With a handheld broadcast spreader, Scotts recommends a setting of 4 when overseeding or seeding a new lawn but suggests that the sower make two perpendicular passes for new areas. For drop spreaders, use a setting of 8 1/2 for overseeding and a bare-lawn setting of 12 1/2.
Which is better broadcast or drop spreader?
A broadcast spreader will take extra care to make sure different parts of the lawn receive an even coverage. A drop spreader, as previously mentioned, is more precise because it doesn’t broadcast the granular product or seed and doesn’t change the amount spread based on a changing walking pace.
What setting should I use on Scotts drop spreader for grass seed?
Some typical settings for seeding Scotts Classic Heat and Drought grass seed in a Scotts rotary type or broadcast type spreader are 11.5 for reseeding and 14 for a new lawn or to repair bare spots. For a drop style spreader the setting for reseeding is 9.5 and 14.5 for a new lawn or repair of bare spots.
What setting should I put my spreader on?
Place your spreader setting on a low setting (usually one-fourth of the spreader setting range or less). Spread the material over a 50 x 20-foot area (1,000 square feet). If there is material left over, increase your setting. If you come up short, decrease your setting.
What do the numbers mean on a fertilizer spreader?
The first number is the amount of nitrogen (N), the second number is the amount of phosphate (P2O5) and the third number is the amount of potash (K2O).
How do drop spreaders work?
Drop spreaders are made up of a bucket-type container, usually mounted on two wheels, with a raised handle so you can push. As you walk, the spreader drops the product directly on the ground beneath. Drop spreaders work best for small lawns or areas that need precise applications.
Are drop spreaders good?
Drop spreaders are great for putting down applications around areas that have lots of obstacles. They are excellent at spreading an application precisely. For example, if you are spreading weed control and you don’t want to get it in your plant beds, a drop spreader can produce a perfect “edge” of the application.
Are Scotts spreaders any good?
The Scotts Classic Drop Spreader has a large, heavy-duty plastic hopper that holds enough product to cover up to 10,000 square feet. Its 22-inch spread pattern provides excellent coverage and accuracy that users manage with a cable-driven gate control on the handle.
Can you spread grass seed with a drop spreader?
Position your drop spreader near the edge of your yard and press the lever to engage it. Walk at a normal pace around the perimeter of your lawn to sow grass seed all along the edge.
Can you use a Scotts drop spreader for grass seed?
Use the Scotts Turf Builder Classic Drop Spreader to apply grass seed and fertilizer in spring, summer or fall. The large hopper holds up to 10,000 sq. ft. of Scotts Lawn Care Products and is fully assembled.
What do the settings on a spreader mean?
A spreader setting is the rate in which you apply product to your lawn. Each Jonathan Green product has recommended rates of application and coverage based on bag size. The application rate is defined as the amount of material applied per unit area of land.
What setting should I use on my Scotts spreader for starter fertilizer?
Spreader Not Listed – Setting Tip: Set spreader at 1/4 to 1/3 of the dial as a starting point. This is just a guide always calibrate spreader per the manufactures recommendation.
What is the best ratio for lawn fertilizer?
Lawns want nutrients in a basic ratio of 4-1-2. (NOTE: 16-4-8 is a 4-1-2 ratio) This means four parts nitrogen to one part phosphorous to two parts potassium. Often referred to as the N-P-K Ratio.
When should I apply 10 10 10 fertilizer to my lawn?
Fertilize warm-season grass twice in the spring and twice in the fall. Apply the first spring application when new growth begins and the second application 30 days later. Apply the first fall application after the grass’s fast summer growth slows and the second application 30 days later.
How do I know what fertilizer to use?
What you choose will depend on your soil and what you are growing. The three numbers that you see on a fertilizer label, such as 5-5-5, tell you what proportion of each macronutrient the fertilizer contains. The first number is always nitrogen (N), the second is phosphorus (P) and the third is potassium (K).
