DIY Lawn Care - Which Spreader Setting To Use For Fertilizer Applications

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5 жыл бұрын

Spreader settings - how to choose the right one - for beginners and advanced lawn care enthusiasts alike.
Just during the editing of this, I can see where it may be confusing. I got lucky in that my first guess on setting hit the 3lb/1000 mark pretty close. And that is the point - as a very general rule, that 1/3 of max is going to be near that 3lb/1000 mark. It just kind of works that way but if yours does not, then you use the finding from your first test to dictate the setting you use for your second test... until you dial it in. Use Milo for these tests and use different sections of the lawn. Don't keep hammering the same spot!
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@Thelawncarenut 5 жыл бұрын

This week's lawn care podcast kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rsWRptd8v52sc6M.html

@kevindowe 5 жыл бұрын

Great to see you getting back to basics. Your growth has been phenomenal, but you still manage to tap into the needs of the budget conscious viewers 👍.

@JDMJDK 5 жыл бұрын

We just broke out of winter weather, I’m ready to throw down some product!! You always get me pumped to DOMINATE my neighbors every season. Thanks Big Dawg!!!

@runout74 5 жыл бұрын

First, I want to say THANK YOU LCN for the updated warm season guide! I am neck deep in it and this is year two that I am using your methods. My neighbor has been working hard on her lawn all Fall and Winter. In just 6 days, my yard went from dormant to beautiful. DOMINATED!!! I just wish I could see her jaw drop. :-)

@Thelawncarenut 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro! glad you are seeing results. Great to hear!!!

@texasmh4973 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Allyn. Thanks for your commitment to the DIY community!

@Gillysaurxx 5 жыл бұрын

Allyn, watching your videos brings me comfort and reminds me of when i lived in Florida! Keep up the great work buddy, cant wait to see what you got in store for the rest of the year!

@MrJohnnyScrabble 5 жыл бұрын

Didn't find this version confusing at all. I though last years video was easy to follow and understand, but this years revision is just that much easier. Well done sir. Thank you for all that you do. Here's hoping your guidance will help continue my "Rental Lawn Rehab" project this year here in central Iowa!

@benh580 5 жыл бұрын

I never understood why hank hill was so obsessed with his lawn, but now that I have a house, I get it. Thanks for all these informative videos. My lawn is really starting to come together.

@MsTonya417 5 жыл бұрын

Another great video AL ! This really helped me to understand how much product I will be putting down and not just using the rates on the bags of fertilizer or fungicide. Thank you

@johna6917 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Allyn! Best explanation I seen yet. Love your videos and the cold weather program.

@brookspatriciaoutdoors81 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome Info Allen. I’m just starting a new part time lawn care service and I am trying to learn as much about the weed and feed methods so I can be of better service to my clients, your videos help a lot. Thanks form Brooks here at Middleground Turf Pros in Statesboro Ga.

@grierzimmerman6464 5 жыл бұрын

Spreader settings that makes sense!! Thanks for cracking the code for the rest of us!!

@woodnyardjunkie 5 жыл бұрын

Residential spreader for residential viewers! Smart man!

@samagnetfisher8405 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Fellow youtuber..just love what your doing here.. Your vlogs are very interesting and quite educational. I love that you take the time to explain what you are doing. Showing my fellow youtubers some love all the way from South Africa 🇿🇦 keep them comming.

@superameric8 5 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I needed to see! Love the channel! Thanks!

@BertCollins 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Allyn for all you do. this is a great video hard to find settings for a Scotts spreader, it's always a challenge.

@rdzed3505 5 жыл бұрын

I keep my Earthway on 12 for everything. Was one told that the easiest way to convert a Scott's spreader setting to an Earthway is add 8 to the setting. So if the suggest setting for a Scott's spreader is 5, add 8 to get the Earthway setting of 13. Never had issues with that rule of thumb. Cheers.

@ggarza714 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your response I just used my edgeguard for the first one today dropping lime & crabgrass preventer I had a 5000 square foot bag and a once over at the 5 setting didn’t seem like it used much. Even at 8 I traversed the yard 3-4 times to empty the spreader. I believe 10 is going to be the setting when I use it on Sunday

@itshomelife 5 жыл бұрын

I’m team 2600a+ too and it works great! Good info Mr Nut!

@laurap9956 5 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU for explaining this. It all makes sense now. Appreciate you!!

@CalebsPropertyMaintenance 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Allyn! I think a lot of people over think it when it’s really not that complicated.

@BladeRunner-td8be 3 жыл бұрын

Only 3 minutes into this and I know this video is top notch. I'm here because as usual I had to learn the hard way. Scotts weed and feed (emphasis on "weed".) dumped out of my spreader after I manhandled it a little :) no damage. The spreader was set so badly was using WAY too much is what happened to get me going heh but actually did get about 1/3 of my lawn finished and went to my little hand weeder and it took some time and quite certain not a good coverage and wasted it too. First time doing this so I get a little bit of a pass. 62 years old and taking care of disabled father it's his lawn. "Doctor - Street Cred ?" lol I just noticed you weighed 3 pounds of practice application but take into account the weight of the bucket. Wouldn't surprise me if that bucket is aprox. 1/2 pound + or - a few ounces. Never mind about this if you already set the pull scale to account for this and I'll bet you did based on seeing the scale now. Btw gorgeous neighborhood. Cheers, John Noe

@119Agent 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for demonstrating with spreader I just bought. Very convenient.

@colleenpalmer8416 2 ай бұрын

You explain things very well better than most,thanks.

@emiliaescobar7652 9 ай бұрын

Ty so much for this detailed video, just spent $89 & no manual, I need to see how it's used. Thanks for your time.

@TheLawnGuardian 5 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial, Allyn! You're an awesome teacher for this community.

@bolit4641 2 жыл бұрын

That's the information I was looking for. Thank you. Great video.

@samuelguzman3169 5 жыл бұрын

Great Vid, I was just waiting for this! thanks

@appalachianturf5116 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent vid Al, I put down 375lbs of fert+prodiamine today on 109000 sqft, setting 12 on my earthway.. 3.4lbs per 1000 was spot on for me!

@Thelawncarenut 5 жыл бұрын

you are a hero for walking that much land my friend!

@bryantlawnservicesunlimite2569 5 жыл бұрын

Very good visual explanation.

@raudijuan409 5 жыл бұрын

Allyn love your videos. Another possible video you could make is for those of us without irrigation systems. How to use impact sprinklers and if water timers are useful or just snake oil. Thanks.

@Methodical2 5 жыл бұрын

That's similar to how I do it. I use 12/13 setting (setting 10 and below is pretty much useless for the products I use) on my Earthway and test on my 1k sq' test portion on the lawn. Once I get the proper setting, I document all settings for all the material I use in my book and life is easier after that.

@Thelawncarenut 5 жыл бұрын

Here is the scale I used in the video to weigh the fert: amzn.to/2VWsQD1 works just fine for the price.

@brianbierenga7009 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Just ordered one

@yomammy13 5 жыл бұрын

Yep on order. And I have plenty of buckets to measure the products. Some of the easiest things can be so different for us. I was going to weigh the bag instead of dumping into a bucket...😏

@Thelawncarenut 5 жыл бұрын

@Robert Murphy smart! Just don't drop and spill the MILO in your bathroom ha ha!

@andrewgerhard2528 5 жыл бұрын

Lawn is looking really good, I can't wait for CarbonX to hit your store!

@dorbeas Ай бұрын

This was fantastic. I’ve been so frustrated with my spreader but it’s the poor craftsman that blames their tools. I’m going to calibrate my spreader this weekend.

@AllAboutDriveways Жыл бұрын

Nice driveway! Thanks for the great video!

@dgfrateman 5 жыл бұрын

Allen you are the man! Thanks for the video

@royalltop6410 5 жыл бұрын

Extremely helpful, love the vids

@markmaccione6757 5 жыл бұрын

This def helps to clear up a question I always ask myself when using a new granular product with no known setting. I also own that same spreader and my only gripe is that the product sometimes gets stuck in the chute opening and continues to dispense with the trigger released. Something to be aware of. Great video by the way 👍🏻

@Thelawncarenut 5 жыл бұрын

yes that happened to me a couple times. Those grains that get stuck can be annoying when stuff keeps leaking out lol

@lushlawns8904 5 жыл бұрын

Allyn your teaching to the D.I.Yer is top notch. They few always ruin things for the many. Especially in this day in age. Chin up and you keep doing you and Dominate your neighbors!

@Thelawncarenut 5 жыл бұрын

thanks bro!

@lushlawns8904 5 жыл бұрын

I'll support you any way I can. You and a few others really helped me when I got into this industry with the learning curve. I just bought your cool season program to help teach my son the business. He will be attending The LCN KZfaq university to get himself started. Thank you for all you do and you make learning enjoyable.

@bburdine 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks LCN!

@TRobertsIII 5 жыл бұрын

I thought you did a great job at explaining everything. I really enjoyed this video.

