EverGreen Scotts EasyGreen Rotary spreader, Grass and Lawn Seed Spreader, for easy application of lawn products and grass seed, 290.0 mm*600.0 mm*330.0 mm

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I like them for the superior control I get over the application pattern, especially when I’m working in tight spaces or with delicate plants. Broadcast Spreader Scotts Spreader Settings Conversion Chart Concern If you only have a small lawn, and don’t mind walking around a little to spread your fertiliser, you could do a lot worse than spending a few quid on this handheld Gardena lawn feed spreader. If you are not sure about the best settings for using any of the Scotts Spreader models, try using its owner’s manual. After all, this booklet has a chart that shows the best seed settings for the product for different tasks. As you probably guessed by the name of the product, this spreader has been designed to be held in the hand and so has compact dimensions and very little weight. To be perfectly accurate, it measures 29cm high, 22cm long, and just under 20 cm wide, and weighs in at 610 grams.

There are a few different types of spreaders but they can usually be broken down into two specific groups- rotary spreaders and drop spreaders. Holding this spreader for extended periods isn’t a chore as it only weighs around 550 grams, and even when the hopper is filled to its 3 litre capacity, it is hardly what you would call heavy. If something is ergonomic, it means that it has been designed to fit with the human body’s shape in the most efficient and comfortable way. Some products have better designs when it comes to this, and it will make a difference to you if you are using the tool for long stretches of time, so look for a good one.You can reduce or raise the settings if your product remains in the spreader or runs out before covering the marked area.

The largely steel construction has been powder coated to fight off adverse weather effects, and has been done to a high quality and should last. The frame itself feels very strong too, so you can forgive the extra weight that comes with it, and with those pneumatic wheels doing their job, you don’t notice it that much anyway. The spinning motion of the disk propels the granules outward in a circular or semi-circular pattern, covering a wider area. Some rotary spreaders may also have adjustable fins or vanes on the disk to control the spread pattern and ensure more even distribution. These spreaders distribute the grains over a wider area. Also Read: What’s the Best Weed Eater String Size? [How to Select the Right One] Tips for Maintaining Your Spreader for Accurate and Even Application If your fertilizer bag has suggested settings, apply them to your spreader. If there’re no settings, use the Scotts spreader settings chart to adjust your tool to the appropriate application rate.

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Regularly calibrating the spreader: It’s essential to calibrate your spreader frequently, even if you use the recommended spreader setting from the chart. You’ve set the spreader too low if you complete the project and the product remains. Conversely, if you exhaust the product before completing the calculated square foot, you’ve set the spreader too high. With a hopper that can hold 23 kilograms of feed, you shouldn’t have to keep stopping to refill too often, nor do you have to worry about clog-inducing contaminants getting mixed in there thanks to a hopper screen and hopper cover being included in the price. This means you can even use it in wet weather, as long as you have a good set of wellies and a raincoat.