What do numbers mean on Scotts mini spreader?

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What do numbers mean on Scotts mini spreader?

For fertilizer spreaders the numbers usually represent the amount of fertilizer that is to be applied over a specific square feet of land. On spreaders you can find numbers such as 5, 5 and a half or 18 and a half.

What setting should I set the Edgeguard Mini for fertilizer?

When applying grass seed for a new lawn, or repairing bare spots, set the orange dial to 13. For overseeding applications, set the dial to 7 1/2. Using your Edgeguard Mini broadcast spreader correctly will ensure accurate, even coverage and reduce wasting costly seed.

What setting should I set my Scotts spreader?

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.

How do you use Scotts Turf Builder edge Guard Mini?

Fill hopper with Scotts® lawn fertilizer or grass seed. Turn orange rate dial to the desired “Broadcast/Rotary Spreader” setting listed on the back of each Scotts® product. To apply product begin walking, then squeeze and hold trigger. NOTE: Each pass should be within 1.5 metres (5 ft.)

What should I look for in a broadcast spreader?

Considerations in Spreader Selection

  1. Overall size of the area to be seeded.
  2. Shape of the area, such as lines, corners or curves.
  3. Terrain of the seeding area.
  4. Degree of precision needed.
  5. Time concerns or constraints.
  6. Number of obstacles, such as trees and garden beds.

How do you determine spreader settings?

Calibrating Your Spreader

  1. Divide 100 by the square foot the bag of fertilizer covers.
  2. Multiply the weight of the bag by this number.
  3. The answer is the amount of fertilizer needed to cover 100 sq. ft.
  4. Place this amount in the spreader.
  5. Mark off a 10 ft. x 10 ft. area.
  6. Apply using the suggested setting.

What setting should my spreader be on?

Place your spreader setting on a low setting (usually one-fourth of the spreader setting range or less). Spread the material over a 50 x 20-foot area (1,000 square feet). If there is material left over, increase your setting. If you come up short, decrease your setting.

What are the numbers on Scotts Turf Builder?

Turfbuilder with Weed & Feed or Insect Control Scotts Weed & Feed contains 1.82 percent 2,4-D and mecoprop, commonly known as MCPP, to kill a variety of weeds including dandelions. The fertilizer analysis is 28-0-3 or 28 percent nitrogen, no phosphorous, and 3 percent potassium.