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
Very disappointed, broke on fifth use.
on April 6, 2021
Posted by: Smitty87
from Michigan
This spreader broke after my fifth use (exactly as the other recent reviewer's did). The shaft that attaches the spinner to the agitator broke. Very disappointed in the quality of this product especially with Scott's name on it.
Response from ScottsBy Agent, Consumer Services, June 10, 2021
We're sorry to hear this happened to your Scotts Turf Builder Mini Spreader. We'd like to offer our assistance with replacement parts or the product guarantee. Reach out to us here: https://tinyurl.com/y8nvfsca
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
5
This is an excellent tool
on February 28, 2016
Posted by: cmbsharks
from Bradenton, FL, USA
Gender:Male
Expertise:Intermediate
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Not too fancy but it does what it is expected to do with almost no problems.
Pros: Easy to Use, Effective, Value, only jams when the user doesn't follow directions
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
2
Leaves streaks, dropping too much between the whee
on May 17, 2020
Posted by: davidNC
from NC
Design is flawed as others have noted. If Scott’s truly cared, they’d redesign & recall. But they’ve done neither. :(
Response from ScottsBy Agent, Consumer Service, June 25, 2020
We want to apologize for your experience with our Scotts Turf builder Edgeguard Mini Spreader. We want to assure you we take consumer feedback very seriously and your comments will be passed on to our Quality Control Division. 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.
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
1
Poor design; fertilizer bounces off wheels
on May 25, 2021
Posted by: mw909
from Columbia, SC
So I’ve been using this for a few years, thinking I’ll eventually get it right. Every time i’ve used it my lawn ends up striped. At first I used the recommended settings and following the spreading pattern as prescribed, but my lawn ended up striped. Tried again, taking extra care to watch my overlap, but ended up with striping. Finally, I tried adjusting the drop gauge down by half and then running perpendicular patterns. Same result. As I’m entering fertilizing season I decided to do a little research.
Turns out this spreader has a significant flaw. The broadcaster is actually LOWER than the height of the wheels, so instead of spreading out evenly, MOST of the fertilizer doesn’t even get over the wheels. Instead, it bounces off the wheels, and drops on a narrow line of fertilizer between the wheels. Therefore, when you start your next pass, you’re missing an entire swath of your lawn.
I have no idea how this passed by quality control at Scotts. Now I’ve got to find a new spreader for this year.
Response from ScottsBy Agent, Consumer Services, August 5, 2021
mw909, we're sorry to hear about your experience with the Scotts Turf Builder Mini Spreader and we appreciate your feedback. This is usually caused by too much or not enough overlap. Our products are backed by a guarantee. Please reach out to us here for further assistance: https://tinyurl.com/y8nvfsca
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
1
on March 4, 2024
Posted by: jack shu
It is disappointed to go to the website and find nothing about how to operate the spreader mini. Why not make user manual and tell people how to use it.
Response from ScottsBy Customer Care, March 7, 2024
We are happy to provide information and documentation on the Edgeguard Mini. We apologize that it was not easy to find. 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
1
Pellets Get Stuck
on March 31, 2024
Posted by: purplecow
I bought this last September 2023 to apply starter fertilizer to my new lawn. The big issue I had with this product was that the fertilizer pellets would get wedged between the hopper and the shutoff bar (the molded black plastic bar that pivots when the trigger is pulled). I followed the instructions to calibrate the spreader before first use. I have the classic drop spreader so I calibrated it at 8. Even with calibration the pellets would get stuck. The result was that the spreader would drop more pellets than I wanted and would drop pellets without the lever being pulled. I tried this product again last week after calibrating and the pellets still got stuck. I'm not using Scott's brand fertilizer but that shouldn't matter.
Response from ScottsBy Customer Care, April 3, 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.
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
1
Zero quality in your drop spreader
on May 12, 2024
Posted by: Show me lady
I spent the extra money to buy your drop spreader vs broadcast. Almost a half acre to walk at almost 70 years old. My husband would be angry if he knew how much I spent for what I thought was a better spreader. Setting this is to complex and no matter what you do it doesn’t drop product. One would think this would be a simple tool to use and efficient. Every time I go into the garden shed I hate even seeing it. Wasted to much time and money on this. If you did a recall on these please send shipping label so you can exchange Wish I had found this site before purchase
Response from ScottsBy Customer Care, May 15, 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.
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
1
Disappointing
on June 2, 2024
Posted by: jolielouise
I've used this to put seed and fertilizer down 2 times. For some reason the spreader is very inconsistent with how much products is put on to the ground. It seems like it just dumps out through the middle causing stripes/checkerboard patterns in my grass.
Response from ScottsBy Customer Care, June 4, 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.
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts