Scotts 76565 Turf Builder Classic Drop Spreader, Single Pack

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The Greenkey deluxe seed and fertiliser spreader is certainly easy to use, with minimal controls and no tedious assembly required. In fact, the only controls you have to deal with are the four aperture settings which are selected using the switch on the handle with your thumb, and the crank handle on the side to operate the spreading mechanism. Some spreaders have adjustable settings so the handles can be raised or lowered as needed, depending on the height of the individual using it. The trigger to operate the tool is situated on the centre of the handlebar and below that are the variable distribution controls that are clearly marked, if a little on the small side, just like the rotary model by the same makers. And it’s not only fertiliser that can be used with this spreader. You can also use it for distributing road salt on your drive and path in winter, for spreading seeds, and even sand.

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. The axle and wheels should be durable as well. Most drop spreaders come with wheels that are 10 to 12 inches. If using a rotary/broadcast spreader, you may find that you use less seeds/fertiliser because it casts them further but less densely. You can still achieve a denser application with a rotary spreader, but you’ll need to complete more passes of the lawn which will take more time.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. The handle can be adjusted for angle, and folded down for storage. No tools required for assembly. How to use This model also features the folding handlebar to make storage easier and to get a comfortable working angle, but again, the height can’t be changed. 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.

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.

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All the parts just push fit together the wheels push on easily, the handle and extensions are all riveted together and slot in. I would say pushing those bits all together took me less than two minutes quite honestly. Here’s a look at that: The rivets just snap together when assembling my lawn spreader You can adjust the Scotts Speedy Green 1000 settings to 4½. With this value, you can share the perfect amount of chemicals on the grass. Scotts Speedy Green 2000 Settings Their placement is very uniform because they will only drop seeds through the hole in the base of the unit’s hopper. The construction is a mix of metal and plastic, with plastic wheels and tank fixed onto metal handles. The handles can be folded down for storage purposes but unfortunately, the height of them can’t be adjusted. Having said that, they come up about a metre tall, so it’s not like they are overly short to begin with.