Customer reviews from Scotts
Scotts - Turf Builder EdgeGuard Mini Broadcast Spreader - Green
Average customer rating
3.8
(1,328 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,328 reviews
5 Stars
758
4 Stars
144
3 Stars
73
2 Stars
82
1 Star
271
75%of customers recommend this product.
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254 out of
338)
Customer Reviews for Scotts - Turf Builder EdgeGuard Mini Broadcast Spreader - Green
Customer Rating
1
poor design, not like other Scotts products.
on June 28, 2020
Posted by: rfoxafox
from Garner, NC
I purchased this spreader early summer 2019 to replace older Scott's unit that was "run over" after son left in driveway. Would still be using it if that had not happened. First use of this spreader June 2019 seemed normal but after a couple of weeks noticed yard was "striped" due to fertilizer not spreading properly. Borrowed neighbor's "other" brand for second fertilize of season with great results. Pulled out the Scotts Mini first of June for a second chance and ended up with worse results. I walked parallel lines and then perpendicular to make sure even spread and now zoysia lawn looks bad and I will not be using it again. Zero stars should be an option for reviews. Scotts should provide a working replacement and take this unit back. If not, it's time to switch brands.
Response from ScottsBy Agent, Consumer Service, July 27, 2020
We apologize for this experience with our Scotts Turf Builder Edgeguard Mini Broadcast Spreader. If you have any questions or would like further assistance, please contact us at 877-220-3089 and one of our representatives would be glad to assist you. We hope this experience has not caused you to lose faith in our product, as we use reviews like yours to maintain and improve the quality product that you and other consumers have come to know and love.
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
1
Junk
on July 4, 2020
Posted by: Rap2
Bought this spreader a month ago and used it once on a tiny subdivision yard. The plastic piece connecting spreader to the spinner broke. Not rough with it at all, smooth yard. Junk.
Response from ScottsBy Agent, Consumer Service, July 30, 2020
Rap2, we are sorry to hear of the issues you encountered with Scotts Turf Builder Edgeguard Mini Broadcast Spreader. Anytime we hear problems encountered in the use of one of our products, we want to get involved and resolve the difficulties the best we can. We would like to speak 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. We ask that you contact us at your convenience at https://tinyurl.com/y8nvfsca.
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
1
Not very durable
on July 24, 2020
Posted by: Yzerman4058
from Capw Carteret. Nc
I bought this about 2 months ago and had issues after maybe three uses. The agitator popped off, and now pops off constantly. Today, the agitator popped off, and the spreader snapped. I'll be looking for a higher quality replacement.
Response from ScottsBy Agent, Consumer Service, August 6, 2020
Yzerman4058, we are sorry to hear this about our Scotts Turf Builder Edgeguard Mini Broadcast Spreader. We are able to assist you with replacement parts or a warranty. We are committed to making this right for you. Please contact us at https://tinyurl.com/y8nvfsca and refer to this review so we can further assist you.
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Customer Rating
2
Lower cost, lesser performance
on September 15, 2020
Posted by: Lawn Fanatic
from Texas
Purchased based on more modest price compared to other spreaders.
In use, the short handle and spindly but obtrusive landing gear force me to tilt unit forward which prevents last of the product from sliding to dispensing door. In general this is not up to my recollection of the utility and quality of prior owned units.
In use, the short handle and spindly but obtrusive landing gear force me to tilt unit forward which prevents last of the product from sliding to dispensing door. In general this is not up to my recollection of the utility and quality of prior owned units.
Response from ScottsBy Agent, Consumer Service, September 16, 2020
We are sorry to hear that the Scotts Turf Builder Edgeguard Mini Broadcast Spreader did not meet your expectations. We would like to speak 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. We ask that you contact us at your convenience at https://tinyurl.com/y8nvfsca.
