Spreader L

When reading reviews for this product bear in mind that Gardena make several different types of lawn spreaders and Amazon have listed them all together. This review is for the type 'L' drop spreader. I first bought a cheap hand held rotary spreader that did spread lawn fertilizer successfully. Unfortunately, it was too easy to spread the fertilizer onto the garden borders and paths too. The problem then is that the fertilizer contains a ferrous compound to kill moss and when it rained it left large rust stains on the concrete flags of the path, despite trying to brush the fertilizer off first. These stains are near impossible to remove even with proprietary acids and rust removers for concrete. Hence I've chosen a drop spreader which spreads the fertilizer only on the lawn. I considered several different makes of drop spreaders before deciding on this one. Gardena is a reputable German manufacturer and I've been pleased with the quality of some of their other products. The spreader was supplied in a substantial cardboard box complete with all the parts including the instructions and the 6 screws needed to assemble it. Assembly was quite simple and took only a few minutes, the only tool needed was a cross-head screwdriver, but a little force was required to insert the self-tapping screws. Another reviewer points out that the spring attaches directly to holes in the plastic and recommends that a metal ferrule would be better to avoid any chance of the plastic eventually splitting and I would agree with this. There is a plastic foot at the bottom of the spreader to keep it upright when stationary. This keeps the footprint of the spreader to a minimum and, unlike another type which uses protruding bars, enables the spreader to be stored more easily. The spreader is quite light in weight and could easily be hung on hooks for storage but no hooks are supplied. Gardena states that all the parts are rustproof, it can even be used to spread salt, and the spreader should be washed down after use. The quantity of fertilizer, seed etc. can be adjusted by slots in the handle that is connected to a steel cable to adjust the opening of a flap on the spreader or the flap can be closed completely by releasing the handle. IMPORTANT: the cable is connected to the handle with an orange plastic clip and two other reviewers have said that this clip detaches in use, one reviewer includes a video showing this. However, this can only be because the clip was not correctly attached to the handle. The instructions clearly show that there's a right way and a wrong way to attach it (see photograph). If fitted correctly the clip will not come off. There are notches in the handle that this clip goes into and this controls the dosage of the product being spread. I tested it with the recommended 32 grams of lawn treatment on a white sheet to ascertain how fast I had to move it and how even it spread the granules. This wasn't successful because it dropped most of it as soon as I opened the flap with the handle. It was more successful when I increased the quantity to 96 grams and covered 3 times the area but still dropped a lot when I first opened the flap. I think to be able to spread it at the correct dosage it needs to have a much larger quantity than a small test area and you need to move the spreader before opening the flap. I also think it would help to reduce the dosage for each pass and to go over the ground again but at 90 degrees across. I've hosed it down (don't do this where lawn treatment may leave rust stains), wiped it and left it to dry completely in the sun. I wanted to review this without waiting too long after I received it because the lawn treatment instructions say to apply it in April so I'll update my review when I've treated the lawn next month. So far though I'm prepared to give it 5 stars for the ease of assembly and quality of manufacture and 4 stars for how easy it is to spread until I update my review. 18-05-2024: I need to update my review of the Gardena lawn spreader. Having used the spreader to put weed and feed (Westland all-in-one) on my lawn, I am mostly pleased with the result. I went up and down the length of the lawn and then went over it again from side to side. After a couple of weeks, the treatment has killed the moss and greened up the grass in most of the lawn, however, there were some bare patches where it appears the treatment killed the grass but this may have been down to me not moving it quickly enough. Also, because I only intend to put the treatment down in spring and autumn, I intended to disassemble the spreader and pack it away between treatments. Unfortunately, I hadn't realised that once the wheels are attached and the plastic caps are pushed in, then they can't be removed and the spreader cannot be put back in its box with its wheels on. If you wish to pack it away between uses, I therefore recommend that you leave off the plastic caps in the centre of the wheels.

Holds about 400g of seed, not the 1 kilo shown. Easy enough to fill though. Design has two significant flaws. The button that you must press with your thumb to open the hopper up has to be held down all the time you are using it. Any redesign should have a 'locking' button to avoid this nuisance. The second issue is the shape of the hopper. Instead of the seed all collecting down to a single point, the shape of the hopper means you have to starting shaking the seed around about halfway through the spreading and then keep shaking it all the way to the end of the process as the seed gathers around the outside and at the front of the hopper. This causes a break to the rhythm and stops your concentration regarding how much you are applying. When full it works well as long as it is set on 3 (for grass seed). Setting 1 produces nothing useful, 2 produces such a sparse and inconsistent amount that it is not useful and 4 I did not try as setting 3 produces a good rate of spread and allowed me to cover the same ground three times (quickly) which permits a very good and thorough covering. Overall much better than by hand but hoping the next version will address the annoyances of hopper design and non locking release button.

