This product isn’t perfect, and there are a couple of little niggles such as it being hard to get the last bit of feeder to fall through the hole due to the shape of the feeder, not being able to use it for spreading road salt, and the fact that it takes a while to get the settings and walking speed right. Looking for something a bit more heavy-duty? The Handy 50lb wheeled lawn and fertiliser spreader is among the most solid and sturdy models I’ve ever come across and would suit someone who has a medium to large-sized lawn, particularly if your lawn is on a slope or you have uneven terrain to negotiate. Scotts Turf Builder’s granular formulation makes it easy to spread using a manual or electric spreading machine. The runner up to this product is the Preen One Lawncare Weed and Feed formulation. This product is another premium choice that will suit any garden. This fertilizer only needs application once every eight weeks, and it’s suitable for the first two feedings of the season. If you’ve never had to deal with fertilizer before, then out buyers’ guide will give you everything you need to know about this topic. Looking for Lawn Deficiencies

When applying lawn products like fertiliser and lawn seed by hand, it can be difficult to get an even distribution. A hopper that’s too small will need frequent refilling so the job will take you a lot longer. If the capacity is too large, you’ll be pushing unnecessary excess weight. However, a rotary lawn spreader may not apply product as evenly as a drop spreader; there may be more product that lands closer to the unit and less nearer the parameters of its spreading reach.The manual that comes with this spreader isn’t the best quality but it does give you the best settings to use for various products, which is very helpful if this is your first lawn feed spreader. This is because of this lawn feed spreader’s most outstanding features, the large and wide pneumatic wheels. They do an excellent job of keeping the weight balanced as you move along, and really do a good job of making working up slopes a much less labour intensive task.

For instance, if you have spring weeds, but your grass is already healthy and thriving (or maybe you fertilized the previous fall and have a green lawn), you may not want to give it more “food.” Plus, fertilizing in the spring will increase your lawn mowing duties. In this case, it’s best to use a post-emergent herbicide on its own. Specification: Spreading width: 53 cm , Capacity: N/A , Recommended lawn area: least 100 m² , When to use: March to November Of course, the correct setting will depend on a lot of different factors, including your stride length, so there will likely be a certain amount of trial-and-error when you first start using your spreader. This lawn feed spreader is a part of Einheell’s Power X-change range of products, and so, is powered by the same 18V lithium-ion battery as other products in the range. What this means is, that if you already own one of these , or you are thinking of buying more in the future, you can use the same battery for multiple tools. Southern grass species prefer wetter conditions and plenty of fertilizer. You can use Scotts Triple Action for Southern Lawns to take care of your Bahia, Bermuda, St Augustine, and centipede varieties of grass. The Best Weed and Feed Formula for Bermuda grass

Feeding the New Seeded Lawn – Uncovered

You just can’t go wrong really – There’s no way you can justify the extra of the Scotts when you compare the price and how much you’ll use it, unless it’s for commercial purposes. Then read on to the Scotts lawn spreader as I compare and test them. To control weeds on lawns before the new grass is established, consider alternative measures like spot treatments. You can also manually uproot the weed plants if the infestation is still in the early stages. There are some of us who would prefer to use a rotary spreader but only have a small garden and are worried about getting unwanted chemicals in places we don’t want them. Even when walking at the slowest pace, the larger broadcast spreaders still distribute the contents of the hopper and some distance and it can be hard to control where it goes in a small or narrow yard.

Their placement is very uniform because they will only drop seeds through the hole in the base of the unit’s hopper.As you can imagine, there’s a bit of a workout involved in pushing this fertiliser spreader around, especially when it’s full; the unit alone weighs 12.3 kg. However, it’s a great option for gardeners who don’t want to keep stopping and starting to top up the spreader. There are also directions given for using the best spread rate settings with various types of EverGreen granular products too. As always, there are things I didn’t think were so great. For example, the handle that you turn on the side to operate the spreader is very small and has to be pinched between two fingers. I would have much preferred a decent-sized handle like on the Gardena handheld model instead. Apart from the spreading function, the Scotts Evergreen drop spreader is very similar in design to its sibling, with a large plastic hopper and plastic wheels mounted on a metal frame and handles. Milk causes gut problems in birds and although some can eat fermented dairy - robins love mild grated cheddar - it’s best to err on the side of caution and avoid dairy products.

Simply scatter around 35g of the granular feed per 1m² patch of lawn and water it thoroughly straight after application. If you’re keen to help the germination of the added grass seed present in the feed then keep the lawn well watered for the next fortnight. The organic matter won’t stain like other fertilisers if you happen to step across it, and won’t scorch your lawn either, even if it’s over-applied. If using a drop spreader, the application will be more concentrated and therefore you may use more product. You need to be especially careful not to stop still when using a drop spreader – if the aperture is open, the seeds/fertiliser will be heaped in one place.For convenience you can fertilise the seeded lawn area on the day of sowing however, due to changing weather patterns this may not always be best. This can vary for many reasons and in particular if you have covered the seed with polythene sheeting. Having said that never feed the lawn before seeding. Feeding the Patched or Over Seeded Lawn – Covered and Uncovered These are the two main types of lawn spreader available. Depending on your garden, and preferences, one may suit you better than the other. Both spread grass seed and fertiliser. Rotary Spreaders