(ET) Sweeper?

[Chris Tromley <ctromley gmail com>]

Hi All,

Been off-list for awhile due to a server swap and subsequent ISP issue
(which didn't affect most other lists).  The ISP issue didn't go away,
so now I'm on the ET list from a Gmail account.

Anyway, mowing season is drawing to a close.  New grass is coming in
nicely.  And there are a *lot* of pine needles, enough to smother the
new grass.  An electric leaf blower won't budge the needles.  Raking
sort of works, but takes a lot of time and tears up the new grass.  I
haven't tried a yard vac yet.

Can anyone tell me if a tow-behind sweeper is effective in picking up
pine needles?  If so, what brand is recommended?  I was disappointed
with the design of an AgriFab (from Lowes) dump cart, not ready to get
their sweeper yet.  Sears?  JD?  Other?  No difference?

Any other suggestions for picking up those pesky little needles?

Chris