If you compare the price of a garden vacuum or leaf blower with the pennies you give the boy next door for a spring or a fall cleanup, investing in such a tool may not seem worth it. However, for mid-to-large properties that need constant maintenance, leaf blowers and leaf vacuums are worth every cent in the long run. If you do have a green thumb and make mulch or leaf mold at home to boost the looks and health of your garden, you should definitely invest in such tools.