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Scotts Turf Builder EdgeGuard Mini Broadcast Spreader Holds Up to 5 000 sq ft of Lawn Product
Last Updated: July 12, 2022 (Refresh Now)
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Usage
243easy to assemble, spreader, yard, spread, assemble and use
+93%
-7%
" ... Product came in a box, however the assembly took less than 2 minutes. ... Easy to use . ... spreads evenly and is very simple to use! ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... easy to use - pull the level and off it goes. ... "
" ... East to use! ... "
" ... Easy to assemble but the instructions for calibration aren’t great. ... Only used once so don’t know about durability but it was very easy to use. ... "
" ... No complaints & easy to use ... "
" ... Hand control is located perfectly so you control the amount of product dispensed easier. ... "
" ... I have a large yard and needed to spread it faster with this broadcast spreader. ... "
Body
239spreader, fertilizer, edge, guard, drop spreader
+55%
-45%
" ... bag of fertilizer with room to spare. ... "
" ... Made with heavy duty plastic material, easy to adjust sittings and easy to clean. ... Best price and much cheaper than the big box stores. ... "
" ... it is lightweight, it is mostly plastic , it came assembled, you just tighten the handle (so to speak). ... "
" ... I love the size. ... "
" ... Just as described and so easy to assemble! ... "
" ... Also, larger capacity so less trips filling the bucket. ... "
" ... The hopper is big, so I can easily put an entire bag of product in it. ... "
" ... Holds one 18 lbs bag of fertilizer (5,000 sq ft). ... Light weight and pushes easily over thick St Augustine grass. ... "
Size
124fertilizer, wheels, size, small, hand held
+56%
-44%
" ... This spreader is wide (22 inches) the basket is deep, which makes for a quick application. ... "
" ... I bought it without really looking at the size. ... "
" ... Has a nice deflector on the right side that easily slides into position for edge work. ... "
" ... Best for smaller loads of fertilizer. ... "
" ... My husband love it ,large in size ... "
" ... Love the compact size and the guard on the rear so not to spray materials on my legs. ... "
" ... This basic Scott’s unit holds a large amount without getting too heavy to push. ... "
" ... Perfect size for sidewalks ... "
Marketplace
70spreader, product, works as advertised, returned, box
+44%
-56%
" ... Would return if it was within 30 days. ... "
" ... I ended up returning this product. ... "
" ... Sent it back. ... "
" ... Sent it back and shipped another one and guess what? ... If I send this one back I will only get another defective product. ... "
" ... Contacted the seller and was told that since it broke during use, there was no recourse. ... Guessing this seller "Goodbye Retail" is peddling refurbished or second hand product. ... "
" ... I put it together by the picture but it did nothing. ... "
" ... I want my money back! ... "
" ... I'd return it if I could. ... "
Price
61money, worth, spreader, worth the money, well worth
+82%
-18%
" ... For the price i paid, if it breaks, i would get it again. ... "
" ... It is hard to find a spreader that works for salting but this one is definitely worth the purchase price ... "
" ... You could get 2 or more of these for the price of those more expensive models. ... "
" ... A very high-quality product for a very reasonable price. ... "
" ... Can't beat the prices. ... "
" ... Worth a few xtra bucks. ... "
" ... The price is reasonable and I will recommend this. ... "
" ... Plus Walmart had same 1 for 49.00 cheaper . ... price check, 1st. ... "
Reliability
55spreader, scotts spreader, scott, defective, scotts
+53%
-47%
" ... Do that and it’ll last for years. ... "
" ... I was excited about using this and it worked amazingly well the first time. ... "
" ... I have had this spreader 4 years and it does the job each time I use it. ... "
" ... I bought this after trying for weeks to get a good used one locally. ... "
" ... Appears to be well built and should last for years. ... "
" ... Good value for an item only use 6 to 10 times per year. ... "
" ... Stop buying a new spreader every other year. ... "
" ... That worked ok all these years . ... "
Comfort
38hand held, hand, wheel, spreading, lawn
+53%
-47%
" ... I have a pretty small lawn, but big enough that using the hand-held spreader was killing me, so this ended up being a great choice. ... "
" ... Worked perfectly so much better than hand held ... "
" ... It is reasonably priced and easier to use than a hand spreader. ... "
" ... I didn't have to worry about getting the product on my hands. ... "
" ... I did my front lawn & back yard & I found it easy & comfortable to use. ... "
