EverGreen Easy Spreader Plus, Grass and Lawn Seed Spreader, for Easy Application of Lawn Products and Grass Seed, 620.0 mm*240.0 mm*300.0 mm

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Q2: Do I open the hopper (the container which holds the granules) first, then turn the spinner or the other way round? The Gardena Spreader XL: Universal Spreader is more expensive than a lot of alternatives, but the quality is much better too. More durable plastic, much better designed than most, and well thought out. You can use it all year round for various treatments, from grass seeds in the spring to fertiliser in the summer or even road salt in the icy winter. Another use for this lawn compost spreader is to fill in uneven areas in your lawns before reseeding to make the lawn more level. I have done this sometimes instead of using my specialist lawn levelling rake. Pros Now walk up and down the lawn at normal speed turning the handle. For best results, cover the lawn area in different directions. This will avoid tramlines between each row.

Farrow & Ball Dulux Homebase Crown Heritage Crafted by Crown Ronseal Craig & Rose Sandtex Elle Decoration Rust-Oleum Annie Sloan Zinsser Cuprinol Laura Ashley The most efficient way to feed the lawn because all of the fertiliser is delivered directly on to the lawn Disclaimer: Always wear gloves when gardening. Keep out of reach of children. Use lawn care products safely. Always read the label and product information before use. There’s not much to consider when deciding which lawn spreader is the best one for your particular lawn’s needs and other purposes. Here’s what to think about. Types of lawn spreader Broadcast spreaders All lawn spreaders handle grass seed and granular lawn fertilisers. However, some can also spread winter salt, sand or grit for melting the snow, powdered lime and compost. If having a all-season spreader piques your interest, read carefully to see if your chosen spreader is indeed multi-functional.Adjust the spreader settings. Use 5 for Miracle-Gro® EverGreen® granules (applied at 30g per square metre). Now it says to use Evergreen, Scotts and Miracle grow products but I can tell you now, that doesn’t really matter. For example, I applied lawn feed and weed from a different brand, which is the same as Evergreen Complete 4 in 1 (their version of weed, feed & moss killer). Broadcast spreaders are best for medium to large lawns in which you don’t have to make many tight turns. Drop spreaders I have also used this spreader to overseed my lawn in spring after winter as it gets a right mess having kids playing on the lawn over winter. Now, for grass seed it needs to be set to 9 for all grass seed types.

Now I am a fan of Gardena products, I have a few of their garden products, including this Gardena auto hose, and their products have always impressed me, and this spreader is no different. The Gardena Spreader XL: Universal Spreader is a good choice for those with a large area to cover and who want to use it for various uses, from sowing seed to applying lawn feed to spreading salt.Walk up and down the lawn, The Miracle-Gro® Drop Spreader creates a strip of granules directly below the moving spreader which is approximately 45cm (18in) wide. When returning, align the arrow on the hopper above the tyre marks made in the previous strip. Solo 421 9kg Manual Spreader– A unique hand spreader that you wear. I use this for applying fertiliser on uneven ground. There are many types of adjustable lawn spreaders on the market, and they range from the more basic drop spreader with a low number of settings, to the more professional style drop and rotary spreaders with a wide selection of settings.

Wear protective equipment, especially if it’s a windy day, as lawn care products usually contain chemicals and some are caustic. Please see our Buyer’s Guide for a description of the pros and cons of broadcast spreaders, drop spreaders and handheld spreaders.Side by side comparison after using the Walensee 24-inch Compost Spreader, I usually light rake the soil afterwards just to spread it out a little more. Simply adjust the setting according to the product you are using (see our spreader settings table) and away you go. There’s an on/off grip handle so starting and stopping the application of the granules is easy and accurate when you get to the end of a strip. Now walk up and down the lawn at normal speed turning the handle. Go over an area three times for Miracle-Gro® EverGreen® granules.

The main benefit to a drop lawn spreader is that it will give the most accurate and even distribution of lawn care products. Usually regulated by the pace you walk at and the size of the opening on the base of the spreaders hopper, the best drop lawn spreaders will have a good range of settings and at the top end of the market you will get a control mechanism on the top of the spreader handle, enabling you to shut the spreader off and stop the product from being dispensed - especially useful to avoid over-application at the end of each row and forgetting the spreader to and from the lawn. If you are looking for a lawn spreader that will evenly apply lawn products, the Scotts Miracle-Gro EvenGreen Drop Spreader is an excellent choice. The brand names associated with this quality product are world-renowned in the gardening field. The adjustable handlebar is a plus point so you don’t have to hunch over or stretch up when you’re pushing this spreader. Working hard to make your lawn its best self includes having the right tools and equipment for each task. Spreading granular lawn care products on your lawn is best done with a lawn spreader. This piece of equipment is not expensive and it ensures even coverage of fertiliser and other care products, along with grass seeds. Not evenly covering your lawn can lead to patchy spots and, even worse, long term harm. If you’re investing time and effort for a verdant and vibrant lawn, let a lawn spreader help out.

The capacity of a lawn spreader relates to how much granular product – whether grass seed, fertilizer, or salt – the hopper holds at one time. For this product, it’s usually given in kilograms (kg), and the higher the number, the less often you have to stop your task and refill. Of course, the more product you put in, the heavier the spreader is to push.