@Thelawncarenut 5 жыл бұрын

thanks!

@mmacejko929 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome explanation video. Very helpful 👍🏼

@Thelawncarenut 5 жыл бұрын

thanks bro

@trevormuggeridge4560 5 жыл бұрын

Aussie First😁👍👍 you should get a spreader like the Rebel, he nearly gets 4 bags of milo in it.Throw Er Down.Great information Al on spreader use .

@PaulsPrimeCuts 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent content! You’re the best in the business on KZfaq! You’re a better man than I am I would have to say that that spreader is the biggest hunk of💩 since SunJoe... luv u man

@christopherortiz8713 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir.. been getting education by your videos..just subscribed..

@TheGuitarShawn 5 жыл бұрын

Great info! As a clap-back; it's fantastic, too.

@charlottesumner2337 2 жыл бұрын

Dude that was an excellent video! I actually understand how to start taking care of my lawn. 😂

@johnclarke6647 5 жыл бұрын

I use the cheapest one I can find because lime and ferterlizer will eat one up. I usually use a speedy green spreader from Scott, which I can catch on sale for less than $20 in the fall when Walmart unloads their summer products. My latest is the Eazy-Green, Edge Guard, just like you have. I set it on 5 for lime and 7 for Milo. Two bags of lime will cover about 2,500 square feet and will hold about 20# at a time of lime without getting unstable on uneven ground, garden hoses, Or a rake you left in the yard. I roll one bag of Milo on my front yard, 2,500 square feet, with the 7 setting. I set the spreader on whatever a bag of Scott’s Turf Builder if it has a setting identified on the bag. I think the last I rolled of Turf Builder said 3 and 1/4 and it would cover 5,000 feet, so I put one bag of it on the whole yard. I do not weigh anything. I just throw ‘er down, as you say. If I run out I get more or skip an area or two, until the next time -next month. You have to please all kinds of folks and I only have to please me. If I ever changed spreaders then I would have to recalculate my settings.

@dougyankunas3104 5 жыл бұрын

My lawn is about 5000 sq ft . I use 2 bags of miloganite for the yard . However, I use a 60 gallon trash can and make a tea . I put both bags in the trash can and add water and a air pump for circulation . Over the course of a week to 10 days, I send the tea through my sprinkler system.

@bradleyryancreative5112 5 жыл бұрын

How's that been working for you? I tend to throw down the milo but when I need a quick bump I'll dissolve some 34-0-0 and use a hose end sprayer

@Jeff-ik3hn 5 жыл бұрын

Bradley Ryan Creative what do you use for the 34 0 0?

@bradleyryancreative5112 5 жыл бұрын

I'll take a look when I get home. I know it was a generic white bag for about $15 from lowes. All I really cared about was the analysis

@TheFantasticphotos 5 жыл бұрын

Awsome video and very helpful thks

@phillipstevens6628 5 жыл бұрын

I’m a little late on this one but good work. I’ve got a mini version of that spreader for a 3k sq ft lawn, and it’s pretty true. The trigger is a little flimsy but over does a great job. Will next video talk about an multiplication for larger apps. For example, if a rate is 5lbs or 6lbs per thousand, once you know what 3 lbs comes out as, you can just adjust up to a setting for a higher rate?

@stevenorcio307 2 жыл бұрын

LCN you always have great reference videos to come back to, thank you. Just got a house in southwest Florida and the lawn is so so. I have lots of chick weed and others so today, 1.2.2022, I put down Sunniland 20 0 6, I'll be back down in two weeks to see the outcome. Depending on what I see I bought some Spectracide Weed Stop for St Aug lawns to get the problem areas. Then we'll see. ??? Thoughts? Thank you

@dwmedley06 5 жыл бұрын

Ha I applied fertilizer this past weekend. Same spreader, setting 10 and went over my yard twice. I’ll be mowing 6 days a week ha

@LetsRVtv 5 жыл бұрын

This was a good one. This makes a when throwing it down.

@markf4895 5 жыл бұрын

Wow thank u for the video, very informative. Now I have to wait for the snow to melt.

@Thelawncarenut 5 жыл бұрын

wont be long now!

@YardGuy 5 жыл бұрын

Sweet! The snow has finally melted here in WI and that means I can get my $5 Scotts garage sale spreader out of the garage again! I zip tie my own edge guard!

@bemerbrilliance9030 5 жыл бұрын

please share on how you did that!

@YardGuy 5 жыл бұрын

@@bemerbrilliance9030 I will pull the spreader down this weekend and do it up for ya.