" ... I needed something bigger than my hand spreader. ... "
" ... I like the classic drop spreader over the hand held version much better. ... "
" ... Much more solid, even distribution of material it puts out, holds more, and the Edgeguard works so much better. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
30returned, return window, replacement, spreader, sent it back
-100%
" ... I returned this item. ... "
" ... Would return except I didn't use it until after my return date. ... "
" ... Sent it back. ... "
" ... I'm past my return window so I'm stuck with this garbage that is going to end up in the garbage. ... "
" ... I should have returned it, but I couldn’t wait for a replacement. ... "
" ... My return window expired on May 1. ... "
" ... Will be returning. ... "
" ... Would like to return it for a replacement but since I purchased it on March 27th, 2021 it appears I can not return it for replacement? ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
29amazon, works as described, product, described, works
+86%
-14%
" ... The result is the 2 pics you see. ... "
" ... It arrive on time. ... "
" ... Very happy, Thank you ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... awesome purchase shipped very FAST ... "
" ... works as advertised ... "
" ... (Others have posted photos). ... "
" ... Overall this product works as described. ... "
Performance
25done, gets the job, speed, use, get
+96%
-4%
" ... small but does the job perfectly. ... "
" ... Get the job done at a reasonable price ... "
" ... Takes half the time to do the job. ... "
" ... Have not had to use it yet but looks like it will do the job. ... "
" ... Does the job. ... "
" ... It does the job ... "
" ... Easy to use and does the job. ... "
" ... This product works well and does the job it’s intended for. ... "
Cleaning
22fertilizer, streaks, wheels, use, spreader
+59%
-41%
" ... It never clogged and rinses cleanly with a hose. ... "
" ... It works great and is simple to use and clean after use. ... "
" ... And this does as good a job as anything can of spreading it while keeping rising dust minimal. ... "
" ... Made with heavy duty plastic material, easy to adjust sittings and easy to clean. ... "
" ... Was easy to spread off and clean. ... "
" ... It did a great job applying fertilizer to my lawn. ... "
" ... Only used on a 5000 sq ft lawn to apply fertilizer, preemergent, etc., and was well maintained and cleaned after each use. ... "
" ... I have always rinse and clean the unit after every use. ... I am going to apply WD40 to the rust prone areas after every cleaning, this time. ... "
Cut
21spreader, cut, lawn, spreading, grass seed
+62%
-38%
" ... It is very smooth and easy to push on grass. ... "
" ... Especially like that it has a good cut off on one side. ... "
" ... Elite spreader cut my fertilizing in 1/2. ... "
" ... I bought this unit recently and used it once on my lawn, applying weed and feed. ... "
" ... worked great in spreading grass seeds and fertilizer ... "
" ... I SPREADED GRASS SEEDS FOR MY ENTIRE LAWN. ... "
" ... If you know what your doing and hopefully my explanation helps your lawn will look awesome, this spreader works well as long as you know what your doing. ... "
" ... This spreader served the purpose of spreading grass seed and I like the option of closing off one side as I worked along curbs or sidewalks. ... "
Marketplace / Product As Described
18works as described, described, works, shown, pictures
+89%
-11%
" ... fast delivery, as described (like on photo) . ... "
" ... It was exactly as described ... "
" ... works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... The result is the 2 pics you see. ... "
" ... Works just as described! ... "
Design
16look, spreader, looks like, design flaw, tires
+81%
-19%
" ... Loved the edging idea when spreading fertilizer ... "
" ... Simple design less to go wrong. ... "
" ... the design has been around a long time. ... "
" ... They pretty much look the same. ... "
" ... This new one takes the same basic design to a slightly higher level. ... "
" ... Simple design makes easy to use. ... "
" ... Yes, it's well made and looks great, but I strongly prefer the far narrower tires on the older/basic models. ... "
" ... Other reviewers here have suggested various fixes to solve this apparent design flaw. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
11arrived, spreader, delivery, delivered, item
+64%
-36%
" ... Cheaper than big box stores. ... "
" ... I also read the negative reviews however, because of this great cost, I decided to purchase the spreader to do some upgrades after delivery. ... "
" ... fast delivery, as described (like on photo) . ... "
" ... Delivered quickly and easy to put together. ... "
" ... On time delivery, took minutes to assemble and ready to go. ... "
