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
Spreader mechanism broke
on June 5, 2016
Posted by: TonnyO
from Montgomery NY
Gender:Male
Expertise:Intermediate
Spreader became detached. Reattached multiple times and it's useless. 3rd time spreading and it's not repairable. EXTREMELY disappointed!
And as posted in another review the handle is for someone 5'2". I have lower back issues and I can barely use this.
And as posted in another review the handle is for someone 5'2". I have lower back issues and I can barely use this.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from ScottsBy DeMario, Scotts Consumer Service, June 16, 2016
We apologize for the inconvenience experienced while using Scotts Turf Builder Edgeguard Mini Broadcast Spreader. After reviewing your situation we would like to assist you further. If you could contact us at your earliest convenience at http://tinyurl.com/mds8zo5 and refer to this review and one of our representatives would be more than happy 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
Poor Design & Quality
on March 4, 2015
Posted by: JimHac
from South Carolina
Gender:Male
Expertise:Expert
Used for first time today. Product is obviously cheaply build but it still functioned OK. The hardest part was keeping the EdgeGuard in the "off" position as it wanted to creep from off to on as you walk. This causes the spreader throw to change and will create streaking in the lawn if not monitored. I had to use a piece of duck tape to keep the EdgeGuard in the "off" position. Kind of hokey for a product from a major brand. A couple other criticisms: 1) The hopper is fairly small so this is mainly for use on a quarter-acre or smaller home lot size. 2) I purchased fertilizer from my local Ag store and not a Scotts Brand. Called Scotts customer service for help in computing spreader settings on non-Scotts products. Not very helpful as they don't have setting information on other major brands of products. I guess its their way of making it difficult for customers to use other brands.
Cons: Didn't work as expected, Difficult to use
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from ScottsBy Lee Ann, Consumer Service, March 5, 2015
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with the Scotts Turf Builder Edgeguard Mini. If the deflector is not staying in place, check to make sure that the cable that goes from the on/off switch is tight. If the cable is loose the deflector may move as the spreader moves over the lawn. We do make a larger version of the spreader (Scotts Turf Builder Edgeguard DLX http://tinyurl.com/p5gbynf) the hopper on this spreader will hold up to 15,000 square feet of product and is designed for larger lawns. Unfortunately, we are not able to test all lawn fertilizers with our spreaders. We suggest that you either call the manufacture of the fertilizer you are using or use the following test to find the spreader setting.
Spreader Setting Test: Place enough material in the hopper to cover 1000 square feet. Place the spreader setting on a low setting (usually one-forth of the spreader setting range). Spread the material over a 50 ft x 20 ft area (1000 square feet). If there is material left over, increase your spreader setting. If the material runs out before you finish, decrease the setting. While this is not a scientific method of getting a spreader setting, it will help to make sure that you are spreading enough material on the lawn. Keep in mind that it is better to under apply than over apply when it comes to fertilizers. An over application of any fertilizer can cause damage to the lawn.
Spreader Setting Test: Place enough material in the hopper to cover 1000 square feet. Place the spreader setting on a low setting (usually one-forth of the spreader setting range). Spread the material over a 50 ft x 20 ft area (1000 square feet). If there is material left over, increase your spreader setting. If the material runs out before you finish, decrease the setting. While this is not a scientific method of getting a spreader setting, it will help to make sure that you are spreading enough material on the lawn. Keep in mind that it is better to under apply than over apply when it comes to fertilizers. An over application of any fertilizer can cause damage to the lawn.
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
2
This product breaks to easy and there are no replacement parts offered
on April 26, 2015
Posted by: joeeddy
Gender:Male
Expertise:Expert
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] this is a low quality product that breaks to easy.
Pros: Easy to Use, Effective
Cons: no replacement parts, easy to break
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from ScottsBy Lee Ann, Consumer Service, June 10, 2015
We're sorry to hear that your Scotts Turf Builder EdgeGuard Mini Broadcast Spreader broke. There are some parts that can be replaced or we are happy to help you with our product guarantee. We would like to gather some additional information regarding your experience. At your earliest convenience please contact us. You may visit our contact page by clicking on the following link http://tinyurl.com/7ag7a3n
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
5
This product is excellent to use as a spreader.
on August 23, 2014
Posted by: JohnTop
from Camilla, GA, USA
Gender:Male
Expertise:Intermediate
I have used this spreader for three years to spread various Scott fertilizers. I have nothing but good to say about the broadcast spreader. With proper care this spreader should last me several more years. Thank you Scott.
Pros: Value, Quality, Easy to Use, Good Directions, Effective
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
1
Shaft on distribution plate broke from friction
on September 7, 2015
Posted by: UnhappyCustomer515
from Nebraska, USA
Gender:Male
Expertise:Intermediate
Shaft on distribution plate broke from friction, bought it spring of 2015 used 4 times just broke on me, distribution plate just drops out from under unit. Looks like I'm out $40. On the other side of this I do like the concept of the edge guard less waste and less mess to clean up.
Pros: Easy to Use, Effective, Good Directions
Cons: Didn't work as expected, bad material
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from ScottsBy Drew, Consumer Services, September 9, 2015
We're saddened to hear that your spreader broke after so few uses. Please keep in mind that our newer spreaders, such as the EdgeGuard Mini, are covered under our guarantee. We have replacement spreader parts available upon request, and of course, free of charge. Simply contact us using the information that can be found by following the link below and we would be more than happy to further assist you in any way that we can.
http://www.scotts.com/smg/gosite/Scotts-v2/help
http://www.scotts.com/smg/gosite/Scotts-v2/help
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
4
Nice spreader, just not very accurate.
on May 18, 2012
Posted by: tkskagen
from Port Orchard, WA, USA
Gender:Male
Expertise:Intermediate
After using my Scotts "Speedy Green 1000?", I was reccomended to purchace this Edge Guard Mini to "clean-up" the edges of my lawn last spring. Sadly the setting dial is not accurate, and chose to give it another chance on a later date.
I decided to give it another try this spring but adjusted the dial by adding 10% more, now the dispensing was ALOT better! And it did a much better job controling over spread around my trees and driveway.
I decided to give it another try this spring but adjusted the dial by adding 10% more, now the dispensing was ALOT better! And it did a much better job controling over spread around my trees and driveway.
Pros: Good Directions, Effective, stores nicely!
Cons: inaccurate dispensing dial
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
5
Great spreader
on December 7, 2017
Posted by: Bootsnichols
from ALABAMA
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very good durable spreader! Spreads good, looks good.
Pros: Easy to Use, Effective, Good Directions, Quality, Value
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
4
good basic spreader
on September 5, 2014
Posted by: kfeichtl
from Washington, DC, USA
Gender:Male
Expertise:Beginner
for my small lawn (under 1500ft2) this spreader works fine in keeping seed and fertilizer on the lawn and off the sidewalks.
Pros: Effective
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts