Spring at the cottage always arrives with a mess: scattered branches, overgrown trees, soggy leaves, and whatever washed up over the winter. It’s a full-body workout just walking the trail from the driveway to the dock! But this year, I’ve got a new approach. I’m tackling spring with just one battery platform from Greenworks—and so far, I’m wondering why I didn’t do this sooner.
I’ve used battery-powered tools before, but I’m really impressed with the Greenworks platform. Not only are these tools powerful, quiet, and totally free of fumes, but they’re also all part of the same 60V system. That means I can switch the same battery between tools in seconds and get through an entire afternoon of cottage cleanup without ever spilling a drop of gas.
Here’s how I’m using three of their tools to get my property ready for spring.
Clearing the chaos with the 60V 18″ Brushless Chainsaw
After this winter’s storms, my trails were littered with fallen limbs—and a few full trees. The 60V 18″ Brushless Chainsaw made short work of them. The battery life genuinely surprised me! I managed to cut and stack a solid pile of firewood without running out of juice, and the fast recharge meant I was back at it after a quick coffee break.
This chainsaw is also noticeably lighter than a gas model, with none of the fumes or frustrating pull starts. And without an engine idling between cuts, I found myself moving more efficiently and feeling less fatigued. Maintenance-wise, it’s a breeze: keep the chain snug, top up the bar oil, and you’re good to go. Honestly, I don’t see myself going back to gas again.
Trimming high branches with the 60V 10″ Brushless Pole Saw
One of my least favourite spring jobs is dealing with the overgrown branches around the cottage roofline and along the driveway. Usually, that means hauling out a ladder, which is always a bit sketchy on uneven ground.
Enter the 60V Brushless Pole Saw. It extends to reach limbs more than 14 feet up, so my feet stayed safely on the ground while I trimmed high overhead. The saw is well-balanced, easy to handle, and impressively quiet. I also loved that the bar oil tank is easy to check and top up, and tightening the chain took all of 10 seconds. The saw also collapses in the middle for super simple storage and transport. That’s a win in my books—especially if you’ll be using it both at home and at your cottage.
Blasting through cleanup with the 60V Leaf Blower
With the cutting and trimming done, I grabbed the 60V Leaf Blower to clear walkways, clean off the patio, and deal with leftover leaves around the foundation. Despite being lightweight and super compact, this blower packs serious punch—enough to send pine needles flying across the driveway.
It’s incredibly comfortable to use, even for long stretches, and there’s no vibration, which you’ll love if you have a big property. No noise, no fumes, and no warm-up required—just click in the battery, hit the trigger, and get to work. My son thinks it’s the coolest tool in the shed (and honestly, so do I).
The verdict? One battery, three tools, zero hassle.
I still have the rest of cottage season to look forward to, but if these tools are any indication, I’m all set. They’re practical and powerful, and they make dirty jobs feel a lot less like work. Whether I’m prepping firewood, pruning trees, or getting the patio party-ready, Greenworks’ 60V battery system has made spring a breeze at my cottage.
Ready to cut through your spring chores at the cottage? Explore the full line of Greenworks 60V tools at greenworkstools.ca.