© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/hmgd-Lawn_and_Garden-Spreaders-All Recent content written about Spreaders en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_398701661828?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author louieandbaby - I had a Scott's cheap Speedy Green broadcast spreader for about 20 years it had plastic wheels but worked great it finally broke and it was time for a new one. I searched the web and after reviewing all the spreaders in my price range I decided on the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~398701661828 Sun, 29 Jul 2007 21:20:08 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_398701661828?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_373284441732?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author jimshoe - I just came in from another frustrating round of trying to use my Scott’s AccuGreen 3000 spreader. I’m hot, tired, and not very happy. I bought this Scott’s spreader after struggling (for far too long) to get product application rate settings for... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~373284441732 Fri, 8 Jun 2007 14:53:55 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_373284441732?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_280718577284?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author alibes - So, sometimes after World War II, the stereotype of a suburban house wrapped by the green grass carpet was developed. The times were hard, microwave was not invented yet, and folks needed something to ease their minds... If this is you, you then... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~280718577284 Sat, 18 Nov 2006 21:24:39 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_280718577284?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_258552073860?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author masterdg22 - I purchased this spreader 5 years ago. This year the axle broke (rusted through). Very odd since I wash it out and keep it garaged, but I guess the fertilizer water wears on the metal extra quick. I called scotts and they shipped a new axle for my... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~258552073860 Mon, 25 Sep 2006 23:17:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_258552073860?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_230641995396?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author 42ENGLISH - I have turned into quite the gardener since I moved to my new house. I am a single mother who can&#146t afford professionals for every job around the house so I have to jump in and get it done myself. Using the right tools helps you get the job done... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~230641995396 Wed, 10 May 2006 19:40:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_230641995396?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_225893518980?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tstoehr - I have owned 3 spreaders previously and they all fell apart surprisingly quickly. I wanted to get "the last spreader I'd ever have to buy". My previous was one of Earthway's cheaper models so I was hesitant to try another. I wanted the Shindaiwa but that... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~225893518980 Sat, 8 Apr 2006 21:21:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_225893518980?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_194396982916?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author tedk616 - Agri-Fab builds a nice looking 175 lb. tow behind spreader that could use some additional engineering. It potentially is the best spreader available except for a major... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~194396982916 Sun, 28 Aug 2005 19:17:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_194396982916?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_176177450628?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author compu_squid - I picked this up at a Lowes near me and it really sucks. I made the mistake of trying to get away cheap but my Florida St. Augustine Grass is much to thick for spreader. I had trouble pushing this unit through the grass since the wheels would meet much... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~176177450628 Mon, 11 Jul 2005 21:04:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_176177450628?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_181934263940?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bbedard3 - I purchased the Speedy-green 1000 lawn spreader 2 years ago and I have been very pleased with its ease of use and light weight until yesterday. For the most part it is almost unbreakable. However,I found its Achilles heel. While every other part on the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~181934263940 Mon, 2 May 2005 21:24:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_181934263940?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_179830492804?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nikon_lover - I purchased this product as my first spreader for my wife and my new house. This will be our first home ever and the yard will need lots of work as the previous owner has left it in bad shape. We have about 4000-5000 sq.ft. of lawn to treat and the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~179830492804 Wed, 13 Apr 2005 00:12:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_179830492804?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_159514594948?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author caithnessfan - I decided this year to winterize my lawn on my own rather than pay someone else to do it for me. I have a large-ish yard (130' x 140') and really should have gotten a push spreader but had a tight budget. Off to Wally world I went to get my winter... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~159514594948 Mon, 25 Oct 2004 22:03:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_159514594948?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_146276060804?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author golferinfr - I bought my Scotts Handy Green ll last fall and basically have not stop using it. This small machine comes in handy when needed in emergencies. I have two of these spreaders in each truck, with zero turn mowers if you go to fast making turns you will... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~146276060804 Sun, 4 Jul 2004 11:49:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_146276060804?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_145285353092?