Which Lawn Spreader to Use // Scotts EdgeGuard Mini // Scotts Classic Drop // EarthWay 2600APlus
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- Опубліковано 26 лип 2024
- If you're a lawn care newbie and need to spread pre-emergent or fertilizer on your yard but don't have a lawn spreader then this video is for you. I'll give you the basics of the three spreaders I've used on my lawn - Scotts EdgeGuard Mini, Scotts Classic Drop, and EarthWay 2600APlus.
You'll learn the difference between a drop spreader and a broadcast spreader, but I won't overcomplicate it with details. I think you'll find that keeping it simple is the best way to go.
The object of the task is to get pre-emergent, fertilizer, or other lawn care products on the lawn, right? Yup! You can easily accomplish that with any one of these spreaders. No need to get technical. I just simply tell you my thoughts about which one to use.
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Great video! I've always used the old Scotts Edge-guard in the past until I had enough of them breaking/rusting. I'm trying out the Empro 100lb Professional spreader. It's been working great. Never used a drop spreader.
Thanks buddy. Never heard of that one. I'll have to look it up. Thanks for your input. Helps throw more options out there for folks to consider! With your size lawn, you need something on the professional side for sure! 👊
Thorough program your building bro. Keep knocking them out. Looking forward to the next one!
Thank you kind sir! Really enjoying it myself. Always great to remind myself of the basics and why I started enjoying it in the first place. As always, thanks for tuning in!
Great options. Thank you for the breakdown.
Appreciate ya watching!
Thank you for the help buddy 👍 great video
You're welcome bro. Anytime!
Nice Video. I borrowed my father's Scotts Broadcast Spreader from the 80's for years. It was some very old model they sold for only a short time, so nothing referenced it settings. However, it was very well built. After my move, I bought the Scotts EdgeGuard Mini. I love it! I got it off Amazon on sell for like $20 -- winter is a great time to buy these for cheap. The nicest part is that everything has a reference for its settings. I personally have tested the setting multiple times and they are right on. I know many people have said Scott setting can be off. Only thing I wish was the hopper was a little bit bigger so it could take a whole bag of Milo (I guess could have went with DLX, but was 3x the cost). I think the one thing that should be pointed out for anyone new (or that just has a new spreader) is that you should always use it for something low impact your first time to get use to the spread and the settings (e.g., throwing down Milo, Lime, etc.... anything where it does not have to be perfect like high N Synth Fert or Weed and Feed).
Thanks Joshua! That's awesome. That's what fathers are for! Exactly. Great advice! I waited until my third season in lawn care to do anything that wasn't organic. I wanted it to be dummy proof when I just got started so I could make mistakes and not be penalized. Solid solid tip! Thank you!
Budget lawns boi! ☕️☕️Reading the playbook like a champ! 😎👊
You got that right! Consider me the elementary school teacher! Haha!👊
Thanks for the information, I am new to this and have never spread any lawncare products. I do have access to the Scotts edge guard mini so I will be using that one. At least now i understand about the different kinds.
You're welcome. Glad it helps. Thank you for watching.
I use the Scotts drop spreader and the only issue i have is when i spread fertilizer when the lawn is wet. The holes sit low and water can splash up clogging the holes resulting in in less product being released.I dont have a very big front yard so it is very precise otherwise. For the back i use the 2600.
Good stuff bro! For me there is a spreader for every use. I mostly use the Scotts broadcast spreader for most granular ferts, but nothing is better for seeding than a solid drop-spreader. No better way to get consistent coverage.
Thanks dude. I feel ya there. It's nice to have options. Appreciate your feedback.
More simple tips. Thanks!
More to come!
Cool, I have the Scotts Wizz, Scotts Mini and Scotts DLX 💯
Nice setup. And they all do the trick!
I currently use the edge guard mini because i have ~ 2500 sq ft of grass. I’ve been looking at the 2600a plus but wasn’t sure if it’s worth it with my lawn size. I also like the fact that scott’s fertilizer and spreader setting chart are easily accessible. I’m thinking about switching the “Best” fertilizer aka Simplot. In that case, I may have to learn the new settings anyways.
Love my Earthway too it’s a champ
You got that right! Thanks for watching bro!
That's good video.
BOOM!! Spread it. I currently use a Scott's speedy green 3000 or something. $5 at a garage sale.
That's what I'm talkin' about. Mission accomplished for little $$$. I like your style!
@@BudgetLawns #same
Spreaders - yup. gotta have them. I am using Scotts edge guard. Wondering who has a spreader that the opening is on the front of the s[reader because then while walking and tipping the spreader forward makes more sense to me that having it at the middle or back of the spreader, and having to tip it back to get ALL of the product out!🙂
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I use a broadcast spreader and it's the Scotts safeguard mini and I have a huge dislike for it. It's not horrible for the price but If I could afford more I would go with either the Echo RB-60 right around $100 or the Earthway there is a Lesco that is pretty new that looks similar in design to the earthway but it looks better in my opinion... As for drop spreaders I feel they are probably best used for seeding and maybe salting a sidewalk. Nice video! I was just talking about spreaders today. Another thing I think that is fairly important when talking about spreaders is calibrating them! It's cool that Scott's products as well as other give settings for Scott's spreaders but it is just a guideline to get started. Make sure your putting out the proper amount of product for your application to save money and future headaches.
