What setting should my lawn spreader be on?

What setting should my lawn 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.

What should I set the spreader to for grass seed?

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. For drop spreaders, use a setting of 8 1/2 for overseeding and a bare-lawn setting of 12 1/2.

What do the numbers mean on a Scotts elite spreader?

Those numbers aren’t how many pounds per 1,000. They’re just a setting number. Some fertilizers will have the calibration number on the bag but more often than not you’ll have to calibrate it yourself by marking off an area and applying the fertilizer and then picking it up and weighing it to see how much you put down.

Can I put grass seed on top of grass?

The seed can be mixed with Lawn Topdressing and applied to the lawn jointly. This will save a bit of time and effort working the topdressing and seed into the surface. The seeded area must be kept moist, therefore, water your lawn after 2 or 3 days if no rain has fallen.

Where can I find the spreader settings on my lawn?

Spreader settings can be found on the “Details & Usage” tab on the product information pages. Or, you can use our spreader settings tool. If you still have questions, our experts are just a phone call away. Contact us at 1-800-543-TURF (8873).

How big does a rotary spreader set up?

Rotary Spreaders Spreader Range Setting: 3 lbs. / 1,000 sq. ft. Setting: 4 lbs. / 1,000 sq. ft. Setting: 5 lbs. / 1,000 sq. ft. 1-10 2 ½ 3 ½ 4 1-18 3 4 5 1-24 14 16 18 1-40 25 30 33

Where can I find the spreader settings for Scotts Turf Builder?

Spreader settings can be found on the “Details & Usage” tab for that product. Or, visit the spreader settings tool. Spreader settings for Scotts® lawn food can be found on product packages and the product information pages. Click here for the Scotts® Turf Builder® Lawn Food product page.

What are the settings for a drop spreader?

SUGGESTED SPREADER SETTINGS Drop Spreader Settings: First make two passes along the top of the area you’ll be covering. Then make two passes along the bottom of the area. Then move back and forth along the long part of the lawn.