If you have a small lawn e.g. below 50m2, then many of our products can simply be applied fro the bag. However, if you have a large lawn e.g. above 50m2, then you're best bet would be a spreader.
Spreaders come in many forms and are programmed to sow different sized granules at different application rates depending on the settings.
So, if you're unsure which setting yours needs to be on, then it's best to check the manufacturers guide based on the granule size and recommended application rate.
However, this article gives you recommended settings for many of our products depending on which spreader you're using. If yours isn't listed or the suggested settings don't match your spreader , then please let us know using the comments below. I'll be happy to help in any way I can.
If you haven't bought a spreader yet and you need to find out which one is best for you, have a read of my other article - Best Lawn Fertiliser Spreaders Compared
Spreader settings for our grass seed products
The below spreader settings will give you guidance on which to use for all our grass seed products. As of publishing, these are:
- Premium Shade Grass Seed
- Hard Wearing Grass Seed
- Fast Growing Premiership Lawn Seed
- Finest Fescue Lawn Seed
| Spreader Model | Overseeding (25g per m2) | From Scratch (40g per m2) |
| Miracle-Gro Handy Spreader | Setting 4, 2 passes | Setting 4, 4 passes |
| Miracle-Gro Drop Spreader | Setting 6, 1 pass | Setting 17, 2 passes |
| Miracle-Gro Rotary Spreader | Setting 27, 1 pass | Setting 31.5, 2 passes |
| EverGreen Wizz Spreader | Setting 5.25, 1 pass | Setting 7, 1 pass |
| EverGreen Easy Spreader + | Setting 4, 2 passes | Setting 7.5, 1 pass |
| Westland Lawn Spreader (Purple) | Setting 4, 1 pass | Setting 3, 2 passes |
| Westland Lawn Spreader (Green) | Setting 3.5, 1 pass | Setting 3, 2 passes |
| Scotts EvenGreen | Setting 6.75, 1 pass | Setting 7, 1 pass |
| Scotts EasyGreen Rotary | Setting 27, 1 pass | Setting 31.5, 2 passes |
| Scotts Evergreen Easy Spreader + | Setting 3, 1 pass | Setting 4, 1 pass; Setting 2, 2 Passes |
| Westland Hand Spreader | (2) Medium Application | (3) Heavy Application |
Spreader settings for our lawn feed products
Nearly all our lawn feed products are applied at 30g per m2.
| Spreader Model | Settings for 30g per m2 |
|---|---|
| Miracle-Gro Handy Spreader | Setting 3, 2 passes |
| Miracle-Gro Drop Spreader | Setting 12.5, 3 passes |
| Miracle-Gro Rotary Spreader | Setting 27, 1 passes |
| EverGreen Wizz Spreader | Setting 6, 3 passes |
| EverGreen Easy Spreader + | Setting 5, 2 passes |
| Westland Lawn Spreader (Purple) | Setting 4, 2 passes |
| Westland Lawn Spreader (Green) | Setting 4, 2 passes |
| Scotts EvenGreen | Setting 3.5, 2 passes |
| Scotts EasyGreen Rotary | Setting 6.75, 2 passes |
| Scotts Evergreen Easy Spreader+ | Setting 5, 2 passes |
| Westland Hand Spreader | (3) Heavy Application |
11 comments
Hi Matt,
I have the Einhell GC-SR 12 spreader and struggling to find the correct settings for autumn lawn feed. I tried to reference it against Miracle-Gro, but still can’t find accurate information.
I’m hoping you can assist
Hi Karl,
It will be different for seed and feed. Normally Seed is on a wider setting than feed. Our feed should be on a slower setting and based on 2-3mm granules with application rate of 30g per m2 specific to your spreader.
Hi Liz, I’m unsure of the correct spreader settings with Mo Bacter. However you can usually work it out based on granule size and application rate. Most spreaders will have a guide on this. Cheers, Matt
I’m using mo bacter on a smallish lawn through an evergreen spreader can you advise which setting?
Hi Matt,
Received my seed and fertiliser today and thank you for that. I have checked your application listings for the various spreaders and it shows a setting of 6.75 for fertiliser using a Scott’s Easy Green rotary spreader . Is that correct ?
Regards
Karl .
I have an evergreen rotary spreader with settings 1 to 9 , 1 being the lowest what setting do I use for applying hard wearing grass seed and how many passes at normal walking pace . Many thanks
I have einhell drop spreader down you know what setting for miracle grow lawn feed Moss kill .thx
Hi Emily, I have many ‘how to’ articles, which are written for different purposes and I was unsure what product he was trying to apply. Wasn’t meant to come across rude.
Re: your response to Michal – Search your blog? What article? I will not type more or I will let my annoyance show. So bad…..
It depends what product you’re applying as to how to use your spreader. Search my blog for the product you’re trying to apply and it may say how to spread it within the article. If not, then I probably haven’t got round to writing it yet. Will get there one day though.