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
2
Settings seem to be off set.
on September 18, 2020
Posted by: Little Rock
from 68310
The settings seem to be off set when setting the Dial. The line on the Dial is off the Number a bit. Makes me wonder if the Spreader is working as it should. I think the Calibration might be off. Is there a way to recalibrate this Spreader? Do you furnish a tool to check the Calibration? I should have read the reviews from people with problems with this Spreader, I might not have bought it. I had an old Metal Drop Spreader for a number of years. Please reply.
Response from ScottsBy Agent, Consumer Service, September 19, 2020
We apologize for the inconvenience you have experienced with Turf Builder Edgeguard Mini Broadcast Spreader. Anytime we hear problems encountered in the use of one of our products, we want to get involved and resolve the difficulties the best we can. If you are willing, please contact us at http://tinyurl.com/mds8zo5 and refer to this review so that we can rectify this for you.
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
1
Highly inferior design
on September 28, 2020
Posted by: ELee
from Milford CT
I’ve used the spreader twice. My first use was with lawn fertilizer. Because of the malfunctioning frequent clump drops (which I tried to correct by spreading with hands!) I still ended up with numerous lawn burns. I spent time and money trying to fix the burn patches without much success. I gave the spreader one more
try today with over seeding. Same story - ended up wasting seeds ($$$$) with the clump drops.
try today with over seeding. Same story - ended up wasting seeds ($$$$) with the clump drops.
Response from ScottsBy Agent, Consumer Services, September 29, 2020
We are very sorry that you have been unhappy with the purchase of your Scotts Turf Builder Edgeguard Mini Broadcast Spreader. We make every effort to ensure a quality product and appreciate any feedback from our consumers on ways we can improve. This is not what we expect from this product, and we would be interested in discussing this further so that we can learn more about this issue and extend our product guarantee. At your earliest convenience, please contact us and refer to your review to see what can be done. We can be reached at 888-270-3714.
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
1
Streaky results and possibly calibrated wrong
on October 8, 2020
Posted by: cpeeps
from Wisconsin
I bought this spreader in early spring to seed a large bare spot in my backyard. When I was applying the seed, I noticed that with the edgeguard ON, the seed became concentrated along the edges. Unfortunately, I did not water enough and the seed didn’t take (no fault is Scotts). In Fall, I tried again and watered religiously - great success! Based on my experience in the Spring, I decided not to use the edgeguard when I applied the seed. Better results along the edges, more even growth. BUT, there are distinct lines in the middle of the lawn where the grass seed obviously was not spread well. I just applied fall weed and feed, and found that the amount of fertilizer remaining after a full application was much more than I expected, so now I am wondering if the spreader settings are calibrated properly. My confidence in this spreader for use in the future is low. Might have to find another brand.
Response from ScottsBy Agent, Consumer Service, October 9, 2020
Our apologies that you were unhappy with your purchase of the Scotts Turf Builder Edgeguard Mini Broadcast Spreader. We make every effort to ensure a quality product and appreciate any feedback on ways we can improve. If you would like to verify the spreader is still properly calibrated, first you will need a 1/4 inch drill bit. Then you will set the spreader to 3.5. With the control lever/trigger depressed the 1/4 inch drill bit should fit snuggly in the lower left corner of the opening. If the spreader is out of calibration we recommend it be replaced. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee to our consumers. At your earliest convenience, please contact us and refer to your review to see what can be done. We can be reached at 888-270-3714.
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
1
Not good
on November 8, 2020
Posted by: Thundergun
from Brooklyn Park, MN
I'm having the same problem a lot of people area. It seems to work ok uphill or on level areas. On downhill and side slopes it shoots directly into the wheel and doesn't spread. My lawn has pin stripes.
Response from ScottsBy Agent, Consumer Services , November 9, 2020
We are sorry to hear that you had a poor experience with Scotts Turf Builder EdgeGuard Mini Broadcast Spreader. We would be interested in hearing more about the issue so that we can take the appropriate steps to prevent this in the future. We also have a product guarantee that we would be happy to extend to you. At your earliest convenience, please contact us and refer to your review to see what can be done. We can be reached at http://tinyurl.com/mds8zo5
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts