Scotts fertiliser spreaders are designed to make the task accurate, clean and simple - no more dipping your hands into bags of fertiliser, no more risk of burning the lawn with hit and miss broadcast applications. Evergreen flowering Japanese andromeda shrubs also have the names ‘Red Head’ or ‘Forest Flame’ due to its stunning pink or red foliage.

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Ilex crenata ‘Sky Pencil’—As its name suggests, this evergreen shrub has upright, thin growth, just like a pencil. The stunning Fatsia japonica ‘Variegata’ has bright white and green variegated leaves and clumps of white flowers.Otherwise there will be areas that you overfeed – which could damage the grass – or underfeed – which means the grass isn't getting enough nutrients, and weeds and moss will be missed and so won’t be controlled when using a product that deals with these problems.

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There’s an on/off grip handle so starting and stopping the application of the granules is easy and accurate when you get to the end of a strip. Overall the quality is good although the little yellow handle to choose the application rate is a little flimsy, I have not had any issues though.

However, this Walensee 24-inch Compost Spreader has a steel brace bar on either side as shown in the picture above of the main shaft for extra strength. Once I’ve successfully scarified and aerated the lawn, it is time to apply grass seed/overseed or lawn feed (sometimes with a moss killer), and this is where choosing the best lawn spreader comes in. Introductions are limited to motor finance, CarMoney Limited will pay us a fixed commission per paid out deal.

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Don’t worry about using up all the lawn care product in the hopper too quickly, though, as the 58kg it holds covers around 2,300m2. Sometimes referred to as rotary spreaders, broadcast spreaders work well on large lawns as they are capable of covering sizeable areas.

Evergreen holly bushes are excellent decorative shrubs due to their glossy, leathery foliage, spiky leaves, and red berries. The handlebar of this product is adjustable to make sure it suits every gardener regardless of your height. The area multiplied by the application rate will give the exact amount of Scotts Lawn Builder you need. Then there’s the on/off switch conveniently attached to the handle for starting and stopping the application of the granules.

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This spreader has a padded strap that fits across your shoulders and neck, so the only small issue was that it could put some straight on your neck if you fill the hopper full with something heavy like fertiliser. I also love how evenly it spreads out the top dressing and how I can add more or less material by pushing it faster or slower. The Miracle-Gro ® spreader range will help you grow a greener, thicker, more beautiful lawn which you can enjoy every day.

Collect the product with a dustpan and brush and weigh it (making sure you use an old container as ferrous sulphate can cause staining).