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
Drop Spreder
on January 21, 2016
Posted by: Paul62
from Fort Worth, TX, USA
Gender:Male
Expertise:Intermediate
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was hard to get calibrated correctly. I was never sure it was putting the correct amount of product out. It was hard to read the settings correctly. I wasn't real pleased with the product. I have thought about putting it at the curb. I bought it because it was a Scotts product and based on the products I had purchased before, that were Scotts, I got this one.
Cons: Didn't work as expected, hard to read the settings.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from ScottsBy Kiara, Consumer Services, February 4, 2016
We're sorry you did not get the results expected when using the Turf Builder Classic Drop Spreader. We certainly understand how frustrating this issue can be. To check the calibration of your spreader, follow these simple steps:
1. Set micrometer to 8
2. Turn the spreader over so that you are looking at the outside of the bottom of the hopper.
3. Squeeze the trigger with your foot.
4. Locate the calibration line (small, embossed line on the bottom of the hopper the 2nd tooth from the spring in the center). See image below.
5. With the micrometer set at 8 and the trigger squeezed against the handle, the raised ridge on the shut off bar should be aligned with the calibration line.
6. To adjust the alignment, use a small wrench to turn the black calibration screw at the lower end of the control wire leading from the micrometer.
7. Adjust the screw until the calibration line and the raised ridge meet.
We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee to our consumers. If you would like additional assistance please contact us at your earliest convenience. You may visit our contact page by clicking on the following link http://tinyurl.com/7ag7a3n
1. Set micrometer to 8
2. Turn the spreader over so that you are looking at the outside of the bottom of the hopper.
3. Squeeze the trigger with your foot.
4. Locate the calibration line (small, embossed line on the bottom of the hopper the 2nd tooth from the spring in the center). See image below.
5. With the micrometer set at 8 and the trigger squeezed against the handle, the raised ridge on the shut off bar should be aligned with the calibration line.
6. To adjust the alignment, use a small wrench to turn the black calibration screw at the lower end of the control wire leading from the micrometer.
7. Adjust the screw until the calibration line and the raised ridge meet.
We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee to our consumers. If you would like additional assistance please contact us at your earliest convenience. 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
1
A piece of junk; DON'T BUY
on March 29, 2014
Posted by: WillliamFai
from Arcadia, CA
Gender:Male
Expertise:Expert
I was excited for my new spreader but like so many others have noted, the product pours from this spreader at every setting, i used fertilizer and insecticide...spreadings from 9 to 3 and the rate of distribution was 4 to 8 times the recommended rate. When you walk with the spreader supposedly shut, the product is still released. Very very disapponting. I have been using Scott's products since 1971 and will look for another product now
Cons: Messy, 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 31, 2014
We are sorry to hear about your experience with the Turf Builder Classic Drop Spreader. Your comments have been forwarded to our quality control teams for review. We would like to talk with your regarding this problem. Please use the following link to contact us directly and discuss our product guarantee. http://tinyurl.com/7ag7a3n
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
3
Difficult and Uncomfortable
on January 21, 2016
Posted by: Gail
from Jacksonville, FL, USA
Expertise:Intermediate
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The gripping mechanism is uncomfortable and difficult to grasp.
Pros: Effective
Cons: Difficult to use
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
4
Simple and durable
on May 20, 2012
Posted by: Semon
from Ohio, USA
Gender:Male
Expertise:Intermediate
I have had this spreader for several years now. Each spring it is ready to go with no problems. Beats the old metal ones hands down. And with the handles folding for storage it takes up little room in the garage.
Pros: Easy to Use, Effective
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
4
best for weed treatments
on January 9, 2016
Posted by: WCEarl
from Wesley Chapel, FL, USA
Gender:Male
Expertise:Intermediate
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have two scott's spreaders, this one and a broadcast type. When putting down weed killer or combination products this is the spreader to use. It gives excellent control with even product drop. This results in better weed kill. The drop control eliminates any problem with accidentally getting weed killer on nearby plants. If it had a wider hopper to reduce the number of passes needed, it would rate a 5.
Pros: Easy to Use, Effective
Cons: small
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
1
Horrible product
on October 20, 2013
Posted by: sgsmith
from Atlanta, GA, USA
Gender:Male
Expertise:Intermediate
I can not emphasize how bad this spreader is. I've read the reviews that mention calibration issues, and being overly confident, I thought I could beat the problem. Brand new unit purchased from a big box store, freshly assembled. I checked the calibration (6 on the scale) and the protruding bar was just past the calibration line.
Set the spreader to 4-1/2 per the Halts Crabgrass Preventer bag. The 5000 square foot bag was gone before I got half the front yard done. I measured the area as 40 ft x 20 ft = 800 sq ft.
I don't know what's been done to my yard, but suspect it won't be good. Back it goes tomorrow, and it will be the last Scott's product I buy. Have someone who gives a care about your lack of quality contact me.
Photos are mine.
Cons: Messy, Didn't work as expected, Difficult to use, calibration issues
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from ScottsBy Lee Ann, Consumer Service, October 22, 2013
We are sorry to hear about your expereience with Scotts Turf Builder Classic Drop Spreader. We appreciate that you took the time to explain your experience and post photos. There are four common issues that can cause this problem. They are calibration, walking pace, overlap and product flow. When applying material to the lawn the pace should be approximately 5 feet every 20 seconds, the paths should have a slight overlap of the wheel tracks, and the product should flow freely with no clumps or moisture. Also, make sure to alway push and not pull the spreader and to turn the spreader off when stopping or when turning around. We hope that these suggetions identify what caused the problem. We have forwarded your comments to our Quality Assurance Teams for review. as well. If we can provide any additional assistance please do not hesitate to contact us directly. http://tinyurl.com/7ag7a3n
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
4
clogs
on October 6, 2016
Posted by: zack44
from pa
Gender:Male
Expertise:Intermediate
Make sure grass is cut low before spreading because drop holes clog when wet. Clean after use all metal parts rust
Pros: Easy to Use, Effective, Value
Cons: drop holes clog when wet
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
1
Something's definitely wrong
on May 31, 2014
Posted by: williamcum
from coastal Maine
Gender:Male
Expertise:Expert
Like many of the reviews, I had to replace an old drop spreader (Scotts) that I had for many years and finally gave up the ghost. Bought a classic drop spreader. Again ... like many of the reviews, the spreader was "dumping" about 10 times the rate that it should have. However, when checking the calibration as has been suggested ... when set at "6", it lines up with the calibration line just fine, but it's easy to tell that it's way too "open" for that setting. To even come close to getting the spreader to work at a decent rate I had to take it to the lowest setting; 2. This when I was putting down turf builder with weed control and it was supposed to be set at 5.75. There is definitely something wrong with these spreaders BEFORE they are shipped. This needs to be corrected and you need to identify a "correct" calibration setting ... maybe a "10" when aligning with the calibration line, but i'm not sure that will necessarily fix the problem with these spreaders.
Pros: Easy to Use
Cons: Didn't work as expected
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from ScottsBy Jeremy, Consumer Services, June 5, 2014
We apologize for the inconvenience that you have experienced with your Scotts spreader. We appreciate you letting us know, and we have alerted our Quality Control Department of the situation. It is through feedback from consumers such as you that we can continue to maintain the high quality products that Scotts consumers have come to expect.
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 to see what can be done. You may visit our contact page by clicking on the following link http://tinyurl.com/7ag7a3n
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 to see what can be done. You may visit our contact page by clicking on the following link http://tinyurl.com/7ag7a3n
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts