Tools for yards that deserve better

Lawn Sweepers

Clear it.
All of it.

Four models reviewed across every debris type — dry leaves, pine needles, acorns, wet conditions. The one to beat, and the one for when that isn't enough.

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Fertilizer Spreaders

Feed it
evenly.

Broadcast and drop spreaders tested on real lawns. Coverage pattern, calibration accuracy, and the models that actually earn their keep over a full season.

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Tow-Behind Aerators

Open it
up.

Plug aerators that pull real cores, spike aerators that don't, and the right time of year to use each. Coming this season.

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Latest Reviews
Lawn Sweeper Top Pick  ·  8.4/10 Tow-Behind · Full Review

Agri-Fab 44-Inch Tow-Behind: Still the one to beat

The 5.6:1 brush ratio is the highest in its class and the flow-through hopper design outperforms conventional bags in every real-world test. The default recommendation for most residential yards.

Tow-Behind·44 inches·25 cu. ft.·½ acre and up

The best lawn tool is the one you stop thinking about after the first season.

Lawn Sweeper Heavy-Duty Pick  ·  8.9/10 Tow-Behind · Full Review

Ohio Steel 50-Inch Pro: When the Agri-Fab isn't enough

Spiral brushes, rubber tires, 50-inch path. Built for large properties with serious pine needle or acorn loads. More machine, more money — and worth it when your yard demands it.

Tow-Behind·50 inches·26 cu. ft.·1 acre and up
Lawn Sweeper Best Value  ·  7.8/10 Push Sweeper · Full Review

Agri-Fab 26-Inch Push: Small yard, honest answer

No tractor required. Best brush ratio for a push model. Folds flat and hangs on a garage wall. For a suburban lot under a third of an acre, this is the right tool.

Push·26 inches·7 cu. ft.·Up to ⅓ acre
Lawn Sweeper Budget Option  ·  7.2/10 Tow-Behind · Full Review

Brinly STS-427: A reasonable starting point

Six brushes, twist-lock height, American-made. Performs well for leaves on flat ground. Know about the pinion gear issue at 12 months and dethatch before pine needles — with those expectations set, good value.

Tow-Behind·42 inches·20 cu. ft.·Up to ½ acre
Guides & Problem-Solving
Decision Guide · Lawn Sweepers
Push vs. tow-behind — which one do you actually need?
The three-question decision tree that gets most buyers to the right answer in under a minute.
Buying Guide · Lawn Sweepers
Best lawn sweeper for pine needles — what actually works
Which models pick them up, what brush specs matter, and the one prep step most people skip.
Buying Guide · Lawn Sweepers
Best lawn sweeper for acorns — which models actually pick them up
Why brush diameter matters more than ratio when the debris is dense and round.
Problem-Solving · Lawn Sweepers
Do lawn sweepers work on wet leaves?
A timing guide, the wet-condition technique that actually helps, and when to just wait it out.
Before you buy All Guides →
Buying Guide
Everything worth knowing before you choose a lawn sweeper

Yard size, debris type, riding mower compatibility, hopper capacity, brush system, and the question most buyers forget to ask. Written for people who want to get it right the first time.

Read the Guide Decision Guide
Push or tow-behind? The question most buyers ask too late

Yard size isn't the only variable. Here's the full picture.

 Problem-Solving
Do lawn sweepers work on wet leaves?

The honest answer, a timing guide, and the wet-condition technique that actually helps.

 Fall Cleanup
Leaf blower and lawn sweeper — the fastest fall cleanup system

They're not competing tools. Here's how to use both together for complete coverage.

 Buying Guide
Best lawn sweeper for pine needles — what actually works

The preparation step most people skip and the models that handle it.