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. A hopper that’s too small will need frequent refilling so the job will take you a lot longer. If the capacity is too large, you’ll be pushing unnecessary excess weight. Even though I said it’s okay to apply weed and feed to your lawn again come fall, there are a couple of critical considerations you must think about before doing so. However, don’t let those little things put you off, as this is a great little drop spreader and priced very reasonably. Specification: Spreading width: 122-340 cm , Capacity: N/A , Recommended lawn area: least 100 m² , When to use: March to November

Scotts EasyGreen rotary spreader arrives ready to use with no assembly required on your side. All that’s needed is to fill the tank with feeder, adjust the variable settings using the controls on the handle, and you are ready to feed your lawn. In mid-spring (late March to April), when the soil is moist or when rain is expected, you can feed your lawn with a product that contains weed and moss control. It will kill off any moss that’s grown over winter, and help accelerate grass growth after the cold months. Once the weeds are under control, it’s fine to use a lawn feed that solely feeds the grass. That’s because systemic herbicides don’t leave any residue in the soil that might harm seeds grown a few days after. They’re instead absorbed into plants via the leaves and roots, killing the whole plant within 7 days. Common examples of systemic herbicides include glyphosate and pelargonic acid. There are a few different types of spreaders but they can usually be broken down into two specific groups- rotary spreaders and drop spreaders. Nitrogen aids with leaf growth, resulting in a deep green colour when your lawn is happiest. Nitrogen-heavy lawn feeds are best applied when grass puts out new growth, so in the spring and summer.It may seem like all the products in this review are similar, but they all have unique formulations. These companies invest millions into research and development of the best nutrient combinations and weedkiller formulations. 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. Southern grass species prefer wetter conditions and plenty of fertilizer. You can use Scotts Triple Action for Southern Lawns to take care of your Bahia, Bermuda, St Augustine, and centipede varieties of grass. The Best Weed and Feed Formula for Bermuda grass

For instance, if you have spring weeds, but your grass is already healthy and thriving (or maybe you fertilized the previous fall and have a green lawn), you may not want to give it more “food.” Plus, fertilizing in the spring will increase your lawn mowing duties. In this case, it’s best to use a post-emergent herbicide on its own.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. This is a well-constructed product, and when compared to the well know Scott Easy Green, it more than holds its own. That’s not too bad at all for a product that costs significantly less. There are general fertilizers that may burn sensitive species of grass. So, always ensure that you choose the right formulation before you go home and kill your entire lawn. We recommend a slow-release formula for established laws.

You just can’t go wrong really – There’s no way you can justify the extra of the Scotts when you compare the price and how much you’ll use it, unless it’s for commercial purposes. Then read on to the Scotts lawn spreader as I compare and test them. A little perseverance and patience saw me through it though, and I was very pleased with the fully assembled product at the end and thought it was worth the effort.At B&Q, we’re here to take care of all your lawn care needs. For most of us, our gardens are our pride and joy, and having them look their best allows us to enjoy the feeling of being outdoors throughout the changing seasons. If your lawn is suffering due to too much shade or sun, we have many different lawn care products that can help. We also sell our MamaTerra natural formulas that are safe to apply without any risk of your kids or pets coming to harm. 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. If something is ergonomic, it means that it has been designed to fit with the human body’s shape in the most efficient and comfortable way. Some products have better designs when it comes to this, and it will make a difference to you if you are using the tool for long stretches of time, so look for a good one. Drop spreaders, as you can guess, ‘drop’ the fertiliser straight down and not out to the sides. While this makes them a little slower to cover the same area when compared to a rotary model, it also makes controlling where the feed goes much easier. This is particularly useful for smaller gardens, and for working on parts of the lawn that are next to vulnerable areas such as flower beds and ponds.

Seaweed has long been used as a soil improver, thanks to its natural content of nitrogen, potassium and phosphates. Endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society, this liquid seaweed stimulant from Plantworks contains organic seaweed extract that improves plant development by increasing chlorophyll production. The feed also contains extra iron from sustainably harvested kelp extract.With most products, you want to apply weed and feed to your yard in the spring after the weeds start popping up. If the spring application doesn’t remove all the weeds, and you think you must apply it again, wait until fall to apply a second dose. Because of its small size, it can’t hold large quantities of fertiliser so even a full tank would only add about another 1.6 kilograms to the weight you need to carry, and even young kids could handle that easily. Many gardeners often find themselves unsure of how long they’re supposed to wait until they can apply weed and feed to their lawns after planting grass seed. Conversely, the issue may be how long one’s supposed to wait to plant grass seed after spraying weed and feed. For both concerns, the answer largely revolves around the type of herbicides found in different weed and feed products. Can you put weed and feed on grass seed?