Scotts 74434 Deluxe EdgeGuard Broadcast Spreader

by Scotts

Product Features

• Broadcast spreader for fast, accurate coverage for large lawns
• EdgeGuard technology applies the product only where you want it
• Control panel with precision rate settings for more accurate coverage
• Fully assembled -- no calibration necessary
• Hoppe holds 15,000 square feet of Scotts fertilizer

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 11 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000FBONXE
• Item model number: 74434
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #84,961 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden > Plants & Planting > Spreaders

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Improved accuracy, flow and control -- EdgeGuard technology applies the product only where you want it (on the lawn!) New control panel with precision rate setting dial for more accurate coverage New hopper design -- holds up to 15,000 sq ft of Scotts fertilizer Designed with a wide, 5 foot swath for speedy coverage of large lawns Cushioned, U-shaped handle with mounted locking-release lever Heavy-duty frame for optimum stability Pre-assembled, pre-calibrated and ready to use The patented EdgeGuard landscape protection system is a Scotts exclusive. This innovative feature provides an on/off control lever, which activates a shield below the hopper that prevents fertilizer or other lawn products from being thrown into landscaping or onto hard surfaces. Product is applied only where it is intended.

Product Description

Improved accuracy, flow and control -- EdgeGuard technology applies the product only where you want it...on the lawn! New control panel with precision rate setting dial for more accurate coverage New hopper design -- holds up to 15,000 sq ft of Scotts fertilizer Designed with a wide, 5 foot swath for speedy coverage of large lawns Cushioned, U-shaped handle with mounted locking-release lever Heavy-duty frame for optimum stability Pre-assembled, pre-calibrated and ready to use The patented EdgeGuard landscape protection system is a Scotts exclusive. This innovative feature provides an on/off control lever, which activates a shield below the hopper that prevents fertilizer or other lawn products from being thrown into landscaping or onto hard surfaces. Product is applied only where it is intended.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Does not spread evenly; puts out more to the left than the right, June 30, 2008

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N. Reuter "SlickDealer" (Uxbridge, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Scotts 74434 Deluxe EdgeGuard Broadcast Spreader (Lawn & Patio)

I've had one of these now for the past year, and fertilized about 6-7 times with it. Construction on this seems fine, but I have two major issues with it:

First, the Edgeguard doesn't work with the handle after the first few weeks. I need to physically reach down and slide it back and forth

That in itself isn't a big deal, but the next piece that is aggravating is that it doesn't spread evenly. This puts out more fertilizer to the left than the right. I follow the 50% / 2x pattern, which means when I fertilize I cut in half the spread setting and go in two directions. I takes twice as long, but it's the only way I can make sure I dont miss any areas.

I end up with a checkerboard pattern. Not "extreme" mind you, as fertilizer is getting there, but it is noticeable. This sprays more fertilizer to the left than the right (Yes, the EdgeGuard is off). So when I travel UP my yard and then come back DOWN again, I end up with an area that is recieving less fertilizer.

I'm not sure if I just have a bad version or what. I'm going to try to exchange it for another one. So far though, I'm not particularly pleased with this.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars VERY disappointed, April 17, 2009

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J. Kirkpatrick (Overland Park, KS) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Scotts 74434 Deluxe EdgeGuard Broadcast Spreader (Lawn & Patio)

I've had this product for around 5 months now and have had all of the problems described in other reviews. EdgeGuard doesn't work after first few weeks, shoots more to the left than to the right and doesn't stop distributing the fertilizer when you release the handle. I'm sorry to say it but DO NOT buy this one.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Spreads unevenly, June 22, 2009

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Joe the Nurse (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Scotts 74434 Deluxe EdgeGuard Broadcast Spreader (Lawn & Patio)

I've had mine for a few months now and used it at least 3 times. Mine also spreads more to the left than to the right, even with the edgeguard off. I thought maybe I was imagining it until I read these other posts. I do like the edgeguard feature, however. Maybe I'll turn it upside down and see if I can do anything to rectify this; it's got to have something to do with the edgeguard disc. Wouldn't buy it again.

Also, it's kind of annoying when you buy a non-Scotts granular lawn product, and they don't tell you the settings for this spreader. I never know what to set the dial to.