Customer reviews from Scotts
Scotts - Turf Builder EdgeGuard DLX Broadcast Spreader - Green
Average customer rating
3.2
(1,025 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,025 reviews
5 Stars
429
4 Stars
109
3 Stars
61
2 Stars
68
1 Star
358
83%of customers recommend this product.
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313 out of
375)
Customer Reviews for Scotts - Turf Builder EdgeGuard DLX Broadcast Spreader - Green
Customer Rating
1
Leaves Lawn Strips
on May 20, 2020
Posted by: ghelgy
from Minnesota
I bought the DLX in the fall of 2019 and applied Turf Builder Winterguard. I waited 30 days and applied a second application in the opposite direction. Noticed in the spring of 2020 my lawn looked like a checkerboard (see picture below). With a thin line of green grass and a wider line of green grass. The edge guard was fully open when applying but I noticed that even when fully opened the design isn't symmetric and the edge portion of the spreader slightly covers more area. Also noticed that the wheels on the inside have a shell design which the fertilizer was building up inside and just dropping down.
My neighbor also has an Edgeguard and had a similar issue (see picture below)
Response from ScottsBy Agent, Consumer Service, June 27, 2020
We are sorry to hear of your experience with Scotts Turf Builder Edgeguard DLX Broadcast Spreader. The spreader with is 5 feet for this product. When spreading make each pass 5 feet from the previous pass by using the wheel tracks as a guide. This will ensure even coverage. We want you to be confident in our products; therefore, we offer a product guarantee. To receive more details about this, please contact us at https://tinyurl.com/y8nvfsca.
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Customer Rating
1
Lasted less than one day
on February 4, 2021
Posted by: Dan H
from Alachua Florida
I originally thought this spreader would be perfect for my needs, as I have to spread along sidewalks, driveways, fences ,etc. However after using less than 2 bags of pre emergent, the cable that operates the door on the bottom of the bin failed, and the expensive product spilled onto the ground. I poured up what was left and flipped the empty machine over, but I can't locate an adjustment that allows me to correct the problem. Not a life changing event, but pretty disappointing.
Response from ScottsBy Agent, Consumer Service, February 16, 2021
We apologize for your experience with Scotts Turf Builder DLX Spreader. We ask that you contact us and allow us to assist you with this. We are available here http://tinyurl.com/mds8zo5
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Customer Rating
1
Poor design - do not buy this model
on March 25, 2021
Posted by: Pat T
from Portland, MI
This spreader makes your lawn look like a football field only with green stripes instead of white. The fertilizer only lands directly below the spreader due to the rest hitting the wheels vs. being spread sideways.
Response from ScottsBy Agent, Consumer Service, May 14, 2021
We are sorry that you are unhappy with Scotts Turf Builder Edgeguard DLX Broadcast Spreader. We would be interested in speaking with you in further detail so that we can both extend to you our guarantee as well as learn more about this issue to make a more complete report to our Quality Assurance Department. You can contact us if you would like to continue discussing this or if you want to know about our product guarantee. You can reach us here https://tinyurl.com/y8nvfsca.
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
1
Poorly designed
on June 9, 2021
Posted by: Markk210
from Ontario, Canada
The product are hitting on the left wheel because of an almost even height . This results in lines of greener grass on my lawn . Look at the picture below
Response from ScottsBy Agent, Consumer Services, August 5, 2021
Markk210, we're sorry to hear about your experience using the Scotts Turf Builder DLX Spreader and we appreciate your feedback. Reach out to us here for assistance with our product guarantee: https://tinyurl.com/y8nvfsca
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
1
Fertilizer does not drop through door
on June 20, 2021
Posted by: KVHD
from St Louis
I have now used this twice, and have realized that it was a waste of money. The 2 different kinds of fertilizer I used barely comes out of the door to drop onto the spreader. I had to violently bounce the unit to get anything to drop out of the door. Complete waste of money, no support online. DO NOT BUY THIS SPREADER
Response from ScottsBy Agent, Consumer Services, August 31, 2021
KVHD, we're sorry to hear your Scotts Turf Builder DLX Spreader didn't perform as expected. We'd like to offer our assistance with the product guarantee. Please reach out to us here: https://tinyurl.com/y8nvfsca
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Customer Rating
1
Worst I have ever owned
on August 12, 2021
Posted by: Ontario Dave
I bought this spreader 2 years ago and use it 2-3 times a year. I did not want or need the edge feature but it was all the stire had in stock. The spreader drops a row of fertilizer down the middle as it spreads so I usually have burn rows - the second year of use the spreader at the bottom broke at the spindle- piece of junk
Response from ScottsBy Agent, Consumer Services, August 31, 2021
Dave, we're sorry to hear this happened after using the Scotts Turf Builder DLX Spreader and we'd like to help. Reach out to us here for assistance with our product guarantee: https://tinyurl.com/y78299bh
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Customer Rating
1
Junk
on August 20, 2021
Posted by: Essman
I bought this spreader last year because my current spreader wasnt applying product evenly. This is no different. I get lines in my lawn and the edge guard always gets stuck open or shut. I rinse it out after each use and it doesnt matter. I have to reach down and manually adjust by hand.
Response from ScottsBy Scotts Consumer Services, August 22, 2021
We're sorry to hear about the experience you had using Scotts Turf Builder Edgeguard DLX Broadcast Spreader. We would like to discuss our product guarantee with you, so at your convenience, please give us a call at 877.465.5160.
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Customer Rating
4
Works Fine But Need a Part
on April 12, 2022
Posted by: LeapMon
The spreader has worked for years but recently lost the rotating device inside the tub that is supposed to keep the fertilizer loose. Now there is also a gap between the spindle and the tub that clogs with fertilizer rendering the whole thing useless.
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts