Specification: Spreading width: 53 cm , Capacity: N/A , Recommended lawn area: least 100 m² , When to use: March to November The Greenkey deluxe seed and fertiliser spreader is certainly easy to use, with minimal controls and no tedious assembly required. In fact, the only controls you have to deal with are the four aperture settings which are selected using the switch on the handle with your thumb, and the crank handle on the side to operate the spreading mechanism. In terms of capacity I have laid in easily a good couple of kilo of seed, maybe even two! – reloading every few minutes doesn’t feel a burden at all when you’re covering so much ground: Please be aware that the battery and charger don’t come with the feeder as standard, and you will have to pay extra for them, quite a bit extra actually, and that is the biggest flaw of the Einhell Power X-change feeder. It’s an excellent product and gives you a really even and uniform spread. It is also very easy to use and requires no physical shaking or turning of handles either. However, it is quite expensive when you compare it to other handheld lawn feed spreaders, and I think that unless you have money to burn, or you plan on using more tools from the same range, the price might put you off. 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.

Generally speaking, if something like a handle is too straight, and without any curvature, it tends to be a bad sign. Of course, handlebars are an exception to this, but for handheld spreaders, this is something to look out for. The Scotts spreader setting chart simplifies the process of spreading fertilizers and seeds by telling you how you need to adjust your spreader settings to achieve the best results in different scenarios. It can help users confidently distribute the right amount of product across their lawns. If you have a larger lawn, a rotary spreader (sometimes called a broadcast spreader) is definitely one of the ways to go about your lawn feed distribution, and the Scotts EasyGreen model is one of the most popular products in this category. For a better concept of the procedure, let’s jump into the discussion. Step 1: Reach the Adjustment Unit The good thing is that this spreader has a larger hopper than the handy spreader to hold more product. How should you use the drop spreader settings, and what should you expect?

Fortunately, Evergreen’s Scotts EasyGreen Rotary Spreaderstrikes a good compromise between practicality and affordability. Spreading grass seeds with Scotts spreaders is totally a fun act as they spread them equally and avoids overspreading. But, the settings rate should be accurate according to different spreaders types. Generally speaking, it’s not as hard to push a broadcast spreader as a drop spreader. The speed of distribution is determined by your pace. When spreading Evergreen Complete, set the spreader to 6. This setting will give you an output of 30 g/sq.m. So, what are the negatives? Well, I can only really find one, but it might be enough to put some people off.

A Scotts spreader has particular settings for each type of product including the lime. Most importantly, lime shouldn’t be applied randomly as it can affect the lawn significantly. You’ve set the spreader too low if you complete the project and the product remains. Conversely, if you exhaust the product before completing the calculated square foot, you’ve set the spreader too high. Scotts handy spreader works best for homeowners with small lawns. It’s a hand-held and portable tool operated manually. The Scotts drop spreader is optimized for medium-sized lawns, the rotary spreader for larger gardens, and the handy spreader for mini lawns. At this point, the micrometer range demands to be set and do it in its setting barrel. Use your fingers in rotating it until you meet the serial number 6.When applying Cut & Feed lawn food and Mow It Less lawn seeds, set the spreader to 5. With this setting, your drop spreader will distribute 30 g/sq.m of your product. 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.

A good choice for Smaller lawns where you have to be careful about the spread, and top-class quality materials make this Gardena product well worth a look. 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. 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. I have to be honest and say that I wish that Evergreen had used metal for the spread controls instead of plastic, but as long as you’re not super heavy-handed, the plastic is decent enough quality not to break easily. The adjustment is very simple, the higher the number, the wider the holes in the bottom of the hopper – when set to 9 you can see cear daylight through and will be releasing a lot of seed or feed:You can reduce or raise the settings if your product remains in the spreader or runs out before covering the marked area. They are suitable for small to medium-sized areas or specific spots on the lawn or garden. They offer flexibility and convenience for localized applications, making them ideal for spot treatments or smaller areas. If your fertilizer bag has suggested settings, apply them to your spreader. If there’re no settings, use the Scotts spreader settings chart to adjust your tool to the appropriate application rate.

The Einhell spreader gives the user a lot of control over both the speed (6 settings) and spread volume (8 settings) and is a great time-saving tool for smaller gardens. While most lawn feed spreaders are quite basic tools, with few moving parts, there’s nothing wrong with going a bit more ‘hi-tech’ with the Power X-change feeder from Einhell. People tend to go for these kinds of spreaders because they are low cost, easy to use and there is less chance of accidentally putting too much fertiliser down and killing off parts of your lawn. Their placement is very uniform because they will only drop seeds through the hole in the base of the unit’s hopper.

To make the best use of your Scott spreader, I strongly recommend consulting a setting chart for it. Scotts spreaders, while effective and reliable, are not as accurate as Agri-Fab spreaders. To compensate for any potential inconsistencies in distribution, Scott’s spreader settings are often adjusted to higher values. Most lawn enthusiasts end up using the wrong spreader settings. A conversion chart is worth considering to avoid hurting your lawn with excess or inadequate lawn food. The Scott spreader is an excellent choice for medium-sized lawns. We tested various scotts products with the drop spreader. For the Scotts, mow it less, cut and feed, fix the spreader to a 5. Setting it to five will spread 30 grams of product per square meter. These spreaders offer less precise control compared to drop spreaders. The wide arc spread pattern may result in overlapping or uneven coverage if not properly adjusted.