@jamesonmurphrey8583 5 жыл бұрын

Another great video for beginners! Your spreader teaching has turned me from throw down zero to hero. (I had watched your other video you did a year or so ago). My earthway had some issues mid use when I was spreading lime, and I had to borrow my neighbor's Scott's spreader just like this one. Using your method, I was able to transition from one spreader to another and still get a good application. Excellent content sir.

@Thelawncarenut 5 жыл бұрын

awesome! and that is exactly why I do this!

@drewmadere9935 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Allyn, I just moved to a new location and have my super recycler,soil test kit,on it way and will start working on the new Centipede sod to dominate the new neighborhood......

@Thelawncarenut 5 жыл бұрын

nice and congrats on the new place!

@countdown2xstacy 4 жыл бұрын

Great information Thanks

@silvrbreez 5 жыл бұрын

What do you set your Earthway on for the 12lbs/1000SF Milo app?

@brickit26 5 жыл бұрын

I wonder if any of your neighbors get anxiety when they see your garage door opening up just knowing they will be dominated all season long.

@garrettscott4094 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir may I have another!

@AsLawnandLandscaping 5 жыл бұрын

Is enjoy the “throw” a new thing? For the spreader!

@Nattidaddy 5 жыл бұрын

Grass Daddy sent me. Lookin forward to your duo channel if that’s what I should call it ?

@hoss83 5 жыл бұрын

I live in plant city Florida. I’m pretty sure soil temps are that high by now but thanks for the info I appreciate all the videos.

@Thelawncarenut 5 жыл бұрын

yes for sure, I am over here by Bradenton over by dare - we are warm, very warm.

@RussC123 4 жыл бұрын

Just ran across your channel, love it! Would this spreader be suitable for a half acre yard?

@techep3 5 жыл бұрын

I found some hydretain es plus 2 for cheap so I bought two 32 oz containers/sprayers. It says it can be applied at up to 5 times the general application rate so I plan to use the whole container(32oz) on my 1000 sf front yard as a first application, it won't be quite 5 times but it'll def be heavy. My question is when is a good window with temps to get this down, I assume shortly after preemergent when things are really starting to get active or am I way off?

@FrankSchwarzfree 5 жыл бұрын

I need the weather in NE Ohio to warm up so I can get back in the yard!

@Spockbacca 5 жыл бұрын

1st love every vid bro!

@SurviveTheDay 2 жыл бұрын

Your awn looks awesome. Damn I’m so jealous.

@kevinstewart3778 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe in the next video you can recommend or give your top 3 spreaders based on price and SQFT. Definitely would love to hear your thought process. Example: My lawn is 14k SQFT and I'm in the market for a new one. Quality, performance/Convenience, and price are the basic metrics most people look at. I mean Spyker's are nice, but do I/you really need to pay the premium over an earthway, which may be just as good...?

@tbdh20 5 жыл бұрын

You are in Florida (south) now. Hell strip not parkway. Great content 👍

@hoss83 5 жыл бұрын

Any seed you recommend? I have only a fence and then my house for shade in the back yard depending on what time of day it is.

@redgar6467 5 жыл бұрын

You think it might be a good idea to test walking at 3,5mph before the test? For those without a device, any tips on measuring that?

@KEVINRENSON 5 жыл бұрын

Allyn please do an uneven lawn video. My lawns is super uneven to the point I will break my riding mower! I top dressed it last year but this year it's uneven again!

@benharrison1069 5 жыл бұрын

A good, simple explanation, Allyn. Easy for anyone to follow. Just one question - Why did you not do a trim pass around the entire 1,000 sf area? By doing it the way that you did in the video, didn't you either throw some product into the street or not treat the lawn all the way to the curb edge? The same would be true of throwing product into the beds.

@Thelawncarenut 5 жыл бұрын

the edge guard on this spreader isn't a true edge guard so doing too many trim passes throws off the rates. a true edge guard shuts off half the flow - this one doesn't = it just throws the full heavy app in a small area. Kind of complicated but it's just something we have to work through with cheaper equipment.

@w4mkh 4 жыл бұрын

Watched this during the middle of the pandemic. Not mus "doctor" street cred i wearing a mask these days. But a great video. Going to use my Scotts spreader to throw down some milo this evening. Off to do my yard measurements.

@camcam1676 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Scott’s is not sharing the conversion of the settings on there spreaders. You get by sub

@matthewcampanile6193 3 жыл бұрын

Can you tell us what are good fertilizers to use for the seasons. Such as winter, early spring, late spring, and summer! Even for weed / feed and when to apply. I live in California and have fescue. Thank you!

