Feeding and maintaining . The grass is always greener when it is well fed and properly maintained. Spreaders spread seed, fertilizer, or soil amendments that are key to the health of your lawn. Available in hand-held, push wheel, or tow models, the broadcast spreader is the best choice for a large lawn. It releases fertilizer in a circular pattern and covers large areas quickly.
Drop spreaders are slower, more accurate, and can be used for fertilizing or seeding.
With all spreaders, be sure to adjust the settings before you roll them out over the lawn or you may let out more than you bargained for. Sprayers are used to disperse liquid fertilizers and pesticides. The most practical sprayers attach to the end of your hose and are aptly named hose-end sprayers. With a plastic bottle filled with concentrated fertilizer, the pressure of the hose does the mixing for you. Rakes keep your lawn free from debris.