Spreaders are used to evenly distribute fertilizer and grass seed across your lawn. There are two types: drop and broadcast, also known as a rotary spreader. There are two types of broadcast spreaders: walk-behind and hand-held.

Do you really need a lawn spreader?

Do You Need a Spreader? If you're going to spread fertilizer on your lawn then you really shouldn't do it without a spreader. There are two types of spreaders: broadcast and drop. Drop spreaders are for more targeted applications, while broadcast spreaders are good for covering a large area quickly.

What is grass spreader?

Broadcast spreaders (also known as rotary spreaders) quickly distribute product over large areas, making them ideal for big lawns and landscaping areas. The material drops from the hopper onto a spinning disc, which tosses it over the lawn. These spreaders offer quick coverage but at the expense of some control.