What lawn sweeper to choose?

chris
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What lawn sweeper to choose? Feb 27, 2014 16:56:27 GMT

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Post by chris on Feb 27, 2014 16:56:27 GMT

I've been through a lot of forums and sites about lawn sweepers and I can say that the opinions are quite diferent from person to person. Some claim that it is a wonderful thing, and others that it's not good at all in doing its job.
I'm very interested to get to the bottom of this, 'cause I decided to buy one for my lawn and... well, I'm not 23 years old any more

So, I would like to ask if maybe someonee of you uses lawn sweeper and what's the verdict from your point of view?
I have this Agri-Fab 44 lawn sweeper in my mind, and if someone familiar with it could share what's its performace like, it would mean a lot.
Also, if anyone has any other suggestions, they're more than welcome

Last Edit: Feb 27, 2014 16:57:36 GMT by chris

Tel Top Member Posts: 7,992	What lawn sweeper to choose? Feb 28, 2014 15:50:57 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tel on Feb 28, 2014 15:50:57 GMT I cannot help there Chris, we do not have a lawn, sorry.
	Terry, in Bradford Yorkshire

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What lawn sweeper to choose? Feb 28, 2014 16:56:53 GMT

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Post by sweetpea on Feb 28, 2014 16:56:53 GMT

Always used a birch besom broom and I won't see 23 anymore either.
the only reason I have found for sweeping a lawn is to clear away wormcasts and wet after frost/dew prior to cutting and that was only when I did it for a living.
As for worm casts, get rid of the worms and you won't get casts. for the second reason, let it dry naturally and again no need to sweep.
For leaves use a leaf rake or blower/vac so the question remains, why use a sweeper in the first place? not really an essential piece of kit IMHO.

I'll get around to it eventually

Cherry Global Moderator Posts: 17,977	What lawn sweeper to choose? Mar 1, 2014 7:13:09 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cherry on Mar 1, 2014 7:13:09 GMT I can't be honest about this unnecessary piece of kit. It would sound rather rude. However, I do enjoy gardening.

sweetpea Top Member Posts: 5,982	What lawn sweeper to choose? Mar 1, 2014 11:59:33 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sweetpea on Mar 1, 2014 11:59:33 GMT My lawnmower does anything that a sweeper can do ie pick up leaves, moss etc. and shred into the bargain.
	I'll get around to it eventually

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What lawn sweeper to choose?

Post by chris on Feb 27, 2014 16:56:27 GMT

Post by Tel on Feb 28, 2014 15:50:57 GMT

Post by sweetpea on Feb 28, 2014 16:56:53 GMT

Post by Cherry on Mar 1, 2014 7:13:09 GMT

Post by sweetpea on Mar 1, 2014 11:59:33 GMT

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