scotts whirl hand-powered spreader settings

1. What setting should my spreader be on?
2. What number do I set my Scotts broadcast spreader to?
3. How do you calibrate a fertilizer spreader?
4. Can you spread topsoil with a Scotts spreader?
5. What is Scotts spreader setting?
6. What is a Scotts standard broadcast spreader?
7. Can I spread Scotts Turf Builder by hand?
8. Can you use a hand spreader for fertilizer?
9. What setting should I use on Scotts spreader for lime?
10. Can I fertilize and overseed at the same time?
11. How do you calibrate a Lesco spreader?
12. Should I put topsoil over grass seed?
13. Will grass seed grow if I just throw it down?
14. Can you spread topsoil with a fertilizer spreader?

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.

What number do I set my Scotts broadcast spreader to?

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. Divide 100 by the square foot the bag of fertilizer covers.

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 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 is Scotts spreader setting?

The Scott's standard broadcast spreader setting is based on the number of pounds per 1000 square feet. For the product below, the application rate is 11.5 lbs/5000 square feet. If you reduce this, it becomes 2.3 lbs/1000 square feet... so the setting should be 2.3.

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 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.

Can you use a hand spreader for fertilizer?

Using a hand spreader isn't difficult. If you can walk the entirety of your yard, you can easily use this device to disperse seeds or fertilizer. ... Choose the setting for broadcast area if your spreader includes that option. Fill the hopper with seed or fertilizer.

What setting should I use on Scotts spreader for lime?

Pelletized lime should be applied every other year (approximately 15 lbs./1,000 ft²) once you have your soil pH to its optimum level, which is between 6.0 and 6.5.
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Lime.

Can I fertilize and overseed at the same time?

When seeding a lawn, you should never apply the fertilizer and seed together. This can cause an uneven distribution of the materials resulting in patchy areas or seedlings burned by excess fertilizer. It is best to spread the fertilizer just prior to planting the seed.

How do you calibrate a Lesco spreader?

To recalibrate your Lesco rotary spreader after a period of use, adjust the rate control arm to the "24" position. Open the operating lever and insert even-numbered LESCO Calibration Gauge into one of the open holes in the hopper bottom.

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.

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.