I like that all the controls are on the handle of the spreader attached to the cable. You open and close the spreading disc from there. You can also select how much area the spreader covers, but you need to manually adjust the cover plate for that. But this feature lets you spread close to the edges of the lawn and is super handy. What I like is that you can close the hopper opening from the handle so that no product is wasted when you make turns or stop. This is not the case with most other models and can lead to burnt areas of grass if you’re not careful. Pros Like any plant, the key to healthy grass is taking care of the roots. Make sure the root gets maximum oxygen by doing all you can to improve drainage. The best way to do this is through aeration. Be aware that artificial fertilisers take a lot of energy to manufacture and may have detrimental effects on the environment, so only apply if specifically needed and use the minimum amount to keep your grass in good shape – see our guide to using fertilisersand our guide to organic gardening.

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Always remember to close the spreader opening (the brightly coloured lever or the off switch on the handlebar) when you turn corners or stop. You’re working hard otherwise to not create a build-up of product on the grass. For areas that are particularly bumpy, you can use a half moon edging iron (or a spade if you don’t have one) and shave the ground level. Once you have done this, aerate the soil underneath with a fork and re-lay turf level to the rest of the lawn. Dips/troughs in the garden should also follow this process until the whole lawn is level. 4. Aerate your lawn Once you have completed the application the lawn will need to be watered. For any badly damaged lawns the process can be repeated regularly with light applications and for general lawn maintenance do this once a year. Agri-Fab 45-0462 Push-Type Smartspreader– If you need a professional grade spreader for large lawns, you can’t beat this spreader. An amazing piece of kit. Most lawns will recover well after summer’s wear and tear or drought without any feeding, and will be a rich green carpet againby the following year. But if your lawn is in need of a boost, you can apply an autumn lawn feed – just make sure it’s specifically formulated for autumn application. Autumn lawn feedencourages root growth through winter, rather than leafy growth.Thisinvolvesraking (or scarifying) the lawn to remove thatch (old grass clippings, moss and other debris) from the soil surface. Removing thatch helps the lawn to cope with drought, as water is better able to get down into the soil.Thatch can also reduce air circulation between the grass plants, which can lead to fungal problems.As a guide, if you can’t see the soil between the blades of grass, thenyour lawnwould benefit from scarifying. 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. After watering there may be some patchy areas. To repair, rake the area and remove dead grass. Apply Gro-Sure Smart Patch, as it contains water-retaining granules and is guaranteed to repair any patch. PLEASE NOTE: Turf, Wildflower Turf, Sedum Mats and bulk Bag products are delivered on a pallet and can only be delivered to the kerbside.

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Keep the bag closed when in storage to prevent drying out. Storage from one year to another may a_x001F_ect performance.

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This can be quite hard work, so if you have a large lawn, just concentrate on areas that receive the most wear or are compacted, or aerate a different area each autumn.You could also consider hiring or buying a powered aerator Don’t use top dressing or weedkillers on the lawn during this period. Avoid fertilisers unless you can water the lawn (think of water resources in your area) Expectations The summer months are the ones where we hope to relax a little in the garden, spending time enjoying the fruits of our spring labours and perhaps walking barefoot on our beautifully prepared, perfect lawn. It is also the season when the lawn comes under the greatest amount of stress.Reduced rainfall, rapid lawn growth, which uses up the nutrients in the soil and the increased presence of people happily trampling over the grass can all take their toll. Mowing, feeding and careful watering can keep your lawn at its best in summer. 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

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The lawn dressing should be spread evenly so that depressions are filled and no new humps are created. Improving established lawns 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.Miracle-Gro EverGreen Lawn Dressing can also be used as a top dressing in spring or autumn, especially after spiking or aeration, to further improve aeration and drainage and and reduce soil compaction. Miracle-Gro EverGreen Lawn Dressing can be used to fill in any hollows.