Broadcast spreaders are the most common type of fertilizer spreader. They use a big tank that you fill with the desired amount of fertilizer and then release it over a large area. This type of spreader is good for large plots of land. Drop spreaders work a little differently than broadcast spreaders. You fill this type of spreader with the desired amount of fertilizer and then release it over a small area. This is good for smaller gardens or specific plants that you don't want to cover in fertilizer. Hand-held fertilizer spreaders are perfect for small gardens or apartments. They're also great for fertilizing specific plants without having to cover them in powder. Tow Behind Fertilizer Spreaders is perfect if you have a large garden or lots of plants that need fertilization frequently. These types of spreaders pull behind you, so you can move them around your garden as needed without having to stop and refill the tank