SPREADERS

To get a green, healthy lawn, you will need to apply treatments (in particular fertilisers) and seed to your lawn, so you will need an effective way to evenly spread them. When you are looking for a spreader, you will have a few different options of spreaders that you could purchase

Hand Spreader - 5/10

The hand spreader is the cheapest option that you will have and you will normally get these from £10. They are handheld and release the seed or treatment by turning a handle on the device. Generally, these really aren’t that great and you way as well spread the treatment by hand rather than invest in one. 

If you have a small lawn, then you may be able to use this type of product, but they don’t give a very even spread and don’t really offer much benefit. The general consensus on these is to avoid them and opt for a drop or rotary spreader.

 If you are looking for a hand spreader, try Evergreen's hand spreader.

Drop Spreader - 7/10

Drop Spreaders are the mid-range option of the 3 and you will start to see these from around £20. The treatment is placed in the hopper on the spreader and the spinning of the wheels causes the treatment to fall out of the bottom of the spreader. This process is then normally controlled by a release or trigger on the handle. 

These can be a little tricky to use and drop the treatment in fine lines as you walk along, so you need to track your path to ensure full coverage. If you fail to do so, you will end up with patchy or stripey results, so you need to be careful with these. 

However, if done correctly, then you will be able to spread treatment on your lawn effectively and evenly. These tend to be a good option with a medium sized lawn but may start to struggle when getting to a larger lawn. 

When purchasing a drop spreader, you are normally better to avoid the budget end of these so try to opt for a brand that you know. Checking out the reviews for these will normally give you a good indication.

The drop spreader from Scotts is normally a good option that is sturdy and doesn't break the bank.

Rotary Spreader - 9/10

The Rotary Spreader is the top pick when it comes to spreaders and as such, these will be a higher price. You will normally start to see these from £30, so they are not a big step up in cost compared to the drop spreader. They work in a very similar way to a drop spreader but rather than simply dropping the treatment onto the lawn, they are distributed by a rotating spreader which maximises an even distribution over your lawn. 

These work brilliantly on medium and large lawns and prevent the possible striping that you may get from a drop spreader. They are easy to use and give a nice even spread.

The price difference between these and a drop spreader isn’t especially great and they will normally last a long time, so spending that little extra may be a good option if you are unsure between a drop and rotary spreader.

Just like a drop spreader, you are normally better to avoid the budget end of these so try to opt for a brand that you know. Checking out the reviews for these will normally give you a good indication.

For your rotary spreader, Scotts also do a great option