" ... Arrived in a box with no damage of any kind. ... "
Network
10spreader, yard, spreading, 000 sq ft, walking
+90%
-10%
" ... Is great for spreading bug granules around edge of house. ... "
" ... I can do my entire acre yard in about 30 mins flat. ... "
" ... At the recommended spreader setting I was only putting down 2 pounds per 1,000 sq ft. ... "
" ... It fits a full 15,000 sq.ft. ... "
" ... Scotts Turf Builder EdgeGuard Mini Broadcast Spreader - Holds Up to 5,000 sq. ... "
" ... The dispersion level seems very consistent and the ability to narrow the spreading range is great for narrow areas and near sidewalks and driveways. ... "
" ... Just used one time and found it easier in the coverage . ... "
" ... Coverage 6ft, used along drive way, so allows you to adjust coverage to 3ft, and for smaller areas. ... More coverage, so less walking. ... "
Features
10spreader, lock, handle, edge guard feature, nice
+70%
-30%
" ... The "edge guard" is a nice little feature too. ... "
" ... The Edge Guard is a very nice feature. ... "
" ... Good for light use. ... "
" ... Light and easy to use. ... "
" ... EdgeGuard is a great feature doing the perimeter. ... "
" ... I like the edge guard feature. ... "
" ... The Edge Guard feature helps with the control of the distribution. ... "
Accuracy
8calibration, spreader, side, hand
+75%
-25%
" ... More accurate than my hand spreader ... "
" ... Their claimed spread distance of six feet from left to right is pretty accurate. ... "
" ... Seller was quick and accurate ... "
" ... The calibration is important to do first in order for the contents to be accurate! ... "
" ... Is much more accurate. ... "
Sound
7sound, pushed, loud, grinding, clicking
+14%
-86%
" ... Edge guard is ok but wheels seem cheap and makes a grinding noise when pushed. ... "
" ... This doesn't sound like a lot of difference but it's huge. ... "
" ... I went to use it 3-4 weeks later for the second time and, same as before, it made loud clicking noises and occasionally seized and abruptly stopped rolling forward. ... "
" ... Made strange popping noise when pushed through the grass. ... Attempts to fix the sound failed and found the rotation failed to throw seed out consistently ... "
" ... When the Edgeguard is activated, it interferes with the spreader and causes a loud clicking noise. ... "
Marketplace / Defective Delivery
6defective, one, broken, arrival, spreader
-100%
" ... Now the new one's broken ... "
" ... Defective on arrival. ... "
" ... Product arrived broken in I damaged box. ... "
" ... If I send this one back I will only get another defective product. ... "
" ... Product was broke on arrival ... "
" ... This is a defective spreader. ... "
Cable
6spreader, snapped, shaft, pull, parts
+17%
-83%
" ... Deflector control cable was not installed properly when received and would not function. ... "
" ... I used it five times over six months before the cable snapped. ... "
" ... There is something intrinsically wrong with the cable system of adjusting the bar. ... I kept increasing the setting, but still the cable did not have further pull and no additional product was being dispensed. ... Once I dumped out the product the cable pulled freely and opened up the apertures unlike when the hopper was full. ... "
" ... Unless you are paying particular attention to the black shaft to which the cable is attached you may not notice, as the spring action may mask the problem. ... The cable pulling on the shaft at an angle may also be contributing to this issue. ... "
Software
5application, app, streaks, scotts, design
+20%
-80%
" ... Per the instructions of the Scotts Fertilizer app, I needed three bags to cover my lawn. ... "
" ... Hard to believe Scotts would make such a bonehead design error but at least they figured it out with this one. ... "
" ... I ran the latest application of fertilizer in a diagonal pattern. ... "
Food
5spreads, spread evenly, seeds, spread, one
+100%
" ... spread seed and fertilizer. ... "
" ... I believe this helps keep these items from sticking as time and use goes on, and it won’t make the fertilizer cake/stick to those areas like grease or oil will. ... "
" ... It spreads seeds and fertilizer easily. ... "
" ... Spreader works great, may take a few passes for you to get the pattern it spreads seeds. ... "
" ... Spread evenly and a wider width than normal! ... "
Cooling
3melt, winter, spreader, spread, salt
+67%
-33%
" ... We use it mostly has an ice melt spreader and it evenly lays salt and pushes easy ... "
" ... This works well with ice melt to salt walkways in winter. ... "
Battery
3+33%
-67%
" ... I wish they would off a battery ... "
" ... Seller wanted to charge restocking fee and make me pay to ship it back. ... "
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