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What size of lawns and how often will you be using? You could need anything from a £35 hand spreader to a £700 broadcast spreader.
Hi James,
Size of the lawns matter, but also shape will dictate whether you are better off with a broadcast spreader or drop spreader....Obviously the rotary/ broadcast spreaders work welll on a large lawn or expanse but a curved or narrow lawn better suits a drop spreader so prills are not flung into flower beds/ patios etc....
Let me know as we have a couple of options we could offer...or look HERE
Regards, Richard@Progreen
Thanks, Richard. Lawns are generally rectangular, although not too big. Largest is probably about 1000m2. Was going to go for a rotary becuase they appear to have a good ,mechanism for controlling flow and pneumatic tyres, which people recommend. However, I could be pursuaded a drop spreader. I would welcome your advice, or anyone elses.I need to purchase in the next couple of days.
I use the cheapo Scotts roatary. Plenty good enough for most lawn, our largest decent lawn is around 1000sq m. and it does the job. Lasts about a couple of years.
Also to throw into the mix - depends what you are spreading.
Longlife coated fert doesn't always do well through a drop spreader as it cracks and damages the coating.
Likewise I wouldn't use a rotary for anything containing iron for risk of staining.
Give Progreen a ring - they are a helpful bunch and will guide you in the right direction.
Yep what Adam said about calling progreen, very supportive supplier on ljn.
Thanks, all. I will give progreen a call today.
don't go drop spreader, very hard to get down with correct overlap - often will miss/overlap slightly leaving a line. Can be done OK, but broadcast a lot easier and just accept you'll occasionally be fertilising the borders (then you can't use combo fert/weed granules).
If you've mainly small lawns, a quality hand spreader (circa £40) will suffice. You can even do the 1000sqm one at a push. You'll have a work out your own callibration through weighing and knowing the lawn size.
We've a few of these that we use for small lawns when a pedestrian spreader is overkill or access problems:
https://www.pitchcare.com/shop/hand-spreaders/icl-handy-green-hand-...
Plus 1 for what andrew said.
Hi James, this is what I use for grass seed n fertiliser on small lawns. And only grass seed on bigger lawns. It's a solo 9kg grass n fertiliser spreader.. very handy. Never given me a problem..have it about 5 years now. 8 speeds(rates) Left ,right ,front adjuster..I see it's for sale on gardenlines.co.uk..wear a mask or visor on a windy day..
Best
Paul
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