Hose-end dispenser for herbicide (Gilmour?)

[MaryL]

At one time, I used a Gilmour product to spray herbicide or fertilizer on
the lawn. It was a bottle with spray nozzle that attached to the hose. I
primarily used it for herbicide for broad-leaf weeds and used it selectively
in limited areas of the lawn. The plastic bottle could hold liquid product,
and a dial on the sprayer head was rotated to select the correct amount to
be dispensed. The herbicide or fertilizer would be mixed with water when
the faucet was turned on and the handle of the sprayer was depressed.

This worked very well, but I have not been able to find one for a long time.
It was made by Gilmour, but I don't see the item on their web site (and
email bounced back). Does anyone know if the item can still be found, or
possibly a similar product? It was much easier on my back than using a
spray cannister.

Thanks,
MaryL

[Steveo]

"MaryL" <stancole1@yahoo.comTAKE-OUT-THE-LITTER> wrote:
> At one time, I used a Gilmour product to spray herbicide or fertilizer on
> the lawn. It was a bottle with spray nozzle that attached to the hose.
> I primarily used it for herbicide for broad-leaf weeds and used it
> selectively in limited areas of the lawn. The plastic bottle could hold
> liquid product, and a dial on the sprayer head was rotated to select the
> correct amount to be dispensed. The herbicide or fertilizer would be
> mixed with water when the faucet was turned on and the handle of the
> sprayer was depressed.
>
> This worked very well, but I have not been able to find one for a long
> time. It was made by Gilmour, but I don't see the item on their web site
> (and email bounced back). Does anyone know if the item can still be
> found, or possibly a similar product? It was much easier on my back than
> using a spray cannister.
>
> Thanks,
> MaryL
>
Hi Mary.

There's other makes and models on the market but I can't vouch for their
accuracy. It's nice when you find a model you're comfortable with.

Have you tried emailing the manufacturer?

[Cam]

MaryL wrote:
> At one time, I used a Gilmour product to spray herbicide or fertilizer on
> the lawn. It was a bottle with spray nozzle that attached to the hose. I
> primarily used it for herbicide for broad-leaf weeds and used it selectively
> in limited areas of the lawn. The plastic bottle could hold liquid product,
> and a dial on the sprayer head was rotated to select the correct amount to
> be dispensed. The herbicide or fertilizer would be mixed with water when
> the faucet was turned on and the handle of the sprayer was depressed.
>
> This worked very well, but I have not been able to find one for a long time.
> It was made by Gilmour, but I don't see the item on their web site (and
> email bounced back). Does anyone know if the item can still be found, or
> possibly a similar product? It was much easier on my back than using a
> spray cannister.
>
> Thanks,
> MaryL
>
>
miracle grow sells them to dispense fertilizer. I have purchased them
at big box stores.

[Steveo]

Steveo <moparholic@hotmail.com> wrote:
> "MaryL" <stancole1@yahoo.comTAKE-OUT-THE-LITTER> wrote:
> > At one time, I used a Gilmour product to spray herbicide or fertilizer
> > on the lawn. It was a bottle with spray nozzle that attached to the
> > hose. I primarily used it for herbicide for broad-leaf weeds and used
> > it selectively in limited areas of the lawn. The plastic bottle could
> > hold liquid product, and a dial on the sprayer head was rotated to
> > select the correct amount to be dispensed. The herbicide or fertilizer
> > would be mixed with water when the faucet was turned on and the handle
> > of the sprayer was depressed.
> >
> > This worked very well, but I have not been able to find one for a long
> > time. It was made by Gilmour, but I don't see the item on their web
> > site (and email bounced back). Does anyone know if the item can still
> > be found, or possibly a similar product? It was much easier on my back
> > than using a spray cannister.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > MaryL
> >
> Hi Mary.
>
> There's other makes and models on the market but I can't vouch for their
> accuracy. It's nice when you find a model you're comfortable with.
>
> Have you tried emailing the manufacturer?
>
Duh..you said the email bounced, never mind. :)

[Cam]