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author detlionsfan - I am very disappointed with this product. The construction and performance is poor. The spreader gets clogged easily and I was using Scotts Turfbuilder with Weed Control. I tried using it three times and gave up because after a few passes it would... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~145285353092 Sun, 27 Jun 2004 20:13:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_145285353092?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_145390210692?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lllopez - Nutz & Boltz The Scott Speedy Green 3000 is a utilitarian dream. Not only is it light, easy to maintain and conveniently stored&#133it works beautifully! I should mention now that this Scotts Speedy Green 3000 is a stripped down unit that would... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~145390210692 Sun, 27 Jun 2004 10:41:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_145390210692?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_145221258884?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author golferinfr - I had to buy a spreader on my mowing route last month because a special customer wanted to get fertilized and I thought I could use another in my lawn care arsenal. Well I was kinda disappointed. This Scotts Speedy 3000 is an alright spreader for... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~145221258884 Fri, 25 Jun 2004 21:50:54 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_145221258884?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_144597683844?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author popsrocks - When it comes to mundane, at least to me, chores in the garden like adding fertilizer, grass seed and other products I like to get it over with quickly and as painlessly as possible. I must also admit that my goal for a lawn is GREEN. I don't need a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~144597683844 Mon, 21 Jun 2004 10:34:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_144597683844?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_140525866628?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lllopez - In a perfect world, there would be not need to give a second thought to lawns, and all that would be necessary is a tall glass of your favorite drink and a lawn chair for summer free time. Well, it&#146s certainly nice to dream but the harsh reality is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~140525866628 Tue, 18 May 2004 20:35:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_140525866628?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_139029483140?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tizzo - I've had my Scott's AccuGreen 3000 drop spreader for as long as I've had my house -- just over three years. Selecting a drop spreader over a rotary or broadcast model was a no-brainer for me. I have a very small and irregularly shaped yard with... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~139029483140 Mon, 17 May 2004 15:46:31 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_139029483140?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_137612791428?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rfuscjr - WHY SCOTT'S BRAND? This Scott's Speedy Green spreader replaces a 10 year old model. To be honest I did not even think twice about buying another Scott's spreader. The company has always stood behind their products, answered questions when I called and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~137612791428 Thu, 22 Apr 2004 00:23:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_137612791428?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_136167198340?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Mimi369 - I wanted to surprise my husband by seeding and fertilizing the lawn in several bare, unattractive patches. At Wal-Mart, I purchased a Scotts Easy Hand-Held Spreader, some grass seed and fertilizer. I figured that I could do a great job using the small,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~136167198340 Fri, 9 Apr 2004 03:30:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_136167198340?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_131397684868?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author golferinfr - Well since Dad bought his new Simplicity Broadmoor mower, he needed a hook up broadcast spreader to go behind it. I tried to get him to either purchase a Earthway or a Agri- Fab ride behind spreader, but in that case I failed. When coming to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~131397684868 Fri, 27 Feb 2004 09:08:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_131397684868?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_130982121092?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author golferinfr - When selecting the right spreader for your fertilizing and other lawn care needs, I hope you will find this spreader amongst the better brands out on the market. This Earthway Broadcast Spreader 2050 is a reliable spreader that will give... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~130982121092 Tue, 24 Feb 2004 10:24:25 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_130982121092?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_124536589956?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author golferinfr - This last year I was being called to aerate some bigger estates around my area and using my regular walk behind aerator made it to time consuming and just too much of a workout. Time to go to my favorite store, Lowes. I looked at 4... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~124536589956 Sun, 4 Jan 2004 14:06:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_124536589956?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_115661115012?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author derwally - This is an OK spreader that does a fairly accurate job of placing materials. There a few problems that a potential buyer should be aware of: 1) Settings are available only for Scotts products. Scotts feels each fertilizer company should provide setti... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~115661115012 Thu, 16 Oct 2003 12:39:06 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_115661115012?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_114794335876?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author lawnguy - I purchased this spreader for to use at my home hoping for something with better quality than what Home Depot sells. It was just as bad. It did not spread evenly leaving my lawn with green stripes and was very tipsy when ½ full. I went to my local Do-I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~114794335876 Tue, 7 Oct 2003 10:09:04 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_114794335876?linkin_id=8003929