As you’d expect with Gardena products this item is well put together using quality plastics. It is nice and compact and I used it to spread fertiliser on my lawn. The flow can be adjusted to deliver more or less product with every turn and the crank handle has a smooth, even motion and is easy to turn. It is easy to clean and looks like it is built to last.

Spent days trying to choose a lawn feed spreader after my old miracle grow drop feeder cable fell off. Good in some ways as we have moved and now have a much bigger lawn (circa 550m on one). I was nervous about moving over to a rotary spreader as our curvy lawn is encompassed by a long feature path. But luckily the Gardena has a clever lever that allows you to adjust the soread to a quarter circle so you don't get it on your path/patio - but the quarter circle cover say based on a clock 12 to 3 and not 12 to 9 (so you just have to set the dial to zero and back track if you need to do a quarter circle in a specific direction). See photo for radius settings. Another plus point is it stands up straight on it's own, not like my last one, so it has a smaller footprint. I've only used it the once and found it a breeze to use and will make the job a lot quicker than my old drop feeder (albeit that was more precise because you could see your tracks and know where you had been). Doing the full 9 to 3 half circle you can't always tell where your outer edges were. The instructions are beyong basic - 3 pictures! (see image below) - but relatively straight easy. But clotting the orange part in that you use to set your drop rate could be better explained. All in all very pleased with the outcome and wish I had found this model sooner - it didn't come up in my amazon search I found it via google! We paid £99 so I hope it lasts, but gardena tends to be more expensive - not always for a reason. The adjustable radius is what sealed the deal for me.

The Gardena Hand-Held Spreader M is a fantastic tool for evenly distributing fertiliser, grass seed, and even salt in winter. It’s lightweight, easy to use, and great for small to medium-sized lawns (up to 100m²). The adjustable spreading width (1-4m) makes it versatile for different applications, whether you're seeding a lawn, fertilising, or de-icing pathways in winter. The ergonomic handle and smooth crank mechanism make it comfortable to hold and easy to control, ensuring even coverage without clumping or waste. Pros: Versatile – works for seeds, fertiliser, and salt Adjustable spreading width (1-4m) for better control Lightweight and easy to use Ergonomic design with smooth crank mechanism Great for small to medium lawns (up to 100m²) Cons: Not ideal for large lawns – better suited for smaller areas Requires a steady hand for even distribution Overall, this Gardena spreader is a handy, efficient tool for anyone looking to easily and evenly distribute lawn care products. If you have a small to medium garden, this is a great investment. Highly recommended!

It came well packaged and was very easy to assemble as all I had to do was put the handle in place. It worked very smoothly but I have given four stars as it dropped too much grass conditioner in one place, however, that may be partly due to me not being used to it's operation. The settings are easy to select but they don't have the fine control that the Scotts spreader would have. I am impressed with the overall quality of the spreader and I particular like the fact that there is a guard to stop it throwing chemical or seeds where they don't belong, which is one of the reasons I decided to buy it.

A well made seed spreader that helps to distribute seeds accurately. Easy to use.

Good quality but I think it lets out too much seed even with the adjuster! The handle being on one side could make it difficult for left handed users.

Heeft enkele weken gewerkt, en blokkeert sindsdien. Helemaal gedemonteerd en terug in elkaar gestoken zoals het hoort, werkt nog steeds niet. Kwaliteit trekt op niets

広範囲な芝生に肥料散布どうしましたが、均等に散布でき大変ありがたい商品です。 秋の散布にも助かります。

Received quickly as always. Really good spreader. Used it for grass seed like also for thicker granules of fertilizer in my lawns. Great spread and you can control how much to use as there is a small knob for different types of granules

je l'ai acheté pour semer du gazon pour un petit terrain de 40 m2 , il est très facile d'utilisation et on peut régler le débit , le produit est de bonne qualité . Je regrette juste l'emballage à la réception , le produit était juste dans une enveloppe , heureusement il est arrivé non endommagé

Sencillo de montar y una distribución perfecta, de momento para abonar jardín, y el gatillo de apertura es genial para no desperdiciar material ni generar excesos en las maniobras de giro...