Re: Spreader recommendations needed

[JP]

rpatrick@rational.com (Rob Patrick) wrote in message news:<f596f3b1.0307071030.5b22e531@posting.google.com>...
> I am looking to get 2 spreaders. One, a drop spreader to work some
> small areas around the front of my housen and around the flower beds.
> The other, a broadcast spreader for the bulk of the yard.
>
> Has anybody got a particular brand they suggest? I searched the 'net
> and about all I could find was:
>
> 1. Stay away from cheap plastic stuff (i.e. everything available at
> Lowes and Home Depot)
> 2. They don't make 'em like they used to (i.e. if you can find an old
> one at a yard sale snatch it up.)
>
> Earthway seems to be well-represented at internet retailers but I've
> never seen them up close to be able to judge their quality.
>
> Any suggestions on brands that work well and last would be
> appreciated.
>

I bought a Scott's "Edge Guard" spreader this spring. It's seems
well-built and has a retractable "guard" that allows the accuracy of a
drop spreader while using a rotary. I've only used it twice, but I'm
liking it so far. I bought mine at a local hardware, I have not seen
them at the major retailers.


Jack

[Peter H]

"JP" <jpohler@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
news:8fb30220.0307071303.7871429f@posting.google.c om...
> rpatrick@rational.com (Rob Patrick) wrote in message
news:<f596f3b1.0307071030.5b22e531@posting.google.com>...
> > I am looking to get 2 spreaders. One, a drop spreader to work some
> > small areas around the front of my housen and around the flower beds.
> > The other, a broadcast spreader for the bulk of the yard.
> >
> > Has anybody got a particular brand they suggest? I searched the 'net
> > and about all I could find was:
> >
> > 1. Stay away from cheap plastic stuff (i.e. everything available at
> > Lowes and Home Depot)
> > 2. They don't make 'em like they used to (i.e. if you can find an old
> > one at a yard sale snatch it up.)
> >
> > Earthway seems to be well-represented at internet retailers but I've
> > never seen them up close to be able to judge their quality.
> >
> > Any suggestions on brands that work well and last would be
> > appreciated.
> >
>
> I bought a Scott's "Edge Guard" spreader this spring. It's seems
> well-built and has a retractable "guard" that allows the accuracy of a
> drop spreader while using a rotary. I've only used it twice, but I'm
> liking it so far. I bought mine at a local hardware, I have not seen
> them at the major retailers.
>
>
> Jack

I'd watch out for a spreader that has a guard to control flow to one side as
all the ones I've seen don't slow the fertilizer flow when the guard is
dropped which will result in excess fert being delivered to the balance of
the lawn.

You will pay quite a bit of money for a good broadcast spreader. In Canada
we pay about $ 500.00 cdn for a decent commercial-grade one. The better ones
have larger hoppers, all stainless parts, pneumatic wheels and the flow
rates are very adjustable.

If you do purchase a good one remember to ALWAYS wash out the hopper after
each application.

Peter H

[Peter H]

"JP" <jpohler@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
news:8fb30220.0307071303.7871429f@posting.google.c om...
> rpatrick@rational.com (Rob Patrick) wrote in message
news:<f596f3b1.0307071030.5b22e531@posting.google.com>...
> > I am looking to get 2 spreaders. One, a drop spreader to work some
> > small areas around the front of my housen and around the flower beds.
> > The other, a broadcast spreader for the bulk of the yard.
> >
> > Has anybody got a particular brand they suggest? I searched the 'net
> > and about all I could find was:
> >
> > 1. Stay away from cheap plastic stuff (i.e. everything available at
> > Lowes and Home Depot)
> > 2. They don't make 'em like they used to (i.e. if you can find an old
> > one at a yard sale snatch it up.)
> >
> > Earthway seems to be well-represented at internet retailers but I've
> > never seen them up close to be able to judge their quality.
> >
> > Any suggestions on brands that work well and last would be
> > appreciated.
> >
>
> I bought a Scott's "Edge Guard" spreader this spring. It's seems
> well-built and has a retractable "guard" that allows the accuracy of a
> drop spreader while using a rotary. I've only used it twice, but I'm
> liking it so far. I bought mine at a local hardware, I have not seen
> them at the major retailers.
>
>
> Jack

I'd watch out for a spreader that has a guard to control flow to one side as
all the ones I've seen don't slow the fertilizer flow when the guard is
dropped which will result in excess fert being delivered to the balance of
the lawn.

You will pay quite a bit of money for a good broadcast spreader. In Canada
we pay about $ 500.00 cdn for a decent commercial-grade one. The better ones
have larger hoppers, all stainless parts, pneumatic wheels and the flow
rates are very adjustable.

If you do purchase a good one remember to ALWAYS wash out the hopper after
each application.

