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Permalink Reply by Roy on April 11, 2011 at 20:37

You're absolutely right about the rotary spreaders. I watch my neighbours lawn being treated by a certain well known lawn treatment company using one of these spreaders and the mix gets flung all over the flower borders and paths. We use a large conventional spreader where the granuals flow out from the bottom - the knack is to make sure you don't overlap or miss any strips when walking up and down and also to use a stiff brush to evenly spread the treatment on the turns where it can easily be double dosed. Above all tell your clients to thoroughly water the entire treated area if it hasn't rained for three days after application.  We see so many DIY disasters where lawns have been scorched by incorrect application and not watering in.

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Permalink Reply by David-County Grounds Maintenance on April 11, 2011 at 20:45

Hi Tim 

If you do a lot of this its worth investing in a scotts accupro 2000 professional rotary spreader. They have a very accurate calibration system and have a drop down guard/shield which is lowered when the lawn edge/border is to be protected. Not cheap at £535 plus vat upwards.

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PRO MemberPermalink Reply by Rowly Hill on April 11, 2011 at 21:10

I agree with David the Accupro 2000 is a brilliant spreader and I use one on the larger areas and the deflector is very effective. It's a bit of a lump though for smaller lawns.

 

How about considering it's little brother the Scotts Edgeguard delux ( which as the name suggests also has a deflector system). Its lighter and easier to use on smaller areas. Not as robust though.

 

Another alternative if you don't like rotaries would be the Scotts Accugreen 3000 drop spreader.

David-County Grounds Maintenance said:

Hi Tim 

If you do a lot of this its worth investing in a scotts accupro 2000 professional rotary spreader. They have a very accurate calibration system and have a drop down guard/shield which is lowered when the lawn edge/border is to be protected. Not cheap at £535 plus vat upwards.

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Permalink Reply by Tim Coldrick on April 11, 2011 at 21:35

Thanks very much for the advice, everyone. It's great to have support when you're working on your own and need help.

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Permalink Reply by Green-tech on April 12, 2011 at 14:31

To avoid the unnecessary spread of fertiliser and to avoid harm to neighbouring plants we would suggest you switch from a rotary spreader to a drop spreader. The AccuGreen 3000 would be the ideal way to go.

This will remove any chance of overspraying the borders & paths.

 

For prices & detailed information please call our office: 01423 332100

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Permalink Reply by Tim Coldrick on April 12, 2011 at 19:59

Thanks very much. Will contact your office tomorrow

Green-tech said:

To avoid the unnecessary spread of fertiliser and to avoid harm to neighbouring plants we would suggest you switch from a rotary spreader to a drop spreader. The AccuGreen 3000 would be the ideal way to go.

This will remove any chance of overspraying the borders & paths.

 

For prices & detailed information please call our office: 01423 332100

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Permalink Reply by Tim Coldrick on April 12, 2011 at 20:15

GL Services said:

Hi Tim

 

I only do the small to medium size lawns and use a Scotts EvenGreen drop spreader. Its a great little machine and priced right. Even better though and if you contact me I will pass on my contact at Scotts who will be able to help you with the setting for any of the Scott's branded ferts.

Its really easy to use and I could not see why the larger version was just so much more.

This is now in its second season as as long as you clean it out with water and clean around the wheels it seem to be fine.

EvenGreen Drop Spreader

 

Can be had for around £30 and so far as long as you follow the double line pass on opposite sides and run across overlapping the wheel marks a little you will find its ok. Just remember to do the double lines as you need to start moving before pressing the trigger or you will drop a nice lump on the lawn and scorch it.

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Permalink Reply by Andy Lawrence on April 12, 2011 at 21:53

Hi Tim,

 

I've just bought a drop spreader for the reason you mentioned.

Gone for a Turfmaster DS1000 (£59.99 Green reaper, cheapest price). It's not a full pro model but seems well made and holds  50lb of feed/seed. On the downside it's an American make and all the caliberations are in lbs so I will have to work out what the settings mean...

Will let you know how I get on.

 

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Permalink Reply by Andy Thorne on April 12, 2011 at 22:04

Tim.

I use one of these for the majority of jobs:

Holds 3kg of crf which is enough for 75-100m2, so most small/medium gardens I do only need one or two fillings.  Really comfortable and quick to use, nice wide throw pattern. 

To just spread to the left only(alongside borders, paths etc) turn the lever anticlockwise, full width clockwise.

BTW It's only £13.30 (maybe +pp) from that link! Bargain :)

 

https://www.severndiy.co.uk/product_info.php?language=en&produc...

 

Andy

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Permalink Reply by Green-tech on April 13, 2011 at 9:30

Thats good news Tim.

Ask for Chris Swan when calling, He will be able to help you with anything you need.

Tim Coldrick said:

Thanks very much. Will contact your office tomorrow

Green-tech said:

To avoid the unnecessary spread of fertiliser and to avoid harm to neighbouring plants we would suggest you switch from a rotary spreader to a drop spreader. The AccuGreen 3000 would be the ideal way to go.

This will remove any chance of overspraying the borders & paths.

 

For prices & detailed information please call our office: 01423 332100

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