@usc529 5 жыл бұрын

Can you liquid mix nitrogen+weed killer+bug killers+humic ? or is it better to separate certain application? thanks

@neverstopneverstopcruising 5 жыл бұрын

Curious if you would calibrate the "Dual Broadcast Spreader" by Scott's the same way? 4 sets of openings and two spreader wheels. Guessing yes just the spread is further? Hmmmm....

@PJG1710 4 жыл бұрын

HI, GREAT PRESENTATION... i HAVE SCOTT'S DLX EDGEGUARD.. I PUT DOWN BARRICADE THE OTHER DAY WITH A SETTING OF 4, per Southern States local store in ZIP 27253... iS THAT OK..? I have 12K yard. Secondly, pushing it in my yard was a task with those wheels. Can I change them out for larger wheels for a better roll? THANK YOU!

@MrRockBluff 5 жыл бұрын

Have you had any problems with the agitator on that Scott’s? I just got one 2 weeks ago and half way through my yard the agitator broke off. Scott’s is sending me a replacement. Hopefully it a little tougher!

@ericmorton6986 4 жыл бұрын

Are all Scott’s spreaders pretty consistent in what their setting is I have the deluxe and wondered if five on yours is the same as five on mine?

@nolancutler1881 4 жыл бұрын

I noticed in your new version of the cool season guid your pounds on the ground for starter fert and milo are lower... why is that?

@sesty1919 5 жыл бұрын

waiting on spring.... similar to a watched pot doesnt boil.. checking soil temps everyday doesnt make them heat up any faster.

@mark33545 4 жыл бұрын

are the edgeguard dlx MINI spreads settings the same as the full size? I have the mini and they never include settings for it, but they always include the settings for the full size edgeguard.

@ColonelK0rn1 5 жыл бұрын

When are we going to see a LCN garage organization tutorial? Hand tools are also very cool too, show us your arsenal. I haven't stepped up to a scabbard for my clippers, so what would you recommend? Also, I noticed your spray tanks always look clean, I've been using GCF's products for two years, they always seem to stain my tanks. Any recommendations?

@Thelawncarenut 5 жыл бұрын

you ask for so much! I better get to work ha ha!

@DaveD2488 Ай бұрын

So I have about a 3000 sqft back yard, I'm putting down some pelletized lime, I could use that 5 to 5 1/2 setting and make sure the pellets reach the tire tracks from each pass I make?

@skylar3967 5 жыл бұрын

What are the to bags that you speeded on your lawn.

@Homegardener55 5 жыл бұрын

Would I use number 5 if I'm using 12 pounds per 1000 for milo or would I need a wider opening

@jinx0192 5 жыл бұрын

Yard work then head to Ted Peters for lunch for a killer burger, German potato salad and a cold soda! Not a bad afternoon!

@07THE19 4 жыл бұрын

What are your thoughts on the drop spreader?

@kirkstapleton1903 5 жыл бұрын

valuable add to the curation of tools. If a granular product called for 6lbs /1000 would you advance the scotts spreader calibration to (10 - 11) or... walk the treatment zone 2x at setting of 5.0 -5.5 to get the specified coverage?

@Thelawncarenut 5 жыл бұрын

if you are new, then walk twice in opposite direction but once you become comfortable, go ahead and dial it up some and try and get it done in one pass.

@jgt157 5 жыл бұрын

I will need to know what setting to use for carbonx since I'm going to start using this for my monthly fert application starting in May.

@Thelawncarenut 5 жыл бұрын

I'll do some vids on that when I get some here myself lol

@dgoode2846 5 жыл бұрын

👍👍thank you

@Javier-ei9vi 5 жыл бұрын

On my way to to St. Pete Beach with the family maybe I can detour and pick up some LCN merch😂

@Thelawncarenut 5 жыл бұрын

spring break right now - be ready for lots of traffic at the beach!

@skiphoward4069 3 жыл бұрын

How do you adjust linkage on Scott broadcast spreader ?

@conway760 5 жыл бұрын

Allyn, hello from Orlando! What are your thoughts on Scott's Turf Builder southern lawn food? Tried to find a video on it but could'nt find one. That's all I've ever used. Might switch over to Milogranite this year, but not sure how it compares. Thanks for all the great info!

@Thelawncarenut 5 жыл бұрын

hey bro - I recommend you change up your ferts during the year and I like organics because they add carbon to the soil which is important for our sandy soils. Milorgnite is a good choice, or Sunniland All Natural which is made right in Sanford.