Westland Lawn Fertiliser Push Along Drop Wheeled Spreader

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Specification: Spreading width: 45 cm , Capacity: N/A , Recommended lawn area: least 100 m² , When to use: March to November Ideally, you want to find the perfect balance between ‘as few refills as possible’ and ‘maintaining manoeuvrability’. This will depend on the size of your lawn and the density of product that you want to spread.

Easy application of granular lawn products and takes minimal effort to keep your lawn lush and healthy. So test test I have taken into consideration a few important elements. How much material can be held, how well the spreader distributes seed and fertiliser, price, durability, and hopper capacity. I start with grass seed on a lawn that was hand seeded and ended up patchy – without question, when factoring the method I have used to test these lawn spreaders, for a little garden like mine, EverGreen Easy Spreader Plus came out on top – even a child could successfully spread seed with this spreader it was that easy. And setup was a doddle too. Here’s a couple of pictures of the spreader in use: My daughter helping me test the lawn spreaders To use this product at its optimum, Evergreen suggests that you walk at a pace of about 1 metre per second, but going a little slower had no noticeable negative effects, so don’t worry if you’re not exactly the Usain Bolt of the gardening world. But this is subjective as the wheels are directly connected to the turnstile so if you walk slower you’ll get the same release I found from testing, so not quite sure what they mean – just take your time – the speed my daughter demos worked absolutely fine for seed…

Please be aware that the battery and charger don’t come with the feeder as standard, and you will have to pay extra for them, quite a bit extra actually, and that is the biggest flaw of the Einhell Power X-change feeder. It’s an excellent product and gives you a really even and uniform spread. It is also very easy to use and requires no physical shaking or turning of handles either. However, it is quite expensive when you compare it to other handheld lawn feed spreaders, and I think that unless you have money to burn, or you plan on using more tools from the same range, the price might put you off. Walensee 24-inch Compost Spreader– I would never be without this compost spreader. Evenly apply topsoil, top dressing, compost and peat. Perfect for applying a dressing over grass seed. This Scotts Miracle-Gro Drop Spreader is designed for the even spreading of grass seed and the precise application of lawn products. This reducing the risk of scorching which is a common problem when applying fertiliser products to lawns. The Miracle-Gro EvenGreen is convenient to use thanks to the variable settings that allow you to choose the appropriate rate for specified products. Whether you are spreading Scotts Lawn products, Evergreen or Micro-Granular grass seeds, this model will ensure even distribution of the products. There also doesn’t seem to be that much difference between the four different spread settings. I mean, there is some difference, but not enough to make it really worth having it there in the first place.

One of the most important factors is to make sure you are feeding your lawn all the necessary things it needs to grow into something comparable to a bowling green. And to do this right, you should really be using one of the best lawn feed spreaders to ensure that your lawn weed and feed are getting evenly distributed and giving your grass the best chance to flourish. Weight is another factor to consider, especially if you’re thinking about a handheld spreader. You don’t want something that weighs a ton in your hands all day. If, after reading the end of that previous review, you think you would prefer something that is much simpler to put together, the Scotts EvenGreen drop spreader might be something that piques your interest. To add to that, this model is easy to assemble. In a couple of minutes of reading the instructions, you’re done and it’s ready for use. The 16kg lawn spreader comes with a three-year warranty which indicates that the quality of the model can be trusted. It is a premium-priced product designed with professional use in mind. ProsRaking/Scarifying: Remove moss and fallen leaf debris to prevent the build up of dead organic material that encourages moss growth Water granules in well within 48 HOURS if no rain falls. You can mow the lawn 3-4 DAYS after treatment. After 7-14 DAYS rake out dead moss The EverGreen Wizz Year Round Spreader is a little different. As you can probably tell from the pictures, this isn't your average push-along spreader. You'll have to carry this thing around the lawn. Though it may seem a little less comfortable and convenient, there are many advantages that the model has over its push-along competition. We haven’t included any handheld spreaders in our review but they’re useful to know about. These spreaders are compact for small gardening needs and are very affordable. While they do tend to throw seeds/fertiliser granules in all directions, they’re great for filling in damaged small gaps in your lawn or getting into tight areas where your larger spreader can’t reach. The larger handheld spreaders are powered by battery rather than you having to hand crank them. Capacity 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.

People tend to go for these kinds of spreaders because they are low cost, easy to use and there is less chance of accidentally putting too much fertiliser down and killing off parts of your lawn. Because of its small size, it can’t hold large quantities of fertiliser so even a full tank would only add about another 1.6 kilograms to the weight you need to carry, and even young kids could handle that easily.

And be careful to thoroughly wipe out the spreader after using each different product as some are corrosive and may also interact with whatever else you put in the hopper afterwards. Follow the above practices with application of Aftercut All In One Autumn and the reduction of moss can be successfully achieved General Advice Please see our Buyer’s Guide for a description of the pros and cons of broadcast spreaders, drop spreaders and handheld spreaders. To keep a lawn tip top you need the right lawn spreader. You’ve got to prep the soil, keep on top of lawn aeration for which we can use a decent scarifier or raker these days, you need to get rid of any unwanted weeds with a weed killer if you prefer (preferably a weed killer that is tested on pets), before they become a problem, and many more tasks just to have a chance at that dream patch of grass. All being said, this is the best lawn feed spreader from testing, especially when you consider the price. It has a good hopper capacity and is easy to get a uniform spread of feed or seed on your lawn, once you get to grips with the walking pace, and a few other little quirks.

The advantage of a drop spreader is that you have much more control over where the contents are being put down, and this makes them better for using on the edges of lawns or near garden ponds so you don’t contaminate the water accidentally with chemicals. The build quality is amazing. This Solo 421 9kg Manual Spreader is a professional-grade piece of equipment. The alturnative spreaders for the home gardener don’t even come close to this spreader in terms of build quality. This is clearly designed to last a lifetime, but if I had to replace it, I would get one again. When applying lawn products like fertiliser and lawn seed by hand, it can be difficult to get an even distribution.Along with these features, the unit itself is made of strong, shatter-proof plastic that will hold up well to repeated use, and which will prove to be resistant to corrosion, an especially important point when used in wet conditions. The control lever lets you easily set the amount of spread to be dispensed in one go, ensuring that you're getting just the right amount spread around your lawn.