Featuring an all-steel construction based upon a traditional hand-pulled roller design, this lightweight Compost lawn spreader has a mesh basket with 3/4 inch by 1/2 inch diamond-shaped holes that evenly distributes your compost, peat moss or lightweight topdressing spreader material in consistent layers as it rolls along. The mesh filters out the large compost debris which stays in the basket and doesn’t go on your lawn. Landzie Compost & Peat Moss Spreader is the original Landzie Spreader. You’ll need to balance having a spreader large enough for the amount of compost you need, without sacrificing manoeuvrability. Drop spreaders tend to use more product , as more is dropped in a concentrated area. Rotary spreaders spread the product more thinly , meaning you can cover a larger area with less product. Adjusting the Spread and Distribution Rate A dual chamber rotating compost bin, but with a relatively small capacity of 70 litres per drum. This composter will suit smaller households who are just getting started with composting and need an easy-to-use solution with the advantages of a twin barrel system. Best for an indoor or semi-outdoor space like a garage or closed porch, the Vermihut composting system is another option for producing your own compost. Diane Miessler, permaculture designer and author of Grow Your Soil, recommends the bin, with the caveat that “worm bins require some simple maintenance to keep them thriving and odorless,” but the system scales well to the volume of food scraps you’re processing. You can add or remove trays as necessary, and at its fullest capacity, the VermiHut can process up to five pounds of food scraps per day. Plus, she says, the final product — rich compost full of red worms — “brings joy to most gardeners.”

Fill the spreader: Fill the spreader with compost or other spreading materials after opening the swinging hinge door. Collection box To help reduce the mess when you're gardening and make it easier to transport the shredded material. It does have a high price point, but it’s clear to see why when you look at the unit itself. It’s made from quality steel with a powder coated finish. The mesh basket has been heat treated to prevent corrosion. Despite the heavy duty steel construction, it remains fairly lightweight, at just over 12.5 kg.

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You should also consider ease of use . Lawn spreading is a manual task, and while a spreader will make the task less labour-intensive, you’ll need to look for one that makes the job as easy as possible. Durable yet lightweight materials will ensure the spreader is easy to push across the lawn.

One thing that was not negative was that I couldn’t fit the handle inside for storage, so I used the T handle as a wall hanger. The adjustable handle makes it good for users of all heights.

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It has a mesh basket with diamond-shaped 1/2-inch by 3/4-inch openings. Breaks up clumpy materials as it tumbles, leaving behind any large, unwanted residual in the drum for disposal. Accessories You'll need to buy some basic safety equipment to use a shredder, including goggles, gloves and ear defenders.

At 220 litres, the Tumbleweed Compost Tumbler is ideal for smaller gardens and provides a no mess, no fuss solution to recycling your organic waste. We’re not so keen on:Additionally, I have enough material from mowing and shredding leaves to put down a nice layer of mulch in all my beds to keep the plants cozy all winter and give them a boost of nutrients in spring. It has a nice ratio of c:n, so it breaks down well and the plants love it. The Seymour Spreader is a multi-purpose garden tool. With an innovative design, this lightweight, heavy-duty, easy-to-use compost and manure spreader for lawns is the perfect product for people looking to save time. Maintain your lawn by spreading fertilizer without getting muddy or wearing yourself out with this compact device!