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
3
Backplate to feeder assembly missing?
on July 22, 2024
Posted by: PatBoiler
Jury still out. Purchased six months ago, but this morning was first use. Could not find recommendations for setting, or equivalent to other Scott product settings. Did see all the troubling reviews, the one that solved their problem with Duct Tape was invaluable. Before starting, I looked for the problem. Totally obvious, at the rear drop, there is no backstop to the feed. Used a strip of "masking tape to cover the 1-1/2' by 4" gap to serve as a backplate. Test drove down the street to check the spread pattern. Appeared uniform, no 3" tail down the middle as shown in the complained lawn photos. My guess is the manufacture didn't see that a small backplate is required for assembly. Yeah, spreader doesn't work correctly without the backplate. Design will be modified to use a small plastic strip screwed or pop-riveted to the base. Screw may be a better solution for removing plate for cleaning assembly.
Spreader was modified and appeared to work on the lawn, will need to wait a week or so to validate the solution on the lawn.
Spreader was modified and appeared to work on the lawn, will need to wait a week or so to validate the solution on the lawn.
Response from ScottsBy Customer Care, July 22, 2024
We would like the opportunity to gather some additional information and offer assistance. Please reach out to our Consumer Services team at 888-270-3714.
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
3
Works well with design tweaks
on July 30, 2024
Posted by: Stoutitout
I've been using this for a couple of years now and there are some tricks I would like to share.
1. You can go a little heavy if you follow my suggestions.
2. The wheels are hollow and will accumulate the product you are spreading if you apply while the grass is wet. You will get stripes and dead patches. To solve this, I covered the wheels with gorilla tape on both sides so the product I am spreading doesn't accumulate inside the wheels. Weed and Feed directs you to apply when the grass is wet.
3. Rinse and dry the spreader periodically during and immediately after use. You will also want to lubricate the differential with a lock lube (not WD40, not grease or silicone) this will prevent premature seizing of the differential and keep the internals clean and free of product and dust/dirt.
1. You can go a little heavy if you follow my suggestions.
2. The wheels are hollow and will accumulate the product you are spreading if you apply while the grass is wet. You will get stripes and dead patches. To solve this, I covered the wheels with gorilla tape on both sides so the product I am spreading doesn't accumulate inside the wheels. Weed and Feed directs you to apply when the grass is wet.
3. Rinse and dry the spreader periodically during and immediately after use. You will also want to lubricate the differential with a lock lube (not WD40, not grease or silicone) this will prevent premature seizing of the differential and keep the internals clean and free of product and dust/dirt.
Several people have to sign off on the design prior to production and sale. The open back wheels are a big design snafu. Great for dry applications, damaging for wet applications.
Be careful out there!
Be careful out there!
Response from ScottsBy Customer Care, July 30, 2024
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Scotts Turf Builder EdgeGuard Mini Spreader and appreciate your feedback.
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 reach out to us at 888-270-3714 if we can further assist.
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 reach out to us at 888-270-3714 if we can further assist.
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
1
Stripes stripes stripes, do not recommend
on September 22, 2024
Posted by: CB85
Leaves stripes every single time. First I thought it was me, but after trial and error I finally read other reviews and this is a well documented problem. Do not recommend.
Response from ScottsBy Customer Care, September 23, 2024
We are concerned to hear this. We would like the opportunity to gather some additional information and offer assistance. Please reach out to our Consumer Services team at 888-270-3714 for assistance.
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
1
Terrible Drop Spreader
on February 1, 2025
Posted by: Dave 006
Purchased brand new from Scott’s directly. All other complaints are valid. Wheel locks up , so product won’t go thru chute, very cheap. Scott’s did refund me, obviously many issues with this drop spreader. Had my old Scott’s drop spreader for 25 years, they are not made nearly the same anymore.
Response from ScottsBy Customer Care, February 2, 2025
Thank you for your feedback. If there is anything we can do to help you have a 5-star experience, please contact our Consumer Services team at 888-270-3714 for assistance.
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Customer Rating
1
No documentation. So, guess how to use it
on March 18, 2025
Posted by: ChuckRoast
This product has no documentation. So, I will have to discover the correct settings by trial and error. The product label directs you to the Scotts.com website, which has NOTHING at all on it. Where is the documentation?
Response from ScottsBy Customer Care, March 20, 2025
The spreader settings for your Scotts Turf Builder EdgeGuard Mini Broadcast Spreader is determined by the individual Scotts product that you're applying and will be on the bag itself so that there is no guesswork involved.
Thank you for your feedback. If there is anything we can do to help you have a 5-star experience, please contact our Consumer Services team at 888-270-3714 for assistance.
Thank you for your feedback. If there is anything we can do to help you have a 5-star experience, please contact our Consumer Services team at 888-270-3714 for assistance.
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
1
Design Flaw
on April 21, 2025
Posted by: CDCKTM300
The design of this spreader needs work. The main problem is the product you're trying to spread hits the inside of the wheels. The right wheel more than left. As the fertilizer, pre-emergent, etc continues to fill the wheels it overflows the lip of the wheel leaving lines of fertilizer in your yard resulting in dark green strips all throughout your yard. It is not spreading the product in an even manner. So you have green lines in your yard for months or you don't get the coverage you need with your pre-emergence more fertilizer. I went as far to cut frisbees and place them on the inside of the wheels hoping it would deflect the fertilizer and not leave the lines which it may have helped some but still have the green lines from build up of fertilizer.
Response from ScottsBy Customer Care, April 21, 2025
We're sorry you were disappointed with Turf Builder EdgeGuard Mini Broadcast Spreader. We recommend checking that the axle and rotor plate are not bent or broken. If either of these parts have bent it can cause product to collect in the wheels. We would like to understand more about your experience and what we can do better. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 877-332-0755.
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
1
on May 1, 2025
Posted by: Jw0321
Horrible to find settings on the website and there isn’t a manual!
Response from ScottsBy Customer Care, May 2, 2025
We understand your frustration with the Turf Builder EdgeGuard Mini Broadcast Spreader and appreciate you reaching out to us. We want to help you get the most out of your spreader and achieve the results you're looking for.
The settings on your spreader are designed to work with different product types. The settings are based on the physical size of the openings in the spreader hopper and the amount of product disbursement needed. Each spreader is unique, and the settings will vary depending on the product you are applying to your lawn. We include the spreader setting on all the product bags to help you get the best results.
To help you troubleshoot, we recommend checking the spreader settings against the instructions on the product bag. If you're still having trouble, please give us a call at 888-270-3714. We're happy to help you get your spreader working properly.
The settings on your spreader are designed to work with different product types. The settings are based on the physical size of the openings in the spreader hopper and the amount of product disbursement needed. Each spreader is unique, and the settings will vary depending on the product you are applying to your lawn. We include the spreader setting on all the product bags to help you get the best results.
To help you troubleshoot, we recommend checking the spreader settings against the instructions on the product bag. If you're still having trouble, please give us a call at 888-270-3714. We're happy to help you get your spreader working properly.
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
3
Edgeguard uneffective novelty
on May 29, 2013
Posted by: lawnpolice
from Watertown NY lawn police
Gender:Male
Expertise:Intermediate
have noticed it is innacurate as far as the settings go. kind of on the lean side of the scale. the edguard features does not work that well. still seems like it is throwing product over/around it. probably a good design on paper but not in the real world. has not broke yet on a large lawn. bought the smaller one to try and cut a corner or two. have used for seeding and fertilizer projects. just set the setting and extra click or so and u will be allright.
Pros: durable so far?
Cons: Didn't work as expected, edge guard feature a novelty more than function
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts