d7abc3f-e9e0-5ec3-b52b-acd258d9dde5/666bb1ecebdc7.image.jpg?resize=150%2C149 150w, https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/madison.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/d7/0d7abc3f-e9e0-5ec3-b52b-acd258d9dde5/666bb1ecebdc7.image.jpg?resize=200%2C199 200w, https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/madison.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/d7/0d7abc3f-e9e0-5ec3-b52b-acd258d9dde5/666bb1ecebdc7.image.jpg?resize=225%2C224 225w, https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/madison.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/d7/0d7abc3f-e9e0-5ec3-b52b-acd258d9dde5/666bb1ecebdc7.image.jpg?resize=300%2C298 300w, https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/madison.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/d7/0d7abc3f-e9e0-5ec3-b52b-acd258d9dde5/666bb1ecebdc7.image.jpg?resize=400%2C398 400w, https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/madison.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/d7/0d7abc3f-e9e0-5ec3-b52b-acd258d9dde5/666bb1ecebdc7.image.jpg?resize=540%2C537 540w, https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/madison.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/d7/0d7abc3f-e9e0-5ec3-b52b-acd258d9dde5/666bb1ecebdc7.image.jpg?resize=640%2C636 640w, https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/madison.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/d7/0d7abc3f-e9e0-5ec3-b52b-acd258d9dde5/666bb1ecebdc7.image.jpg?resize=750%2C745 750w, https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/madison.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/d7/0d7abc3f-e9e0-5ec3-b52b-acd258d9dde5/666bb1ecebdc7.image.jpg?resize=990%2C984 990w, https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/madison.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/d7/0d7abc3f-e9e0-5ec3-b52b-acd258d9dde5/666bb1ecebdc7.image.jpg?resize=1035%2C1029 1035w, https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/madison.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/d7/0d7abc3f-e9e0-5ec3-b52b-acd258d9dde5/666bb1ecebdc7.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C1193 1200w, https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/madison.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/d7/0d7abc3f-e9e0-5ec3-b52b-acd258d9dde5/666bb1ecebdc7.image.jpg?resize=1333%2C1325 1333w, https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/madison.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/d7/0d7abc3f-e9e0-5ec3-b52b-acd258d9dde5/666bb1ecebdc7.image.jpg?resize=1444%2C1435 1476w)
If you’re looking for a simpler, low-tech solution for watering your plants while on vacation, try these glass watering globes. Each bulb provides irrigation for five days, so they work well for short trips and look pretty, too.
Buy it here: Mission Gallery Plant Watering Globes, $21
4. AnseTo Solar Irrigation System
![4. AnseTo Solar Irrigation System](https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/madison.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/c5/5c5e7d9e-8f5f-5723-ae51-7c9c41781465/666bb1f127b7b.image.jpg?resize=150%2C150 150w, https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/madison.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/c5/5c5e7d9e-8f5f-5723-ae51-7c9c41781465/666bb1f127b7b.image.jpg?resize=200%2C200 200w, https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/madison.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/c5/5c5e7d9e-8f5f-5723-ae51-7c9c41781465/666bb1f127b7b.image.jpg?resize=225%2C225 225w, https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/madison.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/c5/5c5e7d9e-8f5f-5723-ae51-7c9c41781465/666bb1f127b7b.image.jpg?resize=300%2C300 300w, https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/madison.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/c5/5c5e7d9e-8f5f-5723-ae51-7c9c41781465/666bb1f127b7b.image.jpg?resize=400%2C400 400w, https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/madison.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/c5/5c5e7d9e-8f5f-5723-ae51-7c9c41781465/666bb1f127b7b.image.jpg?resize=540%2C540 540w, https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/madison.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/c5/5c5e7d9e-8f5f-5723-ae51-7c9c41781465/666bb1f127b7b.image.jpg?resize=640%2C640 640w, https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/madison.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/c5/5c5e7d9e-8f5f-5723-ae51-7c9c41781465/666bb1f127b7b.image.jpg?resize=750%2C750 750w, https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/madison.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/c5/5c5e7d9e-8f5f-5723-ae51-7c9c41781465/666bb1f127b7b.image.jpg?resize=990%2C990 990w, https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/madison.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/c5/5c5e7d9e-8f5f-5723-ae51-7c9c41781465/666bb1f127b7b.image.jpg?resize=1035%2C1035 1035w, https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/madison.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/c5/5c5e7d9e-8f5f-5723-ae51-7c9c41781465/666bb1f127b7b.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C1200 1200w, https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/madison.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/c5/5c5e7d9e-8f5f-5723-ae51-7c9c41781465/666bb1f127b7b.image.jpg?resize=1333%2C1333 1333w, https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/madison.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/c5/5c5e7d9e-8f5f-5723-ae51-7c9c41781465/666bb1f127b7b.image.jpg?resize=1440%2C1440 1476w)
This solar-powered automatic irrigation system waters up to 15 areas with a split design. The irrigation system also has 12 watering modes, so you can make sure every plant in your garden gets the perfect amount of water, even when you’re away.
Buy it here: AnseTo Solar Irrigation System, $36
5. Moistenland Automatic Drip Irrigation Kit
![5. Moistenland Automatic Drip Irrigation Kit](https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/madison.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/fd/1fd521af-9f34-575a-b241-4ae9f450f742/666bb1f4d900d.image.jpg?resize=150%2C150 150w, https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/madison.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/fd/1fd521af-9f34-575a-b241-4ae9f450f742/666bb1f4d900d.image.jpg?resize=200%2C200 200w, https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/madison.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/fd/1fd521af-9f34-575a-b241-4ae9f450f742/666bb1f4d900d.image.jpg?resize=225%2C225 225w, https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/madison.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/fd/1fd521af-9f34-575a-b241-4ae9f450f742/666bb1f4d900d.image.jpg?resize=300%2C300 300w, https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/madison.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/fd/1fd521af-9f34-575a-b241-4ae9f450f742/666bb1f4d900d.image.jpg?resize=400%2C400 400w, https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/madison.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/fd/1fd521af-9f34-575a-b241-4ae9f450f742/666bb1f4d900d.image.jpg?resize=540%2C540 540w, https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/madison.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/fd/1fd521af-9f34-575a-b241-4ae9f450f742/666bb1f4d900d.image.jpg?resize=640%2C640 640w, https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/madison.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/fd/1fd521af-9f34-575a-b241-4ae9f450f742/666bb1f4d900d.image.jpg?resize=750%2C750 750w, https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/madison.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/fd/1fd521af-9f34-575a-b241-4ae9f450f742/666bb1f4d900d.image.jpg?resize=990%2C990 990w, https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/madison.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/fd/1fd521af-9f34-575a-b241-4ae9f450f742/666bb1f4d900d.image.jpg?resize=1035%2C1035 1035w, https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/madison.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/fd/1fd521af-9f34-575a-b241-4ae9f450f742/666bb1f4d900d.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C1200 1200w, https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/madison.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/fd/1fd521af-9f34-575a-b241-4ae9f450f742/666bb1f4d900d.image.jpg?resize=1333%2C1333 1333w, https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/madison.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/fd/1fd521af-9f34-575a-b241-4ae9f450f742/666bb1f4d900d.image.jpg?resize=1440%2C1440 1476w)
This programmable irrigation kit waters up to 15 houseplants at once. The self-watering system will keep your plants from being overwatered while you’re on vacation with a slow, steady drip. Because the system delivers water directly to the root zone of your plants, it may help you save water over time.
Buy it here: Moistenland Drip Irrigation Kit, $34