EverGreen Easy Spreader Plus, Grass and Lawn Seed Spreader, for Easy Application of Lawn Products and Grass Seed, 620.0 mm*240.0 mm*300.0 mm

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When applied on newly germinated seed, this fertiliser can really boost growth, able to help with reseeding bare patches as well as improve the general overall health of the garden. Similarly, you may consider paying slightly more for a very effective lawn feed which has long-lasting results. This might ultimately save money in the long run as you’ll have to use it less often. Just Feed, or Feed and Weed Killer?

Throughout our tests this model didn’t get jammed a single time, I think due to the hole where the feed goes through onto the spinning component as it is larger than what you sometimes see with these kinds of products.Just in front of the wide, rubber gripped, handles there is a good-sized, and clearly marked spread rate adjustment lever. This too is made of strong steel, but with a plastic grip for comfort, and is highly unlikely to become damaged or worn any time soon. Specification: Spreading width: 122-340 cm , Capacity: N/A , Recommended lawn area: least 100 m² , When to use: March to November If you have a larger than usual lawn, you might want to consider a tow-behind spreader that you can pull with a quad or small tractor. These kinds of spreaders will automatically throw out and granular feed as you push the tool along across your lawn, and will increase the width of this the faster you walk. At an average pace, the spreading width is around 150-180cm, but it can be as much as 340cm with a little effort. This is because of this lawn feed spreader’s most outstanding features, the large and wide pneumatic wheels. They do an excellent job of keeping the weight balanced as you move along, and really do a good job of making working up slopes a much less labour intensive task.

If you’ve recently planted new grass, look for a lawn feed that’s high in phosphorus and nitrogen . Alternatively, for established grass, high-nitrogen lawn feed can promote a growth spurt if the lawn is struggling. Simply scatter around 35g of the granular feed per 1m² patch of lawn and water it thoroughly straight after application. If you’re keen to help the germination of the added grass seed present in the feed then keep the lawn well watered for the next fortnight. The organic matter won’t stain like other fertilisers if you happen to step across it, and won’t scorch your lawn either, even if it’s over-applied. Folks looking for the best combined autumn/winter lawn feed that contains all the essential ingredients to protect their lawn over the cold season, with the added benefit of moss killing.

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For example, the Miracle-Gro Water Soluble Lawn Food will cover up to 400 m², whilst the Vitax Green Up Liquid Lawn Feed will cover 200 m², and the EverGreen Miracle-Gro Complete 4-in-1 Food 100 m².

A granular fertiliser for lawns usually has an application rate of 35 grams per square metre (g/m²), while a liquid feed usually has specific instructions for dilution and application on the bottle.That said, it wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world to have a supply of both. That way, you can apply lawn feed + weed killer twice a year, but keep the grass topped up with lawn feed the rest of the time. Choosing Liquid or Granular Formulas As a result, this lawn spreader is versatile to use with a lot of different lawn products, and for a variety of uses too. If you’re looking for a lawn fertiliser that also does a great job at eliminating pesky weeds and moss, go with Guard-en-Force. A kilo of this stuff will cover (and get rid of) around 500 square metres of moss.

It’s essential to use the right amount of fertiliser for your lawn size. Use too little, and you probably won’t make much of a difference to your grass health. Use too much, and you risk burning your lawn. There are a few specific rules that you’ll need to follow to get the application just right, including walking at a brisk pace of 1.5 metres per second, ensuring the spout is at least 45cm off the ground, and raising the spout whenever you stop walking to stop the flow of granules. You might find it easier to use your own more comprehensive spreader that works at a pre-determined height and spreads fertiliser evenly regardless of your walking speed.The total Nitrogen content is 36% which is pretty high. That said, because it’s a soluble product the risk of scorching the grass is fairly small.