Peter H

[Peter H]

"JP" <jpohler@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
news:8fb30220.0307071303.7871429f@posting.google.c om...
> rpatrick@rational.com (Rob Patrick) wrote in message
news:<f596f3b1.0307071030.5b22e531@posting.google.com>...
> > I am looking to get 2 spreaders. One, a drop spreader to work some
> > small areas around the front of my housen and around the flower beds.
> > The other, a broadcast spreader for the bulk of the yard.
> >
> > Has anybody got a particular brand they suggest? I searched the 'net
> > and about all I could find was:
> >
> > 1. Stay away from cheap plastic stuff (i.e. everything available at
> > Lowes and Home Depot)
> > 2. They don't make 'em like they used to (i.e. if you can find an old
> > one at a yard sale snatch it up.)
> >
> > Earthway seems to be well-represented at internet retailers but I've
> > never seen them up close to be able to judge their quality.
> >
> > Any suggestions on brands that work well and last would be
> > appreciated.
> >
>
> I bought a Scott's "Edge Guard" spreader this spring. It's seems
> well-built and has a retractable "guard" that allows the accuracy of a
> drop spreader while using a rotary. I've only used it twice, but I'm
> liking it so far. I bought mine at a local hardware, I have not seen
> them at the major retailers.
>
>
> Jack

I'd watch out for a spreader that has a guard to control flow to one side as
all the ones I've seen don't slow the fertilizer flow when the guard is
dropped which will result in excess fert being delivered to the balance of
the lawn.

You will pay quite a bit of money for a good broadcast spreader. In Canada
we pay about $ 500.00 cdn for a decent commercial-grade one. The better ones
have larger hoppers, all stainless parts, pneumatic wheels and the flow
rates are very adjustable.

If you do purchase a good one remember to ALWAYS wash out the hopper after
each application.

Peter H

[Peter H]

"JP" <jpohler@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
news:8fb30220.0307071303.7871429f@posting.google.c om...
> rpatrick@rational.com (Rob Patrick) wrote in message
news:<f596f3b1.0307071030.5b22e531@posting.google.com>...
> > I am looking to get 2 spreaders. One, a drop spreader to work some
> > small areas around the front of my housen and around the flower beds.
> > The other, a broadcast spreader for the bulk of the yard.
> >
> > Has anybody got a particular brand they suggest? I searched the 'net
> > and about all I could find was:
> >
> > 1. Stay away from cheap plastic stuff (i.e. everything available at
> > Lowes and Home Depot)
> > 2. They don't make 'em like they used to (i.e. if you can find an old
> > one at a yard sale snatch it up.)
> >
> > Earthway seems to be well-represented at internet retailers but I've
> > never seen them up close to be able to judge their quality.
> >
> > Any suggestions on brands that work well and last would be
> > appreciated.
> >
>
> I bought a Scott's "Edge Guard" spreader this spring. It's seems
> well-built and has a retractable "guard" that allows the accuracy of a
> drop spreader while using a rotary. I've only used it twice, but I'm
> liking it so far. I bought mine at a local hardware, I have not seen
> them at the major retailers.
>
>
> Jack

I'd watch out for a spreader that has a guard to control flow to one side as
all the ones I've seen don't slow the fertilizer flow when the guard is
dropped which will result in excess fert being delivered to the balance of
the lawn.

You will pay quite a bit of money for a good broadcast spreader. In Canada
we pay about $ 500.00 cdn for a decent commercial-grade one. The better ones
have larger hoppers, all stainless parts, pneumatic wheels and the flow
rates are very adjustable.

If you do purchase a good one remember to ALWAYS wash out the hopper after
each application.

Peter H

[Victor Grund]

If I recall correctly, Scotts claims that their Edge Guard model adjusts for
this.

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"Peter H" <peterh@notreallyrogers.com> wrote in message
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> I'd watch out for a spreader that has a guard to control flow to one side
as
> all the ones I've seen don't slow the fertilizer flow when the guard is
> dropped which will result in excess fert being delivered to the balance of
> the lawn.

> ...

[Victor Grund]

If I recall correctly, Scotts claims that their Edge Guard model adjusts for
this.

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"Peter H" <peterh@notreallyrogers.com> wrote in message
news:NExOa.96586$2ay.92079@news01.bloor.is.net.cab le.rogers.com...
> I'd watch out for a spreader that has a guard to control flow to one side
as
> all the ones I've seen don't slow the fertilizer flow when the guard is
> dropped which will result in excess fert being delivered to the balance of
> the lawn.

> ...

[Victor Grund]

If I recall correctly, Scotts claims that their Edge Guard model adjusts for
this.

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"Peter H" <peterh@notreallyrogers.com> wrote in message
news:NExOa.96586$2ay.92079@news01.bloor.is.net.cab le.rogers.com...
> I'd watch out for a spreader that has a guard to control flow to one side
as
> all the ones I've seen don't slow the fertilizer flow when the guard is
> dropped which will result in excess fert being delivered to the balance of
> the lawn.

> ...