Aftercut 20400372 Lawn Thickener Feed and Seed, 100 m2, 3.5 kg, Brown

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Where Gardena has lived up to their name is with the overall build quality of this lawn feed spreader, which is excellent.

From a height perspective, I am 5 foot 9, I had no problem using this, my daughter considerably shorter, again no problem, it’s more about the angle change. If you have a larger lawn, a rotary spreader (sometimes called a broadcast spreader) is definitely one of the ways to go about your lawn feed distribution, and the Scotts EasyGreen model is one of the most popular products in this category. When used with either fertiliser or grass seed, it spreads the particles evenly over the area, dramatically improving results compared to doing the job by hand. It’s a good choice for medium-sized lawns. This reasonably-priced rotary spreader offers quite a lot of features, especially compared to other lawn spreaders at the same price-point, and it also works reliably. However, due to this product’s formulation, keep pets and kids away from the lawn until after watering. This Scotts product comes in your choice of 4,000-sq ft or 8,000-sq ft coverage.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. It may not be quite as sophisticated as a rotary spreader, but it does keep everything under control. 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. Fortunately, Evergreen’s Scotts EasyGreen Rotary Spreaderstrikes a good compromise between practicality and affordability. As a result, this lawn spreader is versatile to use with a lot of different lawn products, and for a variety of uses too.

Watering– proper watering encourages deeper rooting, helping the turf grow denser and choke out weeds. You should water your newly planted lawn lightly and frequently after seeding. Once the turf has established, usually after 2 weeks, you can then reduce the irrigation frequency but water the grass for longer during each session.

In summary, if 'Weed and Feed' worked reliably and consistently, professionals would use it and we would sell it! Unlike our other Scotts product review, this one is a drop spreader and works in a slightly different way. Where a rotary spreader will use a turntable to throw the fertiliser, weed killer, etc. out in multiple directions, a drop spreader distributes the contents of the hopper straight down.

When applying lawn products like fertiliser and lawn seed by hand, it can be difficult to get an even distribution. 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. Another feature I thought was a good addition was the lower stand that made refilling the hopper so much easier, and I never felt like it was going to tip out under the weight of the feed. The Gardena features a good-sized carry handle that has two of the main controls situated on it. On top is a button you press with your thumb to open up the hole and allow the contents to flow through to the spreading mechanism, and on the front of the handle is a selector switch with four settings that controls how much fertilizer will be allowed to pass through when the thumb button is pressed.No matter which type of lawn feed spreader you’re using, they are all very easy to operate. All you need to do is adjust the spread rate to suit your needs, then fill the container section up with your lawn feed and disperse it on the area that needs it. However, not all models use the same dispersing technique, and if you go to our Best lawn Feed Spreaders Buyer’s Guide, you’ll see how we compare rotary lawn feed spreaders with drop lawn feed spreaders. Types of lawn feed spreader Now that you have a better understanding of why you need weed and feed for your lawn let’s look at some frequently asked questions. What kind of results can I expect from using weed and feed formulas? Additionally, if you want to develop a more relaxed, wildflower-friendly lawn, then feeding is not required.