MaryL wrote:
> At one time, I used a Gilmour product to spray herbicide or fertilizer on
> the lawn. It was a bottle with spray nozzle that attached to the hose. I
> primarily used it for herbicide for broad-leaf weeds and used it selectively
> in limited areas of the lawn. The plastic bottle could hold liquid product,
> and a dial on the sprayer head was rotated to select the correct amount to
> be dispensed. The herbicide or fertilizer would be mixed with water when
> the faucet was turned on and the handle of the sprayer was depressed.
>
> This worked very well, but I have not been able to find one for a long time.
> It was made by Gilmour, but I don't see the item on their web site (and
> email bounced back). Does anyone know if the item can still be found, or
> possibly a similar product? It was much easier on my back than using a
> spray cannister.
>
> Thanks,
> MaryL
>
>
http://www.ortho.com/index.cfm/event/ProductGuide.product/documentId/f579a6c8279538f677dc1b9e16bf9c06
looked in garage it was ortho dial N spray. not miracle grow
link to it above

[Steveo]

Cam <melion@IB.asa> wrote:
> MaryL wrote:
> > At one time, I used a Gilmour product to spray herbicide or fertilizer
> > on the lawn. It was a bottle with spray nozzle that attached to the
> > hose. I primarily used it for herbicide for broad-leaf weeds and used
> > it selectively in limited areas of the lawn. The plastic bottle could
> > hold liquid product, and a dial on the sprayer head was rotated to
> > select the correct amount to be dispensed. The herbicide or fertilizer
> > would be mixed with water when the faucet was turned on and the handle
> > of the sprayer was depressed.
> >
> > This worked very well, but I have not been able to find one for a long
> > time. It was made by Gilmour, but I don't see the item on their web
> > site (and email bounced back). Does anyone know if the item can still
> > be found, or possibly a similar product? It was much easier on my back
> > than using a spray cannister.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > MaryL
> >
> >
> http://www.ortho.com/index.cfm/event/ProductGuide.product/documentId/f579
> a6c8279538f677dc1b9e16bf9c06 looked in garage it was ortho dial N spray.
> not miracle grow link to it above
>
Where does that say Gilmore?

[MaryL]

"Cam" <melion@IB.asa> wrote in message
news:qEY_f.4725$Za3.2381@bignews7.bellsouth.net...
> MaryL wrote:
>> At one time, I used a Gilmour product to spray herbicide or fertilizer on
>> the lawn. It was a bottle with spray nozzle that attached to the hose.
>> I primarily used it for herbicide for broad-leaf weeds and used it
>> selectively in limited areas of the lawn. The plastic bottle could hold
>> liquid product, and a dial on the sprayer head was rotated to select the
>> correct amount to be dispensed. The herbicide or fertilizer would be
>> mixed with water when the faucet was turned on and the handle of the
>> sprayer was depressed.
>>
>> This worked very well, but I have not been able to find one for a long
>> time. It was made by Gilmour, but I don't see the item on their web site
>> (and email bounced back). Does anyone know if the item can still be
>> found, or possibly a similar product? It was much easier on my back than
>> using a spray cannister.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> MaryL
> http://www.ortho.com/index.cfm/event/ProductGuide.product/documentId/f579a6c8279538f677dc1b9e16bf9c06
> looked in garage it was ortho dial N spray. not miracle grow
> link to it above

Thanks for the link. That looks similar, although it does not "look" like
as good a product (but looks can be deceiving). However, that is the
closest I have seen to what I want. If no one here can direct me to Gilmour
or a look-a-like, I will try this one. Thanks, again!

MaryL

[Warren]

MaryL wrote:
> At one time, I used a Gilmour product to spray herbicide or fertilizer
> on the lawn. It was a bottle with spray nozzle that attached to the
> hose. I primarily used it for herbicide for broad-leaf weeds and used
> it selectively in limited areas of the lawn. The plastic bottle could
> hold liquid product, and a dial on the sprayer head was rotated to
> select the correct amount to be dispensed. The herbicide or
> fertilizer would be mixed with water when the faucet was turned on and
> the handle of the sprayer was depressed.
>
> This worked very well, but I have not been able to find one for a long
> time. It was made by Gilmour, but I don't see the item on their web
> site (and email bounced back). Does anyone know if the item can still
> be found, or possibly a similar product? It was much easier on my
> back than using a spray cannister.
>

Here's a 2-pack for under $25:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0006OHT9K/holzemville-20

You can use one for fertilizer, and a second for herbicides, and reduce
any cross-contamination.

--
Warren H.

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