scotts hand spreader settings

1. What setting to put Scotts spreader on?
2. What do numbers on Scotts spreader mean?
3. What setting should my spreader be on?
4. How do you use a Scotts hand held spreader?
5. How do you calibrate a Scotts broadcast spreader?
6. Can you spread topsoil with a Scotts spreader?
7. What do numbers on spreader mean?
8. What are the numbers on Scotts Turf Builder?
9. How do you calibrate a fertilizer spreader?
10. Can I spread Scotts Turf Builder by hand?
11. How do you spread Turf Builder without a spreader?
12. How do you set up a seed spreader?
13. Will grass seed grow if I just throw it down?
14. Can you spread topsoil with a fertilizer spreader?
15. Should I put topsoil over grass seed?
16. What is a Scotts standard broadcast spreader?
17. Can you use Scotts EZ Seed in a spreader?

What setting to put Scotts spreader on?

For application using a pushed broadcast spreader, Scotts recommends a setting of 5 1/2 when overseeding and a bare-lawn setting of 8 1/4. With a handheld broadcast spreader, Scotts recommends a setting of 4 when overseeding or seeding a new lawn but suggests that the sower make two perpendicular passes for new areas.

What do numbers on Scotts spreader mean?

If it is a Scotts basic broadcast spreader, the number represents the number of pounds of fertilizer placed over 1000 sq ft. For application using a pushed broadcast spreader, Scotts recommends a setting of 5 1/2 when overseeding and a bare-lawn setting of 8 1/4. ...

What setting should my spreader be on?

Set your spreader so that it's ¾ open when engaged. If, for example, the spreader is calibrated 1 to 20, set it at 15. Place eight pounds of Milorganite into the spreader's hopper. This is about one-fifth bag, or 8 lbs., of Milorganite, which is equivalent to 24 cups.

How do you use a Scotts hand held spreader?

Hold spreader over pavement when filling. Sweep up any spilled product. Adjust spreader selector settings. Pull trigger and turn crank clockwise while walking at normal speed across area to be covered with product.

How do you calibrate a Scotts broadcast spreader?

How do I calibrate my Scotts spreader?

1. Turn the micrometer to setting six.
2. Turn the spreader upside down so that the handle is on the ground.
3. Press the control lever with your foot until it touches the handle.
4. Examine the shutoff bar inside the hopper.
5. Turn the black screw at the bottom end of the control wire with a small wrench to adjust the shutoff bar.

Can you spread topsoil with a Scotts spreader?

You can spread topsoil evenly and accurately over the lawn by using a drop-spreader, or you can spread topsoil simply by flinging it with a shovel.

What do numbers on spreader mean?

If it is a Scotts basic broadcast spreader, the number represents the number of pounds of fertilizer placed over 1000 sq ft. 1.

What are the numbers on Scotts Turf Builder?

Turfbuilder with Weed & Feed or Insect Control

The fertilizer analysis is 28-0-3 or 28 percent nitrogen, no phosphorous, and 3 percent potassium. Scotts Turf Builder with Summer Guard not only provides insect protection for a lawn but also helps strengthen turf against heat and drought.

How do you calibrate a fertilizer spreader?

How to Calibrate a Spreader

1. Determine the amount of fertilizer needed for 100 sq. ft. For example, the fertilizer bag weighs 25 lbs. and covers 5,000 sq. ...
2. Place this amount in the spreader.
3. Mark off the area. For a rotary spreader, use a 10-foot by 10-foot area (100 sq. ft). ...
4. Apply using the suggested setting.

Can I spread Scotts Turf Builder by hand?

The product label for Scotts Turf Builder Bonus S Southern Weed and Feed 2 does specify that the product should not be applied by hand or in a hand-held device. This restriction may be in place to limit the risk of exposure for the applicator, such as skin contact.

How do you spread Turf Builder without a spreader?

If you have no other way to do it, you can certainly spread it by hand. Just make sure to use gloves and apply it very carefully. Walk backward, throwing fertilizer out as you go in a sweeping motion. Of course, you can use water-soluble or liquid fertilizers with a hose too.

How do you set up a seed spreader?

Set the spreader to a light coverage (try a 1/4-in. to 3/16-in. hole in the hopper), apply the product over the recommended square footage, and check how much product you have left in the hopper. Adjust the dial to spread the remaining material over the same area, going perpendicular to the first pattern.

Will grass seed grow if I just throw it down?

The simple answer is, yes. Beyond just throwing the seed out into the lawn and not performing any grass maintenance there is a whole world of lawn care. ... Even though the seeds will sprout if just thrown on the surface of the dirt there are negative effects of planting the seed in that fashion.

Can you spread topsoil with a fertilizer spreader?

You can spread topsoil evenly and accurately over the lawn by using a drop-spreader, or you can spread topsoil simply by flinging it with a shovel. The topsoil must be dry enough to spread in small chunks or it will not spread uniformly.

Should I put topsoil over grass seed?

You don't need to turn the topsoil over. Just break it up so the new grass seeds' roots can easily grow through. If you just have a small area to seed, a digging fork will do the trick. For larger areas, consider a core aerator.

What is a Scotts standard broadcast spreader?

The Standard Broadcast Spreader from Scotts is ideal for fast application for mid-sized lawns. ... The spreader comes ready to use -- pre-assembled and pre-calibrated. The newly designed poly hopper holds up to 10,000 square feet of lawn fertilizer and spreads a swath up to 5-feet wide.

Can you use Scotts EZ Seed in a spreader?

Answer: Per the manufacturer, Scotts EZ Seed Patch and Repair Sun and Shade should be applied with a spreader.