What Size fertilizer spreader should I get for my yard?

[sgzeroone]

I'm looking to purchase a fertilizer spreader for my yard but not sure if I should go with a hand held model or a push style? My yard is about a 1/2 acre or grass perhaps a bit less.

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

I'm looking to purchase a fertilizer spreader for my yard but not sure if I should go with a hand held model or a push style? My yard is about a 1/2 acre or grass perhaps a bit less.

I would definitely get the push one. It holds more, covers more area, and takes less effort.

 

[Carscw]

You could just carry the bag and toss it out by hand

(( racing is the only sport that you need two balls ))

 

[ghper]

if you have a riding mower, splurge and get a pull behind. If you are tall and use a walk behind it is very uncomfortable to push

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

if you have a riding mower, splurge and get a pull behind. If you are tall and use a walk behind it is very uncomfortable to push

Good idea! Since your profile says you have a Gravely mower you could get a spreader like the one shown below since you have a ZTR.

JRCO Electric Broadcast Spreader

(https://www.rittenhouse.ca/content/images/Big/ebroadcaster.jpg)

 

[possum]

I have fertilized a fair number of acres in the last several years for wildlife plots. I used a pusher. Its not hard. I was doing it for a friend. My own yards I use a Scotts pusher. Mostly its just for overseeding and for barrier treatments for bugs. The little pushers work real well. I can get into some tight spots and back out in a flash. Easy to load in back of truck or trailer. Easy to wash up and stores overhead in the garage in the winter and hanging on the wall in the summer.