Awesome comment filled with lots of good insight and information. Appreciate you leaving that for everyone to see!👊
@@BudgetLawns Not a Problem. I don't make my own videos so I try to drop little nuggets where I can, on subjects I know at least a little about...
@@fescuefreddy6529 As you should. Very much appreciated!
I just upgraded fro the Edgeguard Mini to the 2600a as well. Can’t find any conversion charts. I haven’t used it yet and I’m dying to put it to use but was hoping to find a good starting number. How does the 2600a setting compare to the mini? Do you know where I can find a good conversion chart? Every product I see has Scotts settings but nothing has the Earthway for the most part? PS love your vids. I’m just learning and they’ve been a big help.
Thank you. Glad you find them helpful. I think there's a chart in the owners manual for the 2600A plus. I don't use any charts at all, though. I kinda just play around with it depending on the size of the product. I don't open it much. It takes 2 or 3 passes across the lawn, but I get a nice even spread going in different directions. I typically keep it set around 18 or 19 for fertilizer. Just make sure to open it a little and gradually open it more to find your sweet spot. Hope this helps. Thanks for the question. Appreciate ya watching!
Really appreciate your wisdom new garden channel here bro.
Thanks bro! Keep up your good work. I'm subbed.
@@BudgetLawns legend bro
My only issue with the big earthway type spreaders is they are meant more for commercial use putting out more product at once. I like to spoon feed with very light apps frequently and it’s not possible to do that with one of these. I find myself using a hand spreader most frequently, just the cheap type where you turn a lever with your hand to spread. I do own the earthway though and I love when I actually get to use it. It’s great for 8-1-8 xgrn and scotts grub ex.. no so great for light apps or urea or ammonium sulfate
Great points! Very good info for folks interested in a similar gameplan. I always dial my setting back to slow down the release. Sometimes I have to make 3 passes in different directions haha. So many ways to accomplish the goal. You've got yours figured out for sure! Thanks for watching as always!
Budget Lawns I would love to dial it back and do multiple passes, but it just doesn’t seem to work out for me... I think once the hole opening is big enough to allow the prills out, it’s too high of a setting for me. This is more of issue with light apps of a larger prill. I generally need to be around a 10-13 setting to get something to come out. Maybe I need to do more experimenting...
I have trouble trying to do light apps even with my Lesco 80lb. (Treating 20k here). I have a pretty good grip on my spreader calibration and my lawn layout so I shoot for single pass applications with more product flowing at a more consistent rate. I don’t recommend a novice start that way, but once you got the hang of it....
How do the Scotts mini compare with the Earthway size wise? I have a small garage, so storage space is an issue.
The Earthway is a bit bigger. If you're trying to save space, the mini might be better. Thanks for watching.
Did you ever have problems with product hitting the wheels on the Scotts Mini? My FIL had a Scotts Deluxe, the bigger brother to the mini, and it was striping machine!
No, never had any problems. Seems like i remember it being a solid little spreader at an affordable price.
I have with carbon X, I am looking at a 2600a to replace it.
Love mine!
I had the Scotts mini edgeguard. Worked excellent! Then I thought I want to be one of big dogs and by a Brinly 50lb bucket spreader. I wasted money on that. Too large swath for my property. I went back to the trusty Scott’s. It is easier to spoon feed too!😎👊☕️☕️☕️
LI Lawns FKA Striperman yup! I ruined the budget on that purchase👎
Fantastic comment George. That's what these videos and this section are all about. Sometimes the grass ain't greener on the other side. Bigger isn't always better. You just helped me show that. Thanks bro!👊
Amen!
Live and learn. Again, thank you for that! Great advice!
Absolutely dude!😎👊🍺
I don’t care what people say, the Earthway is a Cadillac compared to my Edgeguard DLX!
We are definitely riding high now my man! It was a fun first ride. Had to tinker with the setting because of particle size, but other than that it was smooth sailing!
how much area are you caring for with these spreaders? I love my Solo 421, no wheels, no problems.
Appreciate the question. I'm treating about 4K sqft.
For 4K, I don’t think you were crazy at all going with a drop spreader. Especially if granular weed & feed products were part of your program. More granules stick to wet broadleaves when gently dropped from above rather than having them come screaming into the turf canopy after being fired out of the Binford 7000 broadcast spreader!
I have had good success with the drop. Thanks for watching and commenting. Appreciate ya!
Scott's Elite works great for me. The dual rotors threw the product down most efficiently and accurately.
Right on bro. Great info about that unit. 👊
Scotts DLX Is horrible..... The wheels are too high and most of the fert just builds up on the inside of the